The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
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Bills To Support Vulnerable Citizens Pass In The Senate
With the 2026 legislative session winding down, the Senate passed a flurry of bills Wednesday, some of them aimed at helping vulnerable West Virginians.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Bills Aim To ‘Protect Kids’ But Critics Call Them ‘Dangerous’
The Senate passed more than 30 bills Wednesday, including some supporters say will help protect children.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCPS Could Be Privatized Under Senate-Approved Pilot Program
The Senate advanced a bill to privatize some of the day-to-day functions of CPS workers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News‘Indecent Exposure’ In Locker Rooms Bill Advances In Senate
Senators advanced a bill to clarify and expand the definition of "indecent exposure" and enhance the penalties for those convicted of the crime.
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Senate Votes To Ban ‘West Bank’ In Favor Of ‘Judea’ And ‘Samaria’
After vigorous debate, the West Virginia Senate voted to ban the term "West Bank" from state agency use.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsListening Session Highlights Troubled Child Welfare System
Preparing to consider a host of child welfare bills this week, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee held a listening session to hear from people who've been impacted by the system.
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