West Virginia Senate bill could repeal local nondiscrimination laws in over a dozen cities

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate recently passed a bill that could overturn antidiscrimination ordinances in West Virginia cities. Senate Bill 579 aims to eliminate nondiscrimination ordinances for more than a dozen cities across West Virginia …

West Virginia State Wildlife Center to begin spring hours

FRENCH CREEK — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek will switch to spring hours and admission rates starting April 1. “The West Virginia State Wildlife Center …

West Virginia Youth of the Year awarded to Eastern Panhandle resident

Sydney B. from the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle was named the West Virginia State Youth of the Year and was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, along with a $1,000 scholarship from the Boys & Girls …

West Virginia Bans Artificial Food Dyes that Target Children, implementing Make America Healthy Again Agenda

West Virginia has enacted a comprehensive ban on several synthetic food dyes and preservatives, positioning itself at the forefront of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative championed by President Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. …

If federal government cuts Medicaid expansion dollars, West Virginia bill could slice state's share

If federal officials cut the amount West Virginia is reimbursed for the healthcare expenses of its Medicaid expansion population, delegates are preparing a refusal to fill the gap. On the line is about $160 million in West Virginia dollars. Also on the …

Prosecutors: New York man sentenced in drug distribution scheme with West Virginia man

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A New York man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams methamphetamine in West Virginia, court records said. Brian Ellis Jones, 44, of Freeport was sentenced to 18 years after he …

Senate votes to overturn local LGBTQ+ protections in West Virginia

In West Virginia, local city ordinances around discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals may soon be scrapped, with over 20 cities in the state impacted. The West Virginia Senate passed the bill that could impact things such as housing. In West Virginia, the …

West Virginia Senate passes bill to expand work requirements for SNAP recipients

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill that aims to expand the employment and training requirements for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Senate Bill 249 proposes that all able …

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One Tank Trip: Largest trampoline park in West Virginia

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Are you buzzing for some family time? The Hive Entertainment Zone, located in Bridgeport, W.Va., offers a place where the whole family can jump, climb or play their way into a new adventure. Marketing Coordinator and Co-Owner …