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The sale of raw milk is legal in West Virginia starting Friday. Drinking it comes with risks
As West Virginia legalizes the sale of raw milk, a multi-state outbreak of avian flu among dairy cows continues in nine states. House Bill 4911, which allows the sale of raw milk, had wide support from Republicans in both the state House of Delegates and the Senate during the regular legislative session earlier this year. […] The post The sale of raw milk is legal in West Virginia starting Friday. Drinking it comes with risks appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia welcomes nine new babies, thanks to Ascend WV
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVNS) — The last U.S. Census showed West Virginia was one of three states, along with Puerto Rico, which lost population between 2010 and 2020. Federal statistics show the number of folks living in West Virginia has declined by 3.2 percent since 2010, making West Virginia the twelfth least populated state in the […]
Over 3,000 without power in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Over 3,000 customers are without power following heavy rains and gusty storms on Wednesday. Currently, there are 3,636 reported outages in the Mountain State as of 9 AM. The outages by each power company may be viewed below: Appalachian Power: 2,630 FirstEnergy: 972 Harrison REA: 34 Raleigh County is one of […]
Food banks gear up for more funding across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Food insecurity is a very serious problem across West Virginia, but help for food banks and pantries to keep their shelves full is on the way. The Mountaineer Food Bank and Facing Hunger Food Bank will help distribute $10 million more to smaller food banks and pantries throughout the state. This […]
West Virginia State Fair parking lot turned into flea market on Tuesdays and Saturdays
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Although the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is still two months away, there’s still a reason to visit the fairgrounds and not even leave the parking lot. The weekly Parking Lot Flea Market is held every Tuesday and Saturday through the spring and summer months at the state fairgrounds parking […]
Governor Justice supports changes to child protection steps; more may be coming
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The death of Kyneddi Miller, a 14-year-old girl from Boone County is sparking changes in CPS reporting policies. There was a long and detailed staff briefing from the governor’s office Thursday, but Friday the man in charge weighed in on policy changes. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice says the goal is […]
Justice admin admits missteps, zeros in on beefing up homeschool laws following teen’s death
The governor’s administration admitted on Thursday that it mishandled communication surrounding the high-profile death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller. In response, state agencies vowed to make improvements that could prevent future tragedies. Possible changes include beefing up homeschool laws as the girl was removed from public school prior to her death. Kyneddi’s mother, who is facing […] The post Justice admin admits missteps, zeros in on beefing up homeschool laws following teen’s death appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
‘Treat in Place’ protocol takes effect, looks to combat EMS issues across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A new state law is looking to provide some relief for emergency services across the Mountain State. 13 News reporter Rachel Pellegrino spotlighted the ongoing emergency care crisis in January. Statistics obtained by a Freedom of Information Request showed it’s become an ambulance gridlock of sorts at hospitals, with patients waiting […]
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