WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed on Wednesday a legislative package with multiple measures aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act includes efforts to […]
Local Government
As first round of road work nears completion, busiest arteries in Morgantown area prep for work
MORGANTOWN — Safer and more efficient: those are the hopes for Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom as another round of major road work gets underway in the Morgantown area. Some […]
McKinley, Kawecki meet to discuss city issues
MORGANTOWN — Congressman David McKinley, R – W.Va., and Morgantown Mayor Bill Kawecki covered a number of topics during a brief Wednesday afternoon meeting in Morgantown City Council chambers. Kawecki […]
Ribbon cutting set for Mountaineer Center track facilities
MORGANTOWN — An unusually large crowd filled the Monongalia County Commission chamber on Wednesday as Rachel Ridgway’s senior civics class made the short trek from Trinity Christian School to observe […]
Loughry’s federal trial starts with 2 interpretations of wrongdoing
CHARLESTON —The historic trial of Justice Allen Loughry began today in federal court, with both sides acknowledging the case actually began when Loughry raised concerns about spending at the state […]
Morgantown among cities seeking permanent Home Rule program
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown will join cities across the state at the request of the West Virginia Municipal League to ask legislators to make the state’s Home Rule […]
Tunnelton VFD adds medic to first-responder team; Preston commission approves
KINGWOOD — The Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department received the county commission’s blessing this week to begin fielding a medic. TVFD Chief Franklin Schnopp presented figures showing from Aug. 1, 2017, […]
Senators acquit Justice Walker on impeachment charge
CHARLESTON — West Virginia senators overwhelmingly voted to acquit Justice Beth Walker of a single impeachment charge, censuring her instead. WVSUPCO Beth Walker “I am grateful to the members of […]
Senators vote not to impeach Walker, censure her instead
CHARLESTON — West Virginia senators overwhelmingly voted to acquit Justice Beth Walker of a single impeachment charge, censuring her instead. “I am grateful to the members of the West Virginia […]
Justice pledges $100 million for PEIA and 5 percent pay raise for teachers, other state workers
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice is making two major financial commitments with state finances following another month of revenue collections significantly exceeding estimates. Democrats are calling the commitments “political stunts.” During […]
