CHARLESTON — A man took his own life at the state complex earlier this week, according to the state Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. “Capitol […]
Author: Jeff Jenkins, WVMetroNews.com
Right-to-Work possibly headed for oral arguments before state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Full arguments before the state Supreme Court could be the next step for West Virginia’s right-to-work law after the Court issued a stay of a […]
Abraham: Justice will sign most but will veto some bills before Wednesday night deadline
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has until midnight Wednesday to make a decision on the bills passed by state lawmakers during the 60-day regular legislative session. His office […]
Educational forums continue throughout W.Va.
PARKERSBURG — Four down and four to go for the West Virginia Department of Education’s educational forums. The fifth of eight educational reform public forums occurs tonight […]
New PEIA Rainy Day Fund could help keep costs down for state workers into FY 2022
CHARLESTON — The recently created PEIA Rainy Day Fund that will have $105 million from the state’s general revenue fund next fiscal year could cover increasing costs […]
Former trooper indicted in connection with Berkeley County arrest
MARTINSBURG — One of two West Virginia State Police troopers fired in January following an alleged excessive force arrest in Berkeley County last year was indicted Wednesday […]
Justice predicts “avalanche” of work soon on secondary roads
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice predicted an “avalanche of work” would begin soon on secondary roads across the state during an appearance Wednesday on MetroNews “Talkline.” “And […]
Education forums slated: State agencies open floor to public to discuss schools
CHARLESTON — The state Department of Education will host seven public forums in the coming weeks on the education reform issue, state School Superintendent Dr. Steve Paine […]
No prison time for Ketchum; “I’m just plain guilty” former justice tells federal judge
CHARLESTON — “I’m just plain guilty,” the words from former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum when he spoke before U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver Wednesday at […]
Senate bill requires overdose reporting within 72 hours via app
CHARLESTON — The state Senate gave unanimous approval to a bill Tuesday that would speed up the time in which overdoses in West Virginia are to be […]
