Headline Acts Announced For America250 Celebration At Capitol
Three concerts and a fireworks display are planned for the Fourth of July weekend on the state Capitol grounds.
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Recovery After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia
This week, Hurricane Helene devastated central Appalachia and disrupted the lives of people in recovery. Also, in West Virginia, fur trapping continues, even in the 21st century. And, baseball is America’s past-time. One league is making the game more inclusive.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Officials Promote New Federal Savings Plan For Kids
State Treasurer Larry Pack will be sending out a letter to newborn parents in West Virginia to encourage them to enroll their children in “Trump Accounts.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Year After The Floods, Trump And Coal, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, last winter’s floods are remembered, Trump signs an order aimed at supporting the coal industry, and the federal government wants information on hundreds of thousands of West Virginia voters.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUs & Them: 2025 — Changing Definitions, Upending Institutions
For some Americans, this year’s political earthquakes hit close to home. Trey Kay reflects on federal budget cuts, the elimination of programs and agencies and the resulting layoffs of hundreds of thousands of workers. 2025 was also a year highlighting escalated immigration enforcement, and the deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities. One of those missions resulted in the tragic loss of a West Virginia National Guard soldier. On this end-of-year episode of Us & Them, we examine how today’s culture-war battles are reshaping the nation’s foundation.
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Alleged National Guard Shooter Pleads Not Guilty During Court Appearance From Hospital Bed
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder and assault charges during his first appearance before a judge via video from a hospital bed.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnprofitable Out-Of-State Coal Plants Costing Kentucky Electricity Customers
Behind the rates paid by the companies’ customers is a hidden cost that doesn’t show up on their bills. Customers receive electricity from two aging, out-of-state coal plants that lose a lot of money.
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