By Toni Milbourne, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Carl Lucht, the son of former state Sen. Sondra Lucht, allegedly threw his mother across a room into a wall leading to serious injuries. According to MetroNews and WEPM, the Berkeley County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to them that Sondra Lucht has died.[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The new chief financial officer for the quasi-private foundation tasked with distribution of the majority of the nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement funds coming to the state and local governments over the next several years said the[Read More…]

Family of late WVU student creates off-campus housing safety nonprofit By Anna Goldizen, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Late WVU student Carly Grozier is described by her brother, Kenneth Grozier, as a “fighter” who always sought to protect others.  “Carly was a fighter, and she wasn’t just a fighter[Read More…]

Mineral News and Tribune WASHINGTON, DC — Senators Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have introduced a joint resolution seeking to amend the U.S. Constitution to establish 18-year term limits for Supreme Court Justices. The proposal aims to restore public confidence in the Court and curb political tensions surrounding[Read More…]

By Logan D. Cottrell, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As the holiday season brings a rise in loneliness and depression for many, West Virginia Prevention Solutions is stepping up with suicide prevention training and resources aimed at saving lives and fostering community support, according to Victoria Cooper, MSW, an adult[Read More…]

Speaker Roger Hanshaw nominated to continue leading House of Delegates By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Republican members of the West Virginia Senate nominated Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Chairman Randy Smith as their nominee to be the next senate president in a Sunday afternoon caucus,[Read More…]

By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kris Warner is preparing to step into a role currently held by his brother, Mac Warner, as West Virginia secretary of state. Kris Warner, in an interview with WV News, said he hopes to continue many of the programs and initiatives[Read More…]

The Dominion Post WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) notified Congress of its intent to suspend operations and move forward with the permanent closure of one facility and deactivation of several facilities.  Among the facilities being deactivated is FPC Morgantown on Green Bag Road. According[Read More…]