Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 58th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. HB 2120: Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission (original similar to SB 479) Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for HB 2164: To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security…
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 57th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 24: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues regarding admission to residency programs SCR 25: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study incentives and policies to fund public libraries SR 47:…
Update: This version includes an update from the Sheriff’s Office on additional felony charges as well as clarification about which car crossed the median. INWOOD, W.Va. — A crash that killed a Williamsport woman and shut down I-81 in both directions for three hours Sunday night resulted in one driver’s death and DUI charges for…
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 56th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 46: Designating April 8, 2025, as Child Care Day THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2008: Executive Branch Reorganization – (Com. amend. pending) – (With right to amend) Eng. HB 2009: Relating to…
Frederick County, VA — A Frederick County, Virginia teenager has been charged with attempted murder after shooting his stepfather in what the Sheriff’s Office characterizes as a domestic incident. The 16-year-old called dispatch Sunday and said he had just shot his stepfather. Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and EMS personnel responded to the Shawneeland residence…
The state PSC Approves Agreement Between Warm Springs Public Service District and Cacapon Investments At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 7th day of April 2025. CASE NO. 24-0951-PSD-DC WARM SPRINGS PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Request for Approval of an Operation and…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A crash late Friday in Martinsburg claimed the life of a motorcyclist. West Virginia State Police say they were called around 8:39 to the 55 mile marker area of Rt. 9 to the report of a crash involving a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, 37-year-old Grason Burkett of Martinsburg was attempting…
Monday, April 7, 2025 – 55th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2123: Modifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse (original similar to SB 509) Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for HB 2217: Relating to penalties for…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Four people have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy operating in Berkeley, Morgan, and Hampshire Counties. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Northern West Virginia tells The Panhandle News Network 26 people were charged in 2023 in connection with the drug trafficking organization, led by Dorian Scott Burks and…
Friday, April 4, 2025 – 52nd Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 44: Memorializing life of basketball legend Jerry West THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2157: Provide one trip temporary vehicle permits to be purchased and printed online – (Com. title amend. pending)…