February 2026

Libretta Leombruno Howell age 96 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 in the Emergency Department of the Davis Medical Center.  Arrangements are incomplete. Read More

Sen. Chris Rose (R-Monongalia, 2) has introduced legislation aimed at changing how wind power projects are taxed in West Virginia, arguing the measure would create a more equitable energy tax structure. Read More

Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, visited the site of the former Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Weirton, calling for stronger federal trade enforcement and economic policies aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing jobs. Read More

Anna Ruth Harper, 85, of Elkins WV, died February 20,2026 at Valentine Assisted Living, surrounded by family. Read More

The West Virginia Senate Committee on the Judiciary will host a special listening session on child welfare and Child Protective Services on Monday, February 23. Read More

Tracy Marie Thompson, age 45 years, a resident of Harman, WV passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 in the Davis Medical Center. Read More

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz urged West Virginians to stand firm in their conservative values Saturday night as he delivered the keynote address at the Raleigh County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner. Read More

Hazel Stevenson, a resident of the Kingsville Community, died Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV with her family by her side. Read More

Gov. Patrick Morrisey criticized House Finance Chairman Del. Vernon Criss (R-Wood, 12) on Thursday, questioning the lawmaker’s stance on tax cuts and school choice in a post on social media. Read More

Lawmakers are considering a House Finance bill that would make major changes to West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program, and the proposal is drawing debate over the future of school choice in the state. Read More