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Environmentalists concerned over forever chemical regulations after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn a 40-year-old precedent is raising concerns over the future of environmental regulations like the first-ever national drinking regulation. That rule would protect hundreds of millions of people from harmful chemical compounds called PFAs otherwise known as “forever chemicals.” “We know that they cause cancer. […]
WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday
WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police released the following statement regarding the July 4 holiday: “The West Virginia State Police will be conducting statewide traffic enforcement throughout the July 4th week and weekend in an effort to keep motorists safe during holiday travel. “We would like to remind motorists to be patient […] The post WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over West Virginia prison and jail conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force West Virginia to spend $330 million to improve prison and jail conditions statewide and fill worker vacancies. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ruled Tuesday in Beckley in favor of motions by Gov. Jim Justice...
Sen. Capito authors bill to help cure and prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Senator Shelley Moore Capito said she knows many people afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease and she understands how difficult it is for both the patient and the family. She authored a bill that aims to unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson’s. It also aims to alleviate […]
Hershel 'Woody' Williams Detachment 340 Marine Corps League members honored, officers selected
HUNTINGTON — An associate member of the Hershel “Woody” Williams Detachment 340 Marine Corps League has been named the 2024 Department of West Virginia Marine Corps League Associate Member of the Year. Jane Legge was given the honor during the annual Department of West Virginia Marine Corps...
Photos: WV Sky Divers land at Fly In Cafe during 4th of July celebration
The West Virginia Sky Divers make their landing during the Fly In Cafe's annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Robert Newlon Airpark in Huntington. Welcome to the discussion. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
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