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West Virginia Department of Health Monitoring for Transmission of Measles
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009. After confirming the first positive case on Monday, state health leaders have learned of 152 additional people who were potentially exposed, 128 West Virginia residents from 30 counties […]
West Virginia’s beloved Babydog bounces back from double knee surgery with playful spirit
WEST VIRGINIA — West Virginia’s most famous K9 is back on all paws. In recent months, Babydog has had some knee problems. Governor Jim Justice’s beloved bulldog tore the ACL ligaments in both back legs. After that, she would still appear with the governor, but she was riding in a wagon. This week, when she […]
WV Department of Economic Development and WV Office of Energy announce applications are open for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Department of Economic Development and West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announce the release of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program for local governments and nonprofits to implement energy efficiency retrofits.“We’re thrilled to announce that registration is open for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant […]
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliot condemns neo-Nazi hate group’s propaganda in West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliot recently took to Facebook to address the march that occurred in Charleston on Saturday, organized by the “hate group” Patriot Front. In his post, Elliot stated that he was saddened to see the streets of our state’s capital being...
Summerlike weather moves into WV, OH and KY
(WOWK) – Warm weather has moved in for the weekend, and temperatures will continue to climb. StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that highs for Sunday and Monday will soar 15 degrees above normal to the upper 80s! High temperatures are not expected to break temperature records either day, but still make sure to stay hydrated on […]
WV Governor donates millions to a local cemetery for restoration and dozens of people detained at OSU amid protests: Here’s a look back at the week’s top stories
(WTRF) – Students across the country have been making their voices loud and clear when it comes to their opinions surrounding the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza. Dozens of protesters demanding Ohio State divest from Israel detained Hundreds of students and other protesters were at a demonstration at Ohio State University wearing both Palestinian […]
“I want goodness for this country”: Gov. Justice speaks on Senate run with 7News
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — “We’re on the road to losing America.” That’s what West Virginia Governor Jim Justice told a group of coal workers in Wheeling this week regarding the Biden Administration. In a sitdown with 7News, he elaborated that he sees its policies as quote “haywire,” and that’s why he’s running for U.S. Senate. […]
Towing inflationary index to be studied by PSC
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia decided Friday to begin a general investigation into whether to approve annual towing rates based on an appropriate inflationary index. Parties interested in the matter were told to file comments with the Commission by June 17. The action arose from a petition filed by […]
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