West Virginia Morning

Help for federal workers and finding literary inspiration at the nation's first radio astronomy observatory. And, an Appalachian writer drew inspiration from memories of her childhood vision to the Green Bank Observatory. The post Help For Unpaid Federal Workers And Inspiration At The Green Bank Observatory, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

One in six West Virginians rely on the federal government's SNAP payments for food -- but that money may not come during the shutdown. And, Us & Them examines how the rocky housing market impacts low income families. The post Concerns About SNAP Benefits And The Rocky Housing Market, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that 60 people have been arrested since the state entered into a partnership with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) earlier this year. And a new national report examines some of the factors that influence this state's high obesity rates. The post Touting The Success Of ICE Partnership And Exploring Reasons For Obesity, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A group of Tucker County residents are asking the Intermediate Court of Appeals for help learning about a proposed power plant in their community. Also, we hear the second part of our look back at reporting from Point Pleasant columnist Mary Hyre as she went from writing about the "Mason County Monster" to the Silver Bridge collapse in a little more than a year. The post Tucker County Mystery And From Mothman To The Silver Bridge, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Across West Virginia on Saturday, at least 20 communities held their own demonstrations and rallies as part of the national 'No Kings' movement. And, we'll examine the role of a newspaper columnist who covered the early sightings of what is now known as Mothman. The post Statewide ‘No Kings' Protests And Reporting On Mysterious Sightings, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginia once again tops an unfortunate national list. And, the author of a new book about paranormal sightings talks about the trouble in gathering the facts. The post Behind W.Va's. Climbing Obesity Rates And Investigating Paranormal Reports, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

An old a strip mine is the site of a future trail system for off-road vehicles and dirt bikes riders. And a new book examines the parallels between America's last public hanging and racial justice today. The post Breaking Ground On An Old Strip Mine And Lessons In Racial Justice, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The state's largest festival will take place Saturday at the New River Gorge National Park -- despite the ongoing government shutdown. And, environmentalists are using 360-degree mapping platforms to study the Monongahela River and the Ohio River Basin. The post Moving Ahead With Bridge Day And Mapping The Monongahela, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

As the Monongahela River flows into the Ohio River Basin, pollution from development upstream is impacting parts of West Virginia. And, roughly half way into a statewide listening tour, we check in with Democratic delegates to find out what constituents have to say. The post Monongahela River Woes And Democrat's Kitchen Table Tour, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Low income people in Mercer County can apply for a new program to give them a guaranteed monthly income. And, when Appalachian country singer Rob McNurlin announced plans to retire, a filmmaker decided to tell his story. The post A Helping Hand In Mercer County And An Appalachian Singer's Life Story, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The federal subsidies that allow airlines to serve small, rural airports could be suspended in the government shutdown. And, groups on both sides of the aisle are successfully mobilizing young people to vote. The post Flight Subsidies Up In The Air And The Rise Of Young Voters, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The Higher Education Policy Commission, wants lawmakers to help make the state's academic aid system less complicated. And, the state has invested in tools and resources to help travellers track the brightest shades of fall colors. The post Simplifying Academic Financial Aid And Tracking Peak Fall Colors, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Lawmakers learned about a broad range of issues facing education in West Virginia Sunday afternoon. And, a top policy experts points out how the federal government shutdown impacts West Virginia. The post A Focus On Education And Feeling Effects Of The Shutdown, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Justice Thomas H. Ewing has already been sworn in to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, but a public investiture ceremony will take place Monday. And, one way to see the fall leaves: from the open cockpit of an 82-year-old biplane. The post Supreme Court Investiture And Leaf Peeping From The Skies, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginia State Police, working with federal ICE agents, have made dozens of immigration arrests in a short period of time. And, an author born in Appalachia delves into America's attitudes about the poor and working classes -- and how that affects every day life. The post More Immigration Arrests And A Tale Of Challenges, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The head of the state Board of Education presents concerns about public school finances. And, a Writer-in-Residence at Shepherd University talks about her debut novel and how it impacts Cherokee identity. The post Financial State Of Public Schools And Author Discusses Cherokee Identity, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The National Weather Service is hosting a training session for volunteers interested in storm spotting. And, while the state's clean energy jobs have been growing, the federal government is focused on fossil fuels. The post The National Weather Service Needs You And The Future Of Clean Energy, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a volunteer group makes sure all preschool kids get new picture books and learn a love of reading and a foodbank is struggling to meet a sharp increase in demand. The post Demand Increases At Food Banks And Volunteers Support Child Literacy, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Quilting is more than a hobby: it offers some colorful lessons in math. And, the Matthew Perry Foundation comes to Appalachia to carry out the mission of its famous namesake. The post Teaching Math Through Quilting And Matthew Perry Foundation In Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A double milestone for West Virginia State University and what began as a local effort to prevent fatal overdoses is now in all 50 states. The post WVSU Celebrates Two Milestones And Save A Life Day Goes National, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, three top historians revisit America's origin story, and the latest court filings in the state's school vaccine lawsuit are zeroing in on a linchpin legal question. The post Reflecting On America's Founding And School Vaccine Lawsuit Updates, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Save A Life Day will hold events across West Virginia and in all 50 states to prevent fatal overdoses. And, the pawpaw is the latest soft drink flavor to hit store shelves. The post Save A Life Day Expands And Bottling The Taste Of Pawpaws, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginia is a top 10 state in the growth of energy jobs. And, those in charge of the state's child welfare system say they learned some important lessons this summer. The post Energy Jobs Rising And Lessons From A Child Welfare Tour, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

