February 16, 2023 Democrat Joe Manchin hits Biden administration for East Palestine response Sen. Joe Manchin is criticizing the Biden administration for its response to the East Palestine train derailment, saying they should have stepped up earlier.
February 16, 2023 Still no toxins from Ohio spill in West Virginia drinking water, officials report West Virginia officials have reported that there remain no detectable traces of toxins in the state's drinking water, following the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
February 16, 2023 West Virginia bill would add suicide prevention information to student ID cards A West Virginia bill would add suicide prevention information to student ID cards. Public middle and high schools would have the number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
February 16, 2023 24 states sue Biden EPA over environmental rule targeting farmers, landowners Twenty-four states filed a federal lawsuit challenging a recent Biden administration environmental regulation and arguing it is unlawful and would harm their residents.
February 16, 2023 WV Senate approves $105 million for a renewable energy plant The West Virginia Senate approved a renewable energy plant investment of $105 million. The approval was given after a lengthy debate among the senators.
February 15, 2023 West Virginia man arrested in 1985 cold case, said he stabbed 13-year-old boy in argument over bike: police David Monroe Adams, 56, was arrested this week for the 1985 murder of 13-year-old Jerimiah "Jerry" Matthew Watkins in Terra Alta, West Virginia.
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.