West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the air around the site of a chemical leak near Institute is determined safe, the state reaches a settlement with Roblox, and Charleston photographer Perry Bennett represents Team USA in Iceland.  The post The Chemical Spill In Kanawha County And Photographer Perry Bennett, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, a Florida energy company plans to build a high voltage line across four West Virginia counties. Also, the state’s horse racing industry gets a boost, and be sure to watch out for ticks this season.  The post High Voltage Lines And Ticks, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, the state supreme court decides on vaccine requirements, the office of miners health and safety releases its findings about recent accidents and money talks on Planet Money.  The post Supreme Court Weighs In On Vaccines And Planet Money Talks, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed 12 bills that made it through the legislative process. We also hear the latest in the battle over which vaccines are required for school attendance in the state. And, a growing interest in data centers has the attention of people around West Virginia – both for and against. The post Vetoes, Vaccines And Data Centers, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs. The post The End Of The Legislative Session, Data Center Developments And Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, a group sues over SNAP waivers, the coal forecast for next year is gloomy, and we learn how online gambling is affecting college students.  The post SNAP Waivers, Coal Power Down And Online Gambling,This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, the state budget is headed to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a statewide public camping ban bill moves forward, and Inside Appalachia visits Good Hot Fish. The post The State Budget And A Camping Ban Bill, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, residents demand action on energy bills, the Hope Scholarship bill moves forward and changes to homeschooling requirements meets resistance.  The post Energy Bills And Education Concerns, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, last winter’s floods are remembered, Trump signs an order aimed at supporting the coal industry, and the federal government wants information on hundreds of thousands of West Virginia voters. The post A Year After The Floods, Trump And Coal, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, seven mining operations are to close, the state Senate votes to ban abortion medication by mail, and Gov. Patrick Morrisey presses for tax cuts. The post Coal Layoffs Continue, Abortion Medication And Governor Presses For Tax Cuts, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, ICE arrests in West Virginia include 650 people, some lawmakers consider changing how residents vote, and rock climbers embrace the cold to scale a frozen waterfall. The post ICE Arrests, Voting And Winter Climbing, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey talks tax cuts, the state Senate discusses adding Bibles to certain classrooms, and the American Lung Association released its annual report card on states’ efforts to reduce smoking.  The post Tax Cuts, A Bible Discussion And Smoking Grades, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, the state readies itself for a major winter storm. Also, a rare species of salamander is at risk, and we learn how catastrophic flooding in Appalachia is studied. The post Rare Salamanders And W.Va. Braces For A Winter Storm, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The West Virginia Legislature returns to Charleston and Gov. Patrick Morrisey delivered his State of the State address. Also, flu cases are rising in surrounding states. What does that mean for West Virginia? The post State Of The State And The Flu, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, health care in the state may see transformation, Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to bring out of state foster kids home, and we explore the origins of a popular American hymn. The post Transforming Health Care And The Origins Of Amazing Grace, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, the National Guard stays in Washington, D.C. for now, a deadline looms for Real IDs and West Virginia band, The Carpenter Ants, celebrate the holidays with a new record. The post The National Guard And The Carpenter Ants, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, another round of school consolidations in the state, the Republican caucus lays out plans for the upcoming legislative session and a Nashville poet and songwriter channels a connection to LIttle Jimmie Dickens. Bill Lynch is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert. West Virginia Week is... View Article The post School Consolidations And ‘Inspired By’ Little Jimmie Dickens, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This week, vaccine requirements in the state of West Virginia change again, a look ahead at PEIA, and we talk with photographer Roger May about communities in southern West Virginia rebuilding after the February floods.  The post School Vaccines And A Photo Essay, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Appalachian Power customers may be seeing another price hike, caregivers are under stress, particularly during the holidays, and a new mountain roller coaster is a destination for fun seekers in Mercer County.  The post Solar Power Hike And A Roller Coaster In Mercer County, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, the body of a missing miner was recovered, guaranteed median income comes to Mercer County, and with Halloween over and Thanksgiving a few weeks away, what can you do with those leftover pumpkins? The post Missing Miner’s Body Recovered, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

We have a conversation with Marshall University's Turning Point USA chapter president. We also learn about a recently released horror film shot near Huntington, and the population decline in central Appalachia that may be getting worse. The post Turning Point USA At Marshall And Population Decline, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, food banks face challenges as SNAP benefits are delayed and the government shutdown continues. Also, an influx of cash may help lift people in Mercer County up out of poverty. We also explore the roots of Halloween.  The post Food Banks Face Challenges And The History Of Halloween, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, a new obesity report paints a grim picture for West Virginia, but can anything be done? Also, Americans have been struggling with housing for years, but is the market changing? And a new novel set in Pocahontas County tells the story of two high school students as they unravel a decades-old mystery. The post Obesity In W.Va. And A Novel Set In Greenbank, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, despite a government shutdown and the closure of national parks across the country, parks in West Virginia are staying open – for now. Also, a new book looks at the last public hanging in America. And, they’re out there, paranormal investigators talk about Paranormal Kentucky. Bill Lynch is our host... View Article The post Bridge Day Is On And The Kitchen Table Tour, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Republicans celebrate support for coal, lawmakers learn about academic financial aid and we'll head to the skies for some leaf peeping from above. The post Direct Giving In Mercer County And Tracking The Fall Leaf Colors, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The government shutdown, crackdowns on drugs and immigration, concern about the future of clean energy jobs and an effort to help kids across the nation learn to love reading were all in the news this week. The post Crackdown Yields Dozens Of Arrests And Teaching Kids To Love Reading, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Twelve people were charged with immigration violations along the West Virginia Turnpike in a two-day period this week. And a life saving effort that began in this state just went nationwide. The post A Dozen ICE Arrests And A Popular Fruit Gets Bottled, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Healing Appalachia is in full swing this weekend. And, Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate looks into the hidden costs of electricity in West Virginia. The post Celebrating Recovery And Investigating High Power Costs, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