An age old tradition of using shapes instead of notes helps untrained singers harmonize. And as the fall season kicks off, a look at weather extremes -- and if climate change is playing a role. The post A Rural Singing Tradition Takes Shape And How Climate Change Affects Weather, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Not everyone approves of the efforts to present only positive images of America's past. And, biologists are using a rare method to clean up a tributary of the Monongahela River. The post Renovating ‘Negative' Images Of History And Using Mussels For Pollution Cleanup, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Healing Appalachia draws big names and big crowds to an annual celebration of recovery. And, a program that helps thousands of disabled West Virginians could be cut. The post Healing Appalachia Kicks Off And Bracing For Disability Cuts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate highlights his investigation in millions of dollars in hidden costs for power customers in West Virginia and we'll tell you what health officials are doing to prep for the upcoming flu season. The post Prepping For Flu Season And Investigating Hidden Power Costs, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is asking for public input on two key issues: a plan to triple energy production and applying for Rural Health Transformation funds. And, broadening the state's Hope Scholarship program has made the number of participants harder to predict. The post Seeking Public Opinions And Assessing Hope Scholarship Estimates, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

As summer fades into fall, West Virginians have a short time left this season to view two distinct stars in the skies overhead. And, electric customers in this state may have paid millions of dollars in hidden and unnecessary fees. The post Bright Orange Stars Overhead And Hidden Costs For Power, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

