MORGANTOWN — It was a celebratory atmosphere at the Monongalia County Justice Center Thursday as J. Timothy Pocius, Monongalia County’s newest magistrate, was sworn in. “I am excited,” Pocius said. […]
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Video of state trooper beating of suspect released
MARTINSBURG — The Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has released the dashcam video showing West Virginia State Police troopers allegedly using excessive force during an arrest in Berkeley County last […]
Alcohol Commission, police investigate possible St. Patrick’s Day weekend offenses
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration conducted compliance checks Saturday at a downtown bar, followed by a search by the Morgantown Police Department. The MPD and WVABCA entered […]
Manchin, Charleston set to host W.Va.’s largest job fair
CHARLESTON — One of the largest job fairs the state of West Virginia has ever seen is going to be held at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on Friday. From […]
Will Grier doesn’t back down from claim he’s the best QB in NFL draft
MORGANTOWN — It was 19 days ago that Will Grier told an NFL Combine audience “I feel like I’m the best quarterback in this draft.” What rang cocky to some […]
Woman will spend up to 15 years in prison for death of 7-month-old son
MORGANTOWN — A pregnant woman will spend time in prison after her neglect led to the death of her first child. Through tears, Julie Porreca, 20, told Judge Susan Tucker […]
Justice predicts “avalanche” of work soon on secondary roads
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice predicted an “avalanche of work” would begin soon on secondary roads across the state during an appearance Wednesday on MetroNews “Talkline.” “And absolutely there won’t […]
Trinity brings back varsity football, hires Marcus Law as head coach
MORGANTOWN — It’s been five years since Trinity Christian was able to last field a high school football team, but this fall, the Warriors will head back to the gridiron, […]
Morgantown Council adopts budget, votes down amendment to keep attorney in-house
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council voted 6-1 to adopt its $37.3 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday. Councilor Ryan Wallace voted in the minority after proposing an […]
Suit filed asking court to block Morgantown elections until wards equalized
MORGANTOWN — A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Monongalia County Circuit Court is asking for an injunction stopping the City of Morgantown from holding an election until it better equalizes the […]
