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City Seeks Over $4M In Federal Funding

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WHEELING – The city of Wheeling is expected to begin formally submitting requests this week for funds through Congressionally Directed Spending for two major projects – a major slip repair on Glenwood Road and restoration of the Hempfield Tunnel on Heritage Trail. During Tuesday night's ...

House of Delegates Passes Bill Repealing Sports Transfer Rule

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CHARLESTON – A majority of the West Virginia House of Delegates voted Tuesday to put high school sports transfer decisions back into the hands of sports regulators, but not without opposition. House Bill 4425 passed Tuesday afternoon, repealing the provision allowing for students to ...

Gaines Talks Fairness In Women’s Sports At Franciscan U.

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STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville hosted former collegiate swimmer and conservative activist Riley Gaines on Tuesday evening for a public lecture addressing women’s sports, fairness and what organizers described as “cultural courage.” The event, sponsored by the ...

Immigrant In Morgantown Reacts To War In Iran

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The war between U.S.-Israel and Iran that broke out this weekend has sparked reaction from the Iranian diaspora, people who are calling for peace and protection of civilians, as many Iranians, including children, have been killed or displaced by military action. “It's hard to say what is ...

Senate Supports Phased-in Community-Based Child Welfare System

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CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Senate overwhelming supported a bill aimed at transferring some child welfare services to private entities, though both of the Senate's Democratic members said the bill would add to the state's child welfare crisis. The state Senate passed Senate Bill 937, ...