High tech assistance designed to keep student athletes safe and more federal flood relief for two counties, on this West Virginia Week. The post An Economic Backyard Brawl And Teacher Of The Year, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Appalachian Power has a way to access the funds it needs without putting the full cost on customers. And after a major overhaul, the Pipestem tram is up and running. The post An Education Merger And Back On Track At Pipestem, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Leaders of Huntington want commuters who work in the city to have a home there -- they've got a plan. And a campaign to help those in need access clean water looks at the unique challenges in Appalachia. The post Constructing Homes In Huntington And A Campaign For Clean Water in Appalachia, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A new health officer for the state, assessing flood recovery efforts six months later, resisting a call for deployment and more -- all part of the week's top stories. The post A New State Health Officer And Flood Recovery Efforts, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, dancers keep the flatfooting tradition alive, miners compete in rescue and tourists challenge themselves with geocaching. The post Flatfoot Dancing, Geocaching And A Coal Mine Rescue Competition, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Top news stories in West Virginia this week include the return of a mobile clinic to screen miners for a fatal disease, the cost of energy in the Mountain State and the 100th anniversary of the West Virginia State Fair. The post Screening For Black Lung And The State Fair Kicks Off, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginia has a new set of rules for what can be served in school cafeterias. The state GOP has a new leader, and a West Virginia state senator had a lot of questions to answer in Washington, D.C. this week. The post A New Leader For W.Va. GOP And Help For Homeless Vets, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, flood assistance for storm victims in the Northern Panhandle and energy assistance for families in need. We’ll tell you how upcoming federal cuts to SNAP programs will affect nutrition education here in West Virginia.  Also, a mobile black lung screening program is back in operation, and, how ocean lovers in... View Article The post Flood, Energy Assistance And The Impact Of SNAP Cuts On Nutrition Ed, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A West Virginia senator responds to questions about her vote on the congressional recission bill, and the head of a local foodbank shares her vision for what's to come when SNAP benefits go into effect. The post Future Of Public Media Funding, Fighting A ‘Hunger Tsunami’ And A Popular Hotdog, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll tell you about new flight destinations coming to Charleston’s Yeager International Airport beginning this fall, and the reasons for a state intervention for another school district. Also, what the Supreme Court has to say about the case of a transgender student in West Virginia. The post New Flights From Charleston And Investigating Opioid Funds, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginia's vote on the President's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' two top nominations for the state and a recent change in online gambling. The post ‘Big, Beautiful’ Vote And Changes In Online Gambling, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginians are reeling from more flash floods -- and trying to recover from the loss of property and life. Also this week: a series of protests over proposed Medicaid cuts. The post Flash Flood Recovery Efforts And Protesting Possible Medicaid Cuts, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, we have the latest on devastating floods to hit two counties in the northern part of the state. We’ll also talk about West Virginians' efforts to halt Medicaid cuts. And, we learn about reviving black coal camps in McDowell County — through farming. The post Flood Recovery Efforts And Protesting Possible Medicaid Cuts, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, we hear about the possible elimination of clean energy tax credits, paths toward recovery from gambling addiction and a new play exploring immigration and identity in West Virginia. The post Clean Energy Tax Credits, Gambling Addiction Recovery And A New Theater Production, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, we look at the challenges online gambling can bring, efforts to revitalize river otter populations and a peer accountability program for teens. The post River Otters, Online Gambling And Teen Court, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Top stories this week include a push for more transparency in the state's foster care system, the reason behind sudden layoffs for a local electric school bus manufacturer, and a county that teaches skiing and kayaking right along with reading and math. The post Pushing For Foster Care Transparency And Lessons In The Great Outdoors, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The top stories in West Virginia this week include a protest against federal cuts, a plan to change what SNAP benefits can buy and efforts to stabilize the state employees insurance agency. The post Federal Protests Hit Home And Tall Tale Telling Tips, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Top stories this week include the impact of federal cuts to school nutrition programs in West Virginia and Jennifer Garner on school-business partnerships and healthy eating. The post School Nutrition Cuts And Jennifer Garner Talks School Partnerships, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week. The post Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, the federal government continues to announce funding cuts to programs like Americorps, but Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she is working toward reinstating some federal workers in Morgantown. The post Federal Funding Cuts Prompt Instability And Morgantown Finalizes Its Camping Ban, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, there were several protests across the state including one aimed at federal cuts and another at federal immigration efforts. A new law aims to cut back on dangerous drugs on the streets of West Virginia. We’ll take a look at how one plant can help combat the poisonous effects of... View Article The post Laws Signed, Protests Held And A Rising Black Poet This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. The post An Eastern Panhandle Artist, The Music Hall Of Fame, And Lawmakers Go Home, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.