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 Randy Yohe, Apr. 10, 2024

Internet Service Providers Required To Display Consumer Friendly Product Labeling

The new federal rules say any company, large or small, that offers standalone broadband internet service is required to prominently display consumer friendly labels at the point of sale, including in store and online.

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney, Oct. 03, 2023

National Emergency Alert Test Planned On Oct. 4

A national Emergency Alert System test will begin Wednesday at approximately 2:20 p.m.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 07, 2023

Federal Funds Help Private Schools Expand Internet Access

Seven private West Virginia schools will receive more than $120,000 from the Federal Communications Commission.

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Government Eric Douglas, May. 30, 2023

New FCC Maps Find Thousands Of Unserved Broadband Locations In W.Va.

High speed internet is one step closer for unserved parts of West Virginia with new maps just released by the FCC.

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Government Eric Douglas, May. 11, 2021

Eligible Consumers Can Receive Pandemic Broadband Discounts

Starting on May 12, eligible consumers will be able to sign up for temporary discounts on broadband services and on the purchase of laptops, desktop computers, and tablets through the Federal Communications Commission’s $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

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Government Liz McCormick, Dec. 08, 2020