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WV child care providers face uncertain future as temporary funds are used on a long-term problem
Child care assistance for thousands of West Virginia kids still is in limbo as the Department of Human Services needs anywhere from $23-30 million for a funding shortfall. Lawmakers are unlikely to step in and give the department funds, saying the embattled agency already has the money to cover it. DoHS has been using federal […]
Extreme drought expands in OH and WV
(WOWK) — Extreme Drought conditions have expanded across the WOWK viewing area in West Virginia and Ohio according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The bright red areas are considered to be in the category of ‘Extreme Drought’ on the map below. Other ways to visualize the conditions start with the lack of rainfall compared […]
New federal firearms tracking technology helping West Virginia law enforcement
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — In West Virginia, law enforcement is embracing new technology to solve crimes involving firearms. The innovative science helped in an investigation into a fatal shooting in Martinsburg earlier this week. “There were two weapons involved in that shooting,” Martinsburg Police Department, Chief Erin Gibbons, said. “We immediately called out […]
Release date announced for West Virginia-made comedy film
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A public premiere date for a comedy film made in West Virginia will take place in September 2024. According to a press release, a premiere date towards the end of September 2024 was announced by the producers of the comedy film, “Ambrosia!,” which was made in the Mountain State, and tickets […]
Card game created by West Virginia man available on store shelves
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Putnam County man’s passion project has turned into a party game now sold on store shelves across West Virginia. “Story Wars” is a new card game released in the fall of 2023. It has already sold 300 copies across the country. It was created and published by Hurricane resident Harrison Reishman.
GOP-led states ask Supreme Court to trounce ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule
West Virginia on Wednesday spearheaded a coalition of 27 Republican-led states urging the Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s so-called ghost guns ban, which also classifies certain weapons parts as firearms. The “Frame or Receiver” rule, established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2022, expanded the definition of a “firearm” […]
Greenbrier Hotel failed to pay back $35M COVID relief loan, lawsuit says
A Louisiana bank has filed a lawsuit against The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, alleging the Justice family-owned business took out a $35 million loan and has failed to make any payments. First Guaranty Bank filed the suit against the hotel last month in United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The lawsuit, first […]
More of Ohio is in extreme drought than any time in the last 20 years
CLEVELAND, Ohio - While dry conditions continue to improve in Northeast Ohio, extreme drought has exponentially spread throughout the southern counties, affecting more of the state than it has since records began in 2000. In addition, several counties in Northwest Ohio are now classified as “abnormally dry” as dry conditions...
2025 WVU Football QB Commit Planning Visit for Penn State Game
In order to take advantage of kicking off the 2024 season at home against an opponent like Penn State presents, the WVU football program is welcoming potential future Mountaineers to Morgantown for a visit. Scotty Fox, a 2025 prospect already committed to West Virginia, revealed he will be in attendance...
Mitchell’s Silver Rail Preparing for the VNEA’s Fall Pool League
That’s been Steven Mitchell’s favorite hashtag for a few years, and that’s because it’s what he’s trying to do at his Silver Rail Bar & Grill in South Wheeling. Mitchell purchased the 29th Street venue about three years ago and has made a number of improvements to the interior and exterior of the structure. The establishment was known as Rae’s Bar for several years, but Mitchell brought back the bar’s original name and enhanced everything about the place – including the food menu, the live entertainment, and, yes, the pool tables and leagues that now play at the venue a few times each week.
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