As WVU and Pitt prepare for to clash, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is highlighting a different kind of backyard brawl. And, an Appalachian playwright is being remembered for the laughter he brought to stage with a hapless character. The post A Different Backyard Brawl And An Appalachian Playwright, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services has released the results of its statewide listening tour. And we'll preview the latest Us & Them edition, which takes a look at this country's criminal justice system and what it would take to make it stronger for all. The post Findings From Child Welfare Tour And Rebuilding Justice In A Divided America, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Lawmakers are getting a better understanding of the state's capacity to respond to deadly floods. And an Appalachian poet explores nature and marriage in his latest book. The post Assessing Future Flood Response And Turning To Poetry In Grief, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Health experts talk about the FDA's latest restrictions for the COVID-19 shot and call center operators discuss the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The post COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines And 3 Numbers To Call For Help, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Wildfires in Canada can create air quality concerns in West Virginia. And, high tech helmets are the latest effort to prevent traumatic brain injuries in student athletes. The post How Wildfires Affect Air Quality And Protecting Student Athletes, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Being held in the U.S. for the first time, the Spartan Trifecta World Championship got underway at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean. And, a small Appalachian radio station funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting sets its sites on the future. The post Racing Begins In Spartan Trifecta And Tuning In To Allegheny Mountain Radio, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia have officially merged to form a single new education union. And families for four kids are taking a gas production firm to court, saying fracking has caused significant health problems. The post Ed Unions Say They're Stronger Together And Kids Sue Over Fracking Concerns, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Appalachian Power gets the funds it needs -- but customers won't have to foot the entire bill. And a British filmmaker finds success by setting his sights on Marshall University. The post Cost Increase For Power Customers And British Filmmaker Focuses on Marshall, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, the immigration crackdown is creating concerns for the specialized workforce of Kentucky's billion-dollar horse racing industry. And a Huntington music fest celebrates the diverse sounds of a troubled teen from the early 1900s. The post ICE Raids Affect Horse Racing And Diamond Teeth Mary Still Sparkles, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Business will be suspended at the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, as the court holds a day of mourning for former Chief Justice Tim Armstead. And, a group of women runners will take on the annual Charleston Distance Run this Saturday. The post A Day For Mourning Armstead And A ‘Girl' Group Goes The Distance, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The Public Service Commission has issued another order it hopes will streamline broadband expansion in West Virginia -- but not everyone supports the plan. And the next episode of Us & Them examines caregiving in America -- what it takes and how much it should pay. The post The Broadband Stumbling Block And Weighing The Cost Of Caregiving, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Tim Armstead, former Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court of Appeals who also served in the House of Delegates, died Tuesday. The post Remembering Justice Armstead And Examining Appalachia's Water Crisis, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Tour dates open in September and October for elk viewing in the Mountain State -- just in time for rutting season. And, small towns and old coal communities are desperate for clean drinking water but finding it hard to compete with more populous areas for state funding. The post Viewing Mountain State Elk And Addressing Small Town Water Woes, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

If you can find the Big Dipper, chances are you can find the whirlpool galaxy in the skies over West Virginia. And, you might be surprised to learn where a titanium factory in West Virginia is getting some of its energy. The post A Titanium Factory's Energy Source And Finding The Whirlpool Galaxy, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union attempts to stop the deployment of West Virginia's National Guard to the nation's capitol and a podcast shines a light on some lesser-known sounds of Appalachia. The post An Effort To Block Guard's Deployment And Appalachia's Hardcore Music Scene, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, despite heavy public opposition, the state Department of Environmental Protection has approved air quality and construction permits for an energy microgrid between the towns of Davis and Thomas in Canaan Valley. And, a six-year battle to prevent construction of a natural gas pipeline was lost. The post Microgrid Construction To Begin And Impacts Of Natural Gas Pipeline, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, South Fork Coal – which had operations that were contested by numerous conservation groups – has idled its operations and furloughed its remaining employees. And, a little-known piece of Harpers Ferry's storied history is getting some attention. The post After A Coal Firm’s Bankruptcy And Celebrating Success Against The Odds, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, some regions rely on bottled water as they wait more than 30 years for municipal systems to deliver clean drinking water. The post Grappling With A Decades-Old Water Problem, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a region of West Virginia pummeled by February floods still struggles to recover, and the West Virginia National Guard deploys to D.C. The post Recovery From February Flood Still Slow In Southern Counties, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia writer turns her observations of nature into a collection of essays and our Song of the Week. The post Writing About Nature And Birds And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a renowned practitioner of the geocaching hobby is a West Virginian and a father-daughter duo are keeping local news alive in Hurricane. The post Geocaching In The Eastern Panhandle And Keeping Local News Alive, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, keeping the flatfoot dance tradition alive and preserving a scout camp for future generations. The post A Celebration of Flatfoot Dancing And Preserving A Camp For Future Scouts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.