W.Va. Balanced Scorecard shows continued improvement in public schools post-COVID

-- Graphic by Steven Allen Adams CHARLESTON — A review of data from West Virginia’s annual Balanced Scorecard for public schools and public charter schools shows that math, reading and writing proficiency is not only returning to pre-COVID levels...

Kirk to be honored at state Capitol Thursday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Multiple vigils have been held throughout the Mountain State since right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated, but Thursday evening will likely bring out the largest crowd. Governor Patrick Morrisey, as...

Michigan opens portal for overseas military voters to return ballots electronically

(Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. Michigan voters...

Morrisey tells WVU Board of Governors that state must win ‘economic Backyard Brawl’

Woodburn Hall on the West Virginia University campus, is shown April, 24, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File) MORGANTOWN — On Saturday, the West Virginia University Mountaineers did their part by winning the Backyard Brawl...

FNB Adds AI and Data Science Directors to Strategy Leadership Team

Santosh Sinha and Sundeep Tangirala Are Newest Senior Vice Presidents to Join Company PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced today that it has hired...

Use BetMGM Bonus Code SHNEWSGET to Win $150 Bonus Bets By Betting Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame, Any Game Today

Sign up with the BetMGM bonus code SHNEWSGET now to unlock a $150 bet-and-get promo in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Claim $150 in bonus bets today by placing a winning $10 first bet after you register with the BetMGM...

This University President And His Wife Gave Their School $50 Million

Marshall University has been given a record $50 million by its president, Brad D Smith. getty Brad D. Smith, the current president of Marshall University, and his wife, Alys have given $50 million to the university for a program designed to...

US rolls toward a ‘terrible’ government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have entered a stalemate over whether to fund the government for seven weeks or begin a shutdown that could last considerably longer, amid high partisan tensions. Lawmakers, it seems, did not...

Morrisey stresses economic Backyard Brawl

MORGANTOWN — On Saturday, the West Virginia University Mountaineers did their part by winning the Backyard Brawl in dramatic fashion over rival Pitt. Just 24 hours prior, Gov. Patrick Morrisey informed the WVU Board of Governors that it’s going to...

Opinion: Naming UI center for Kirk would clarify its mission

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. As the shock of Charlie Kirk’s assassination still hung in the air last week, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks floated an idea that was hardly...

Cignetti is 'all about winning,' and he's done it everywhere before IU

Curt Cignetti is 13-2 as Indiana football coach and led the Hoosiers to their first College Football Playoff appearance in his first season. To understand who he is and how he got here is to realize he is as disciplined and routine whether he's...

This Day in History: Sept. 15, 2025

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) -Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson captures Harpers Ferry, Virginia (present-day West Virginia), and some 12,000 Union soldiers as General Robert E. Lee’s army moves north into Maryland. The Federal garrison...

IGNATZ “IGGY” OLACK

Ignatz Paul Olack, 70, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born June 5, 1955 a son of the late Ignatz J. and Lydia (Clark) Olack. Iggy retired from...

Kansas football could play game overseas against Arizona State in 2026

LAWRENCE — There is a chance Kansas football is going to play a game overseas next year against Arizona State. According to a report from the Post and Courier, the two sides would be a part of the “Union Jack Classic” event in London at Wembley...

Pennsylvania, New Jersey rank in Top 10 states with most student debt

University Student Loan Debt With Borrowed Money PENNSYLVANIA - Pennsylvania has long been a destination for higher education, but a new report suggests that comes at a significant cost for its residents. Thousands of Pennsylvanians are waking up...

This Day in History: Confederate troops capture Harpers Ferry

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (WHSV) - Over 160 years ago on Sept. 15, 1962, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson and his troops captured Harpers Ferry. At the time, Harpers Ferry was part of Virginia, though today it is part of West Virginia. The town,...

Column: Bethany, West Liberty Students Deserve Praise for Demonstrating

This week, several outstanding college students are not just learning, but putting into action an essential component of a complete, well-rounded, quality education — peaceful assembly and advocacy. Students at West Liberty and Bethany, both whose...

The Racing Report: Eddie Carrier, Jr.

The Racing Report is a five-part photo essay shot at short tracks in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania that will run in Farm and Dairy through the summer. Each month we will feature a different driver from around the region. For the fifth and...

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

This story is part of Afar’s America 250 coverage, which includes articles, podcasts, and social media storytelling. Epic trips come in all shapes and sizes—you don’t need to summit the tallest mountain or hike the deepest canyon to find travel...

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog September 18

The weather today will be patchy fog in the morning. Sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 5 mph. Maryland ranks 9th most diverse state in America! With top spots in racial, educational, and worker-class diversity, the Free...