MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A 49-year old male fan intentionally jumped off the upper deck of Milan Puskar Stadium during West Virginia’s game against Baylor on Thursday night, according to a release […]
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Cyberterror and environmental safety: some Shale Insight Conference insights
PITTSBURGH – Environmental concerns and national security were at the forefront of conversations during the second and final day of the 2018 Shale Insight Conference, put on by the Marcellus […]
Fenceline monitoring: A way to monitor well pad emissions for public health
PITTSBURGH – Fenceline monitoring is a way to monitor emissions from well pads and other gas industry sites. It’s been talked about in West Virginia for several years, though the […]
Former NSA director: Shale gas boom has boosted national security
PITTSBURGH – Admiral Michael Rogers – former director of the National Security Agency and commander of the U.S. Cyber Command – closed the two-day Shale Insight Conference by looking a […]
Kingwood asks for dismissal of suit filed by former officers, replies to allegations
KINGWOOD — Kingwood and the mayor are asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two former police officers. In a “motion to dismiss in lieu of an answer” […]
U.S. Department of Justice introduces