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February 14, 2023

West Virginia bill aimed at enhancing education for students advances in Senate

A West Virginia bill aimed at enhancing education for students advanced in the Senate. The bill will provide students from kindergarten through third grade access to a support system.

February 13, 2023

Ohio train derailment prompts water utility across state lines to take precautions as health concerns mount

A West Virginia water utility is enhancing its treatment process following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a precaution despite officials insisting the area is safe.

February 10, 2023

West Virginia bill would make obstructing police, causing their death, a felony

A proposed West Virginia bill would make obstructing police and causing their death a felony. If the bill is passed it would make the felony punishable by up to life in prison.

February 9, 2023

Joe Manchin calls 'bulls--t' on Democrats’ push to quickly end fossil fuels

Democrat West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin isn't hiding his frustration with colleagues who want to quickly transition the country away from fossil fuels.

February 9, 2023

West Virginia bill would require Holocaust education in public schools

A West Virginia bill would require public schools to include Holocaust education. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate, and now heads to the House of Delegates.

February 9, 2023

Manchin furious with Biden White House over climate law's implementation: 'This is bulls--t'

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., is reportedly "livid" that the Biden administration is rolling out the Inflation Reduction Act as climate change legislation.

February 7, 2023

Manchin calls for bipartisan debt ceiling talks: 'We're writing checks our children can't cash'

West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin III said President Biden and Republicans should be negotiating the debt ceiling in good faith, saying the debt is unsustainable.

February 7, 2023

WV regulators deny request that would have increased electric bills by $18 on average

West Virginia regulators have denied a request that would have increased the electric utility rate by 12%. Appalachian Power said the increase is necessary due to rising fuel costs.

February 6, 2023

Huntington, West Virginia police chief resigns, citing undisclosed family reasons

The Huntington, West Virginia police chief Karl Colder resigned on Monday citing undisclosed family reasons. Officer Phil Watkins has been promoted to police chief.

February 6, 2023

WV railroad facility to receive $376K grant

The U.S. Economic Development Administration is providing a federal grant of $376,000 to assist with the operations at a railroad facility that transfers shipping containers.