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The West Virginia Department of Education says it will take a $410 million increase in state aid for public schools to meet needs in special education, enrollment stabilization, personnel and more.
WEST MILFORD , W.Va (WDTV) - Residents gathered at the West Milford Municipal Building for the annual Veterans Memorial Service to recognize local veterans and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. Guest speaker addresses importance of honoring veterans. Guest speaker Frank Vitale spoke about...
CHARLESTON A nonprofit organization serving children and families in southern West Virginia is preparing for a new identity as it moves toward joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Step by Step, Incorporated has announced plans to become a chartered member of the national organization and transition to a...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Known for his three decades as South Charleston mayor, Richie Robb is preparing to make an impact at the state Capitol. A Democrat, Robb unseated Republican incumbent Anne Charnock in the unexpired 17th State Senate District race this November. Robb garnered 14,732 votes, good for 53 percent of the vote.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia lawmaker said he plans to introduce legislation restricting direct communications between educators and students after two cases involving teachers drew attention to the issue. Former Del. Elliott Pritt, a Fayette County teacher, faces federal charges after prosecutors alleged that online communications with...
Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II and staff recognized a long-serving member of the department for his retirement in recent days. On Friday, October 30, Matheny and others gathered at the Main Street Clarksburg headquarters to honor Captain Curt Diaz on his retirement. Diaz was promoted to captain in the department last year.
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A storm system is expected to bring widespread precipitation and much colder temperatures to parts of West Virginia later this week, with snow possible in the mountains. According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the system is forecast to move through the region Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13, […]
Two state lawmakers are raising questions after the state auditor appears to have stepped in to fix a deed issue for a friend. The West Virginia state auditor is the state’s bookkeeper and responsible for rooting out fraud, waste and graft within both state and local governments. And in recent years, the auditor has been placed in charge of handling the sale of properties with delinquent taxes.
U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey honored law enforcement partners and public servants for collaboration and phenomenal efforts in advancing the Department of Justice’s mission. “We are only as good as our law enforcement partners. Behind every case is an investigation and behind every investigation is the outstanding and tireless...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – As hunting season gets underway across West Virginia, health officials are reminding hunters to take precautions against heart attacks and strokes while spending time in the woods. The American Heart Association is bringing back its “Heart Healthy Hunting” campaign for the fifth consecutive year this November, focusing on recognizing warning signs, […]
Mountain Line Transit Authority announced that rides on all local bus routes will be free for veterans Wednesday.
The Bridgeport Indians are still No. 2 in the latest MetroNews power rankings for high school football, but the gap between the Tribe and the Herbert Hoover Huskies is tiny heading into the postseason is tiny. The Tribe received 187 points and 8 first-place votes after a bye in Week...
Election day is over, but West Virginia counties began the long work on Monday to finalize the results.
Thirty Harrison County high school students put their business ideas to the test Friday, competing in a "Shark Tank"-style contest.
While Bridgeport has a Class AAA Region II cheerleading championship already to its credit and will be looking to add a Class AAA title to its portfolio next week, there is another event set for Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Indians will be looking to make a strong showing at the...
West Virginia lawmakers on Monday took another crack at getting answers to their questions from Flock Safety, a manufacturer of artificial intelligence-driven police surveillance devices, as they work to introduce legislation to rein in the technology during the 2027 legislative session.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The surge in non-affiliated voter registrations and the performance of Libertarian candidates is encouraging for the state party leader. Between March of 2022 and March of this year, unaffiliated voters registered, having increased by more than 45,000. State Chairman for the Libertarian Party, Taylor Richmond, felt...
ALBANY, N.Y. — Forecast models continue to show cold air and a possible coastal storm near the end of next week and into the weekend. That setup could bring a chance of accumulating snow, especially across higher terrain in the Northeast. The Euro AI ensemble shows a 50 to 60 percent chance of at least 3 inches of snow in some mountain areas. Much will depend on timing, the storm’s track and strength, and how much cold air moves south.
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia will receive more than $202 million in federal funding to improve rural healthcare as part of a $10 billion nationwide investment announced Monday, November 9, by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced that […]
Bridgeport City Council will be asked to approve a pair of rezoning requests at tonight’s meeting one of which could pave the way for the next business to arrive in the municipality. It is part of the regular agenda at the 7 p.m., November 9 meeting at the Bridgeport...
