‘Jay’ Rockefeller Dies At 89
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died.
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Green Bank Observatory SETI Tours Takes Visitors Behind The Scenes, This West Virginia Morning
The Greenbank Observatory is offering a limited chance to go behind the scenes to check out its Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). SETI tours are offered to small groups – ages 12 and up – several times a month through October. We caught up with the Observatory’s news manager to find out more about the tours – and what exactly scientists there are looking for.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow To Better Understand The Economy, This West Virginia Morning
The economy is everything we buy or sell and services we use. It can be a broad category and most of us struggle to understand what it all means. The show "Planet Money" from NPR dives into those topics and attempts to make sense of it. And now, the show has published a book called Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. We speak with the author and one of the program's hosts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsScam Tracker Website Tallies Fraud Attempts
The West Virginia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has launched a new website that tracks the latest scams targeting state residents.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsContinued Obstacles To Approve ‘Raylee’s Law’ — And What Comes Next, This West Virginia Morning
A desperate attempt to pass a bill that had support from both parties in both chambers came down to the final minutes of the 2026 state Legislative session Saturday night. Aimed at keeping children in desperate situations safe, debate over the bill led to high emotions as hope from supporters began to fade. Senior Reporter Chris Schulz looks at what happened – and what comes next.
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Buyers Warned To Be Aware Of Pet Scams
Reports show thousands of fake websites and social media pages for pet scams, including many where scammers have stolen a legitimate business’ identity to fool potential buyers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEBT Scams On The Rise; Officials Advise Precautions
Nearly 150,000 West Virginia households depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. With rates of card skimming on the rise, officials are advising proactive measures to protect EBT cards.
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