West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the state is under a flood watch through Sunday, the fire in Parkersburg is under investigation and a class action against the state’s foster care system will move forward.  Bill Lynch is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.  West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores... View Article The post A Flood Watch And The Parkersburg Fi...

On this West Virginia Week, bats play a critical role in our ecosystems and agriculture, but their numbers are declining in the face of a changing climate and disease. The post Studying Endangered Bats, A Pioneering Appalachian Filmmaker And The Supreme Court Rules On Local Sports, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, the world’s largest transportable Ferris wheel arrives in Charleston, the SNAP ban on soda is blocked, and we look at an effort to expand local medical care through EMS.  The post A Very Big (Ferris) Wheel And Soda On SNAP, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

An heir files suit to keep his community hospital open, disparities in the distribution of school choice vouchers, and a West Virginia lawmaker is among those targeted in White House UFC fight plot.  The post Community Hospital Concerns, School Choice Vouchers And A Town’s Hidden History, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, the unhoused population in the state declines, child well-being remains the same, and just how many abandoned gas wells are there?  The post Abandoned Gas Wells And The Unhoused Rate Declines, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, the Trump administration invests in coal, Medicaid concerns rise in the Mountain State, and Mountaineer Food Bank expands.  The post Trump Invests In Coal And Mountaineer Food Bank Expands, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, the springtime drought lingers, beverage distributor workers continue to strike and the state’s amphibians are struggling.  The post The Drought Continues And Amphibians Struggle, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

At least one primary election race is headed for a recount. Also, an independent audit finds a critical deficit that could affect struggling families. And, the termination of a federal grant program for first time farmers is leaving some growers – and communities – in a bind.  The post A Primary Recount, An Agency Deficit And Termination Of A Farming Grant, This West Virginia Week appeared first o...

On this West Virginia Week, a long-serving judge dies, the primary election wraps up and national hospital week is observed.  The post Judge Copenhaver Dies And The Primary Wraps Up, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, the primary election in the state turns ugly and racist, an ambulance driver is indicted for the death of a man in Elkview and Democrats call for an investigation of Senator Jim Justice.  The post The Primary Turns Ugly And Ambulance Driver Indicted, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, an opioid settlement reaches a milestone, gas prices shock Sen. Shelley Moore-Capito, R-W.Va., and we have more information on the recent chemical spill near Nitro. The post The Opioid Settlement And Gas Price Shock, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

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...

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 .