Ukraine

On this week’s episode, we’re journeying far and wide through Appalachia and beyond. Author Mesha Maren takes us from the hills of West Virginia to the Texas/Mexico border — the land of the Luchador. We’ll also hear about what West Virginians are doing to help Ukrainian refugees. And, we’ll learn about what doctors are saying about medical cannabis in the Mountain State — where it's now available to more than 8,000 patients.

On this West Virginia Morning, there is a West Virginia group coming together to help settle refugees in the Mountain State. Also, in this show, rooftop solar panels can cost tens of thousands of dollars to install, but co-ops are making it easier for people of modest means to have them.

Gov. Jim Justice ordered state law enforcement almost a month ago to collect surplus items. Now, West Virginia will ship used body armor to Ukraine citizens caught in the line of fire.

On this West Virginia Morning, teachers and coaches have tremendous influence over students with the things they say and do. A new law in West Virginia aims to give them more tools when it comes to student health.

Several West Virginia students from across the state got to speak with a family fleeing the war in Ukraine last week. They joined a video call with Ukrainian actress Alona Buznitskaya and her elderly mother and uncle.

Marshall University's Institute for Cyber Security joins partnership with West Virginia National Guard and Forge Security LLC.

Gov. Jim Justice sent a letter Friday to Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, requesting that the West Virginia Legislature pledge $5 million to help the country of Ukraine rebuild a children’s hospital in the city of Mariupol.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Friday he has asked state law enforcement to collect surplus body armor for donation to Ukraine in its defense from attack from Russia.

Marshall University faculty and students gather for a candle-light vigil demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Russian invasion in Ukraine is sending shockwaves throughout the world, but did you know there is a region of Ukraine with close ties to Appalachia? We explore this relationship.