Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care. However, a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a national crisis. While official foster care cases are carefully tracked, many informal examples of kinship care aren’t part of the data. For this Us & Them episode, we hear the experiences of those who’ve been part of the foster care system.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jan. 17, 2024

Training In Recognizing Human Trafficking Offered

Not everyone understands what human trafficking is and what it isn’t. But a special training opportunity Thursday morning will explain the differences.

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Government Randy Yohe, Dec. 07, 2023

Prosecuting COVID-19 Relief Fraud Is An Ongoing Effort

Illegally obtaining COVID-19 relief funds is being called “the greatest fraud of our generation.”

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Government Eric Douglas, Nov. 29, 2023

Federal Prosecutors Often Pursue Human Traffickers In W.Va.

There is a chance that human trafficking is going on right in front of us, but most of us don’t know what to look for. In the second of our three-part series on human trafficking in West Virginia, we learn more about the law enforcement and prosecution side of the issue.

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Government Randy Yohe, Nov. 06, 2023

Jewish Fears, Zero Hate Crime Tolerance Highlight W.Va. Antisemetic Law Enforcement Training

Federal officials say antisemitism in America is up 400 percent since the Hamas-Israel War began a month ago, and West Virginia law enforcement is on high alert.

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 04, 2023

U.S. Attorney Launches Hotline For Information On Federal Prison

A hotline has been set up to gather more information about abuses at a federal prison in Preston County.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Mar. 11, 2017

Ohio County Deputies to Carry Opioid Overdose Antidote

Ohio County sheriff's deputies are soon going to start carrying antidotes for opioid overdoses.WTRF-TV reports that the Ohio County commission on Tuesday…

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