Leann Ray is the editor-in-chief of West Virginia Watch.
Oct 15, 2026
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Judge Tim Sweeney faced discipline for speaking to a reporter about ordering state officials to work as CPS workers.
Oct 14, 2026
2 min read
Senate President Randy Smith looks to hold onto his leadership role.
Oct 13, 2026
Less than 1% of those tested came back with positive results.
Oct 12, 2026
Digital system will help some Medicaid recipients navigate coming work requirements.
Oct 11, 2026
See what you might have missed.
Oct 9, 2026
West Virginia State University has received a $26.5 million federal grant.
Oct 8, 2026
The only childcare center in the county closed four months ago.
Oct 7, 2026
Mothers told they can’t receive WV childcare assistance and operate an LLC.
Oct 6, 2026
New polling shows Morrisey at 31-45% approval.
Oct 5, 2026
Federal grant will help West Virginia State University to preserve two historic Kanawha Valley homes.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
Candidates for West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers.
Oct 1, 2026
Child Protective Services didn’t rescue five children from slave-like conditions.
Sep 30, 2026
"I don’t have any idea what the policy of the administration was."
Sep 29, 2026
Lawmakers created the state’s Military Hall of Fame in 2022, but it is not yet operating.
Sep 28, 2026
West Virginia has seen an accelerated wave of school closures in the last few years.
Sep 27, 2026
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Sep 25, 2026
This year's Save a Life Day included more than 1,200 naloxone distribution sites.
Sep 24, 2026
Former House leader Amy Summers writes children’s book with goal of helping harmed kids.
Sep 23, 2026
West Virginia voters have already rejected the idea.
Sep 22, 2026
Chris Clagett, a Republican in Berkeley County, is vying for a seat that continues to be marred by controversy.
Sep 21, 2026
Audit reveals many financial, inventory missteps in state arts department.
Sep 20, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Key Child Protective Services information still missing.
Sep 17, 2026
Del. Gary Howell is concerned that the Spotted Owl Health Organization does not have experience doing employer health care programming.