West Virginians are dying of neglect in jails and prisons. The state wants to limit how families can pursue justice.
Sun Sep 6 2026 06:00 AM EDT
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Mountain State Spotlight hires reporter to cover energy and the environment
Thu Sep 3 2026 06:01 AM EDT
Morrisey has said a family aid program is running out of money. Here’s what TANF is, what it pays for and why it matters.
Mon Aug 31 2026 03:58 PM EDT
Trump and Congress want states to take the lead on disaster recovery. West Virginia isn’t ready.
Thu Aug 27 2026 06:00 AM EDT
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Tue Aug 25 2026 03:55 PM EDT
Share your experiences with Hopemont, Jackie Withrow, Lakin and John Manchin hospitals
Fri Aug 21 2026 09:04 AM EDT
A decade ago, lawmakers created a Future Fund to save coal and gas wealth. It never saved a penny.
Sun Aug 16 2026 06:00 AM EDT
Workers in Ames Goldsmith plant lacked safety protections before fatal chemical leak, federal investigation finds
Thu Aug 13 2026 04:47 PM EDT
West Virginia’s fire commission has failed for 50 years to make a plan to address the state’s high fire death rate
Sun Aug 9 2026 06:00 AM EDT
New study: Black lung disease rate in Appalachia is the worst in nearly 50 years as coal miner protections stall
Wed Aug 5 2026 06:00 AM EDT