Sporting Outdoors: West Virginia’s 2026 sport fish consumption advisories are less restrictive, with the black bass advisory at Sutton Lake fully removed and smallmouth bass in the Shenandoah River now limited to fish larger than 12 inches, based on updated fish tissue data. Rural Health Funding: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.4 million statewide health funding opportunity through the Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed at prevention and evidence-based community health efforts. Social Security Warning: A new analysis says Social Security could cut benefits by about 24% when the retirement trust fund is exhausted in 2032, averaging roughly a $500 monthly loss. School Infrastructure: Marion County schools are gearing up for summer work, including a new roof at East Fairmont High School and upgrades to safer school entrances. Veterans Law: Morrisey signed bills expanding Purple Heart parking enforcement and extending Gold Star spouse registration fee waivers to surviving Gold Star parents. Local Politics: Wheeling narrowly approved a new city flag policy, while Morgantown paused a conversion therapy amendment after backlash and legal concerns. Public Safety/Health: WVU researchers report a link between more sitting during pregnancy and higher risk of complications, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. NCAA Women’s Basketball: Alexis Bordas says her transfer to WVU was driven by a goal of playing in the NCAA women’s tournament. NCAA Baseball: Dawson Montesa’s quick turnaround helped WVU reach super regionals, keeping the postseason run alive.