West Virginia
Color Manufacturers Sue West Virginia Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Food Dye Ban

In March, West Virginia enacted a law, House Bill 2354 (HB 2354) banning foods containing any one of seven artificial food colors from being sold in the state.
On October 6, the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for Southern West Virginia arguing that the new law is unconstitutional, as it does not provide a scientific basis that the targeted colorants are unsafe, therefore violating equal protection guarantees under the U.S. and state constitutions.
The lawsuit also alleges that the law is “so vague and ambiguous” that it violates constitutional due process protections, and that it operates as an unconstitutional bill of attainder as it singles out for prohibition and criminal sanction the targeted color additives without providing their manufacturers any opportunity to demonstrate that they are not harmful and thus not worthy of criminal penalties.
ICAM says that, if the law is allowed to be enforced, its members (i.e., color additive manufacturers and producers of foods and beverages containing the targeted food dyes) will suffer “irreparable” harm, both economically and through the deprivations of their constitutional protections.
HB 2354 amends the Code of West Virginia, Section 16, Article 7.2 to change the conditions for food adulteration. Now passed, the law considers foods containing red 3, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, blue 2, or green 3, as well as butylated hydroxyanisole and propylparaben, to be “adulterated,” effectively prohibiting the sale of any such food in the state. If allowed to be enforced, beginning January 2028, the targeted food additives must not be contained in food items for sale in the state.
“MAHA”—A “Pseudoscientific Fad?”
“It appears that HB 2354 is part of a new pseudoscientific fad that seeks to upend decades-long settled science, entirely lacking in any justification,” ICAM’s lawsuit reads. The group cited the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) determinations that the seven targeted food dyes are safe for use, following a “thorough review and testing process” as required by the 1960 Color Additive Amendments.
On the other hand, under the leadership of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), known for his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda, FDA has turned against synthetic food colorants, announcing in April its initiative to coerce industry into abandoning their use.
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The movement to restrict artificial food colorants began years before “MAHA” became a widely known acronym or before the current Administration took office, however, with consumer advocates pushing lawmakers to act against red dye 3 in particular. California was the first state to pass any state food additive ban, which included red dye 3, with the October 2023 California Food Safety Act.
FDA also revoked its food use authorization for red dye 3 in January 2025, just before the end of the last Administration—although the agency said at the time that the available scientific evidence still points to the safety of red dye 3 as a food additive.

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West Virginia University issues campus warning following report of burglaries

West Virginia University has issued a campus warning in Morgantown after multiple burglaries were reported over the weekend.
University police said that people who live along North High Street and Belmar Avenue reported items being stolen from rooms in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12.
Police said the reports were filed hours after the alleged burglaries and it appears the homes were gotten into through unlocked doors or windows.
Three suspects have been identified by police in connection with the burglaries, but no descriptions were provided.
Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to call 304-293-3136, submit a tip online, or visit the department along Chestnut Ridge Road.
Police are encouraging people to routinely check their homes to make sure windows, doors, and other ways into homes are securely locked and any suspicious behavior should be reported immediately.
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West Virginia High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Oct. 14

West Virginia high school football rankings has practically seen no change at the top in the last three weeks as the same programs have kept up their winning ways throughout the course of the regular season.
Bridgeport has passed the midway point of the season undefeated at 6-0, holding down the No. 1 spot in West Virginia. Martinsburg has really turned things around since starting 0-2, winning a fourth straight contest. Who else made an impression last week and enters the Top 25 mix?
The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.
Here is the latest West Virginia high school football Top 25 rankings, according to Massey as of Oct. 14.
1. Bridgeport Indians
The Bridgeport Indians (7-0) are coming off an undefeated 2024 season by dominating Herbert Hoover in the Class AAA state championship game. Bridgeport sits firmly entrenched atop of the West Virginia rankings the last few weeks as the top team in the state.
It’s going to be hard to unseat the Indians as they have a favorable schedule the rest of the regular season ahead of them and could run the table at 14-0 for the second consecutive year. Bridgeport cruised by Spring Valley, 48-14, and this week takes on Preston on the road.
2. Martinsburg Bulldogs
The Martinsburg Bulldogs (5-2) is playing their best football of the season after dropping two straight to start the 2025 campaign. The Bulldogs have a rich history when it comes to winning state championships and after winning a second straight last year, tested their mettle against New Jersey’s Camden to start the year.
The Bulldogs dominated No. 4 Morgantown last week, 34-6, showing this team is back to playing at a high level.
Martinsburg was off to their first 0-2 start since 2015 until they were able to get off the snide against Woodson. The Bulldogs have a chance to notch six victories in a row when they take on Washington (3-3) at home.
3. Huntington Highlanders
Huntington (5-1) just continues to make easy work of whomever they face, latest being Parkersburg in a 35-3 win. The Highlanders made all the woes of losing in the regular season opener go away in Week 2 when they upset Martinsburg, 22-20, a team that they lost to last year by a point the Class AAAA state semifinals. The Highlanders have won five straight games and firmly put themselves at the top of AAAA with the victory over the Redskins. Huntington looks to make it six straight victories this week when they take on George Washington (6-1).
4. Morgantown Mohigans
Morgantown (6-1) played in what could season a defining game when took on No. 4 Martinsburg, 34-6 loss, last week. Morgantown’s offense has been as well as any in the state behind the running of senior tailback Isaiah Thompson, who has rushed for 482 yards and scored eight touchdowns.
The Mohigans look to bounce back this week when they go on the road to take on Parkersburg South.
5. Princeton Tigers
There’s not many offenses in the state of West Virginia clicking quite like the Princeton Tigers right now. The Tigers (6-0) are averaging a staggering 43.6 points per contest behind the play of senior quarterback Chance Barker. Princeton’s signal caller has so far completed 30 of 48 passes for 483 yards, six touchdowns and only one pick through the first few weeks of the season. The Tigers take aim at winning a sixth straight when they face Woodrow Wilson (4-2).
6. Independence (6-0)
7. Frankfort (7-0)
8. Spring Mills (4-2)
9. Fairmont (5-1)
10. Herbert Hoover (5-1)
11. George Washington (6-1)
12. Wheeling Park (4-3)
13. University (5-2)
14. Nitro (6-1)
15. Jefferson (2-4)
16. North Marion (5-1)
17. Bluefield (5-2)
18. Chapmanville (6-0)
19. Spring Valley (4-3)
20. Musselman (2-4)
21. Wahama (7-0)
22. Parkersburg (3-4)
23. Parkersburg South (2-4)
24. Wheeling Central Catholic (4-2)
25. Woodrow Wilson (4-2)
For high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the Mountain State, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the gridiron excitement across the state of West Virginia.
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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on Oct. 13, 2025
Are you looking to win big? The West Virginia Lottery offers a variety of games if you think it’s your lucky day.
Lottery players in West Virginia can choose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states. Other games include Lotto America, Daily 3, Daily 4 and Cash 25.
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Here’s a look at Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 13 drawing
13-14-32-52-64, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2
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Winning Lotto America numbers from Oct. 13 drawing
05-08-10-39-47, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 03
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from Oct. 13 drawing
4-3-1
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from Oct. 13 drawing
5-4-5-5
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Winning Cash 25 numbers from Oct. 13 drawing
03-09-14-15-18-24
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
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