West Virginia Watch

12/01/2025

The state Democratic Party asked the Republican governor to clarify why Guard members remain in Washington, D.C., reports Amelia Ferrell Knisely.

Around 170 West Virginia National Guard members remain in the nation’s capital following the targeted shooting of two Guard members.

12/01/2025

In a region where opportunity and hope often runs thin, one West Virginia native is working to change the narrative, one act of kindness at a time, reports Mike Chalmers.

Parkersburg native Reed Byers believes that a small gesture can cut through the kind of loneliness many people carry.

11/30/2025

The small community of Webster Springs has honored West Virginia National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom with days of candlelight vigils, reports Amelia Ferrell Knisely.

Webster Springs community members gathered Saturday to honor West Virginia Army National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.

11/27/2025

Two National Guard members remained in critical condition Thursday as federal law enforcement officials examined evidence collected from the home of the alleged lone gunman, who drove to the nation’s capital from Washington state to target the troops, officials said. Ashley Murray reports.

Two National Guard members remained in critical condition Thursday as law enforcement examined evidence from the home of the alleged gunman.

11/27/2025

COMMENTARY: The conversation almost always turns to one of their misunderstanding of the struggles faced by those in rural America and a fierce pride deeply rooted in those who dwell in that culture. They want to know how West Virginians moved from a historically blue state to an overwhelming red state, writes Kathleen M. Jacobs.

The conversation almost always turns to one of their misunderstanding of the struggles faced by those in rural America.

11/27/2025

Foodborne illnesses involving raw milk exposure have increased after West Virginia legalized direct-to-consumer sales, according to information from the state Department of Health, reports Lori Kersey.

Foodborne illnesses involving raw milk exposure have increased after West Virginia legalized direct-to-consumer sales.

11/26/2025

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, they are in critical condition. Gov. Patrick Morrisey sent members of the state’s Guard to D.C. in August after President Donald Trump declared a “public safety emergency” in the district.

11/26/2025

EDIT: Morrisey is now saying he's receiving conflicting reports on the condition of the Guard members. D.C. officials have said the Guard members are alive and in critical condition. This is a developing story and will continue to update.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot while on deployment in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, according to a statement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey, reports .bsky.social.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were fatally shot while on deployment in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.

11/26/2025

Gov. Morrisey posted on X that the two Guard members are from West Virginia.

President Donald Trump was briefed Wednesday afternoon on the shooting of two National Guard members in downtown Washington, D.C.

11/26/2025

West Virginia families statewide who have a religious or philosophical objection to the state’s school vaccination requirements must be allowed to attend school, a Raleigh County judge ruled on Wednesday, reports Lori Kersey.

West Virginia families who have a religious to the state’s school vaccination requirements must be allowed to attend school, a judge ruled.

11/26/2025

COMMENTARY: This Thanksgiving, families across West Virginia will gather around the table and bow their heads in gratitude. But for too many of us, it’s getting harder to find something to be thankful for, writes Ellen Allen.

For too many of West Virginians, it’s getting harder to find something to be thankful for during this holiday season.

11/26/2025

Four members of the West Virginia Legislature signed onto a national bipartisan letter this week opposing a policy under consideration by Congress that would allow the federal government to preempt state regulations on artificial intelligence, reports .bsky.social.

Four members of the West Virginia Legislature signed onto a national bipartisan letter opposing a policy under consideration by Congress that would allow the federal government to preempt state regulations on artificial intelligence.