Mineral News & Tribune

02/23/2025

🇺🇸 State Symbol Showdown: Can You Match the Flag and Motto to the State? 🏴📝

Think you know your states? Put your knowledge to the test in this week’s State Symbol Showdown! Match state flags and mottos to their states and see how many you can get right!

🎯 Challenge your friends, family, and co-workers & see who reigns supreme! 🏆
📢 Bragging rights are on the line! Share your score and tag a friend to beat it!

Are you up for the challenge? Click the link and play today! ↩️
👉 www.wvnews.com/trivia 👈

02/22/2025

BUDGET WOES? Depends on who you ask, but West Virginia lawmakers are crafting a budget while the state has been than $2 billion in reserve.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — It is up to state lawmakers to make the next move in formulating West Virginia’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

02/22/2025

HARMING OR HELPING HEALTH CARE? West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey supports repealing health care facility building restrictions while health care experts say the rules keep health care available and affordable in rural areas. Read all about it:

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The certificate of need program continues to be a major topic of discussion in West Virginia as legislators consider the program’s future in the state.

02/22/2025

RECORD-BREAKING FUNDRAISING: Glenville State University's resurgence continues under Dr. Mark Manchin as the school raised a record $1.2 million on its Day of Giving thanks to more than 1,100 supporters. Read all about it:

GLENVILLE, W.Va. (WV News) — With generous support from the Pioneer community, Glenville State University has raised a record-breaking $1.2 million from over 1,100 donors during the 2025 Founders Day

02/22/2025

Another update on WVU's tournament chances.

02/21/2025

The Mountaineers have been on the edge of using "hybrid" defenses, with one or more players at positions with names that weren't thought of a generation ago.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In an era when football defenses have to contend with a wide array of opposing attacks and principles, the ability to be versatile, both in personnel and

02/21/2025

State Republicans motion to abolish the Public Employees Insurance Agency, prioritizing private insurance agencies arguing it could provide competitive options for public employees. The bill's critics have pointed out this would strip vital public employees such as teachers, law enforcement officers, first responders, and many more of needed health coverage.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates aims to abolish the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) and replace it with private insurance

02/21/2025

Discussion on Senate Bill 154 took up much of an Education committee meeting on Thursday, as concerns over the bill's wording could be interpreted. The Bill would prohibit schools from requiring Sexual Education, and require school staff to report if a student requests an accommodation to affirm a change in the student's gender identity.

Though it’s still early, issues of gender identity have been prominent in the legislative session this year, and the Senate Education committee took up the issue in their meeting Thursday.

02/21/2025

KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) - Facing funding cuts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Piedmont Library director Paula Boggs asked the Mineral County Commission Feb. 19 for an extra $2,000, if

02/21/2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a resolution Tuesday opposing the redesignation of a segment of the Potomac River.

02/21/2025

Michael T. Benson is expected to become WVU’s next president, pending contract talks. A seasoned leader, he brings extensive higher education experience.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, an experienced higher education leader and current president of Coastal Carolina University, is expected to become the next president of West Virginia University, pending

02/21/2025

Permits to drill shale wells in the Marcellus and Utica have surged, according to industry officials. Antero seems to be expanding it'd drilling operations in West Virginia.

Shale industry officials are reporting a surge in the number of permits issued to drill new shale wells in the Marcellus and Utica, with a total of 36 new permits

02/21/2025

The West Virginia Senate has passed a vaccine exemption bill, sending the measure to the House. Read more here:

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia Senate passed a controversial vaccine exemption bill following more than an hour of debate on Friday.

02/21/2025

Daily 3, Daily 4 & Cash 25 are now on the iPlay app starting Feb. 24! Play from your phone & earn bonus PlayOn points with every ticket.

The West Virginia Lottery is expanding its popular iPlay app, offering even more gaming options to players across the state. Starting at 9:00 AM on February 24, players can purchase

02/21/2025

Allied Health Solutions Durable Medical Equipment has transitioned to the WVU Medicine brand, becoming WVU Medicine Home Medical Equipment! Committed to delivering affordable, high-quality products and equipment to ensure a seamless transition of patient care to home!

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Although WVU Medicine Home Medical Equipment (HME) rebranded this year, its team and commitment to quality care remain the same. Home Medical Equipment

02/21/2025

🌱 Spring Gardening Tips! WV Master Gardeners share expert advice on prepping soil, choosing plants, and avoiding common mistakes for a thriving garden! 🌸🌿 https://ow.ly/irbf50V06rZ

02/21/2025

Rich Rodriguez is eager to get back to coaching at West Virginia University, with spring drills set to start next week. Hear from the coach in this video:

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez provides an overview of his goals for his first spring of his second go-round at the helm of the Mountaineer football program

02/21/2025

West Virginia University's Board of Governor's have voted to hire their top candidate to replaced President E. Gordon Gee after he retires. They just aren't saying who it is for now:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia University Board of Governors voted to approve a top candidate to serve as the University’s 27th president during a regular meeting Thursday