Emergency Communications: A new federal study says West Virginia’s National Radio Quiet Zone doesn’t have to mean dead spots—there are fixes to improve public safety radio coverage in Pocahontas and Pendleton counties. Health Data Infrastructure: Gov. Morrisey announced an $855,400 award to the West Virginia Health Information Network to strengthen secure statewide health data exchange. Education & Workforce: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured Cabell County’s Woody Williams Career and Technical Center and met educators across the state on literacy, science, and career training. STEM in Schools: A Mercer County team is gearing up for the Culineering Challenge, blending engineering design with edible solutions. Scholarships: WVU Tech launched the Golden Scholars program with a $1.8 million gift to support 13 students each year from southern West Virginia starting Fall 2027. Transit Clean Tech: Mountain Line expanded its propane autogas bus pilot, doubling the fleet within a year. Public Safety Planning: West Virginia Community Development Hub is training flood-hit communities to build disaster plans before the next flood. Local Utilities: The PSC approved amended agreements tied to Fayette County PSD systems, including work to address sewage impacts. Wireless Coverage Gap: Another report details the coverage shortfalls and points to expanded towers and frequencies as a path forward. Drug Patent Fight: Organon sued Mylan over a proposed generic tapinarof cream approval. Sports Betting Tech: New York’s NFL betting numbers hit $595M in Week 1, with prediction markets also surging.