Worker Safety

Health & Science Chris Schulz, Apr. 28, 2026

Doctor Focuses On Occupational Safety In Aftermath Of Deadly Chemical Event

Dr. Christopher Martin, a specialist in occupational and environmental medicine at West Virginia University, spoke with reporter Chris Schulz to try and shed some light on what happened at the Catalyst Refinery last week.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Apr. 22, 2026

‘Go Orange’ For Road Worker Safety

National Work Zone Awareness week, stresses paying attention in work zones, with "Go Orange" Day a visible reminder.

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Government Claudia Di Lima, Jan. 15, 2026

NIOSH Employees In Morgantown Reinstated After Federal Job Cuts Dispute

Employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Morgantown have been reinstated after a protracted dispute over federal workforce reductions.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 08, 2025

Appalachian Power May Stop Burning Coal By 2035

Appalachian Power filed its integrated resource plan last week with the West Virginia Public Service Commission.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, May. 12, 2025

Safe Waste Disposal Around Bears And Former Head Of Mine Safety Talks Cuts, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, working to safely dispose of trash as West Virginia’s black bear population bounces back and former head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration discusses impact of recent cuts.

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Health & Science Curtis Tate, May. 01, 2025

Capito: 'We're Going To Keep Pounding This Drum' On NIOSH Cuts

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says she’s still working on permanently reinstating some federal workers in Morgantown. Capito says she’s pleased that at least some staff at the National Institute o...

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