West Virginia - Page 7

July 2

‘Crisis brewing’ in Trump Country as hospitals shutter at alarming rate, top ER doc warns

Healthcare crisis impacts rural America as emergency rooms struggle with unpaid services, overcrowding and staff safety issues, while federal officials consider potential solutions

June 27

Nationwide injunctions 'endanger' public perception of the court, West Virginia AG says

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey fires back at backlash against the Supreme Court's ruling limiting nationwide injunctions on 'The Story.'

June 16

AG leading suit against NY effort to punish energy firms for climate change warns of major repercussions

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey warns New York and Vermont laws imposing billions in climate liabilities would have devastating economic impacts.

June 14

Governors warn anti-Trump 'No Kings' protesters against becoming violent: 'You're going to get arrested'

Republican governors take firm stance against anticipated unrest during President Donald Trump's commemoration of Army's 250th anniversary.

June 5

‘Climate cult’ on notice as lawmakers push to let feds hop blue-state roadblocks to ‘US energy dominance'

Legislation backed by 37 lawmakers aims to lower energy costs by preventing states from blocking interstate energy projects.

June 4

Mobile teaching kitchens roll out in West Virginia to fight state's high obesity rate

West Virginia launches mobile teaching kitchens and hiking trails under Gov. Morrisey's Make America Healthy Again initiative to reduce obesity and diabetes, plus promote wellness.

May 28

West Virginia gov vows to protect women's sports as trans athlete competes for girls' state championship

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey vowed to protect women's sports as a transgender athlete participated in girls state track and field championships.

May 27

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge, records show

Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested in West Virginia earlier this month on a DUI charge, according to court records.

May 16

Angler shatters previous fish state record by reeling in black crappie

A record-breaking 17.7-inch black crappie caught by Jerry Porter at East Lynn Lake highlights West Virginia's third fish record of 2025. The freshwater fish weighed 3.6 pounds.

May 12, 2025

Lucky anglers break two state fishing records on same day: 'Dedication and passion'

Two fishermen in West Virginia set records on the same day after they caught a record-breaking redhorse sucker and a redear sunfish, as announced by WVDNR officials.