West Virginia
Stonewall Resort hosts WV National Hunting and Fishing Day events
ROANOKE, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) hosted its annual Hunting and Fishing Day at Stonewall Resort on Saturday, featuring activities made to introduce children to outdoor fun.
Children aged 17 and under were invited to participate in and experience many of the activities and displays with real hands-on learning and instructional opportunities while gaining important knowledge about wildlife, hunting, fishing, firearms safety, and outdoor recreation.
Officials with the WVDNR said West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day events are a great opportunity for families to learn about nature while enjoying themselves. WVDNR Officer Sgt. Ryan Schafer talked about how important it is to give West Virginia youth outdoor opportunities.
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“Sometimes we put 1,200 kids through this youth challenge, and it introduces a lot of kids that don’t have a chance to hunt and fish, or shoot a firearm, or cast a fishing pole, it gives them an opportunity to come here and do it,” Schafer said.
“And that is our ultimate goal is to get the young generation back into fishing and hunting because a lot of kids, you know, are on the internet and computers and TVs. So, that is our goal here today is to introduce them back into the outdoors. And so far, the count is really good this year for building this back up.”
The event also included samples of wild game, farm-fresh foods, live music, discussions on boating safety and a hunting booth where WVDNR officers could talk to the youth about hunting safety and rules.
You can learn more about West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day here.
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West Virginia
Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law, increasing criminal penalties in W.Va. for DUI causing death
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey officially signed House Bill 4712 into law on Friday.
The bill, better known as Baylea’s Law, increases criminal penalties against those who are convicted of driving under the influence resulting in death. The bill is named after Baylea Bower, a 24-year-old woman from Boone County who was killed in a car crash on Easter in 2025 caused by a drunk driver.
The bill passed the House in February, with several of Bower’s family and friends gathered at the West Virginia Capitol in support of the bill.
“Obviously we’re going to be heartbroken,” Bower’s friend India Henderson said. “We have the lifetime sentence of not having Baylea. But if this does help save a life in the future and cause someone to not want to go out and cause this tragedy, then that is a win.”
In accordance with the passage of the bill, Baylea’s Law will take effect on June 12.
“West Virginia will no longer allow those who drive while impaired to escape the full weight of justice,” Morrisey said Friday in a press release. “Baylea’s Law gives our legal system the teeth to demand absolute accountability for the most heartbreaking crimes. Today, our laws stand firmly on the side of victims and their families.”
Specifically, Baylea’s Law introduces the offense of aggravated DUI resulting in death, which will carry the following mandatory sentences, according to a release from Morrisey’s office:
- Five to 30 years in prison
- Fine of $2,000 to $10,000
- Lifetime revocation of the offender’s driver’s license
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