West Virginia Declares Statewide Cyclospora Outbreak As Cases Climb

July 13, 2026

CHARLESTON — West Virginia health officials have declared a statewide outbreak of cyclosporiasis following a significant increase in cases, urging residents to practice safe food handling and seek medical care if symptoms develop. "West Virginia is monitoring a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases and has declared a statewide outbreak," the Hancock County Health Department said on its website. "As of July 9, 47 cases have been reported across the state since June 17. There is currently no specific produce grower, supplier or food item that has been identified as the source of ...

School clothing allowance program to open July 20 in West Virginia

July 13, 2026

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Human Services will begin accepting applications July 20 for the 2026 School Clothing Allowance Program, providing eligible families with assistance to purchase clothing and school supplies for children. The program’s opening had been delayed because of uncertainty surrounding federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the state has secured funding to open the program for the 2026-27 school year. "We are doing this the right way, and we’re working to make funding streams last," Morrisey ...

Wheeling Police: Death On Walking Trail Apparent Bicycle Accident

July 12, 2026

The death of a man on Heritage Trail in South Wheeling was due to an apparent bicycle accident, according to the Wheeling Police Department. There are no ongoing safety concerns, the WPD said, and the Heritage Trail his open. According to the WPD, officers and fire department personnel ...

U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

July 12, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a vessel using an unauthorized route in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States. U.S. ...

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns

July 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump ’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation ...

Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US

July 12, 2026

A widespread and dangerous heat wave was building across the U.S. on Saturday, with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for a week or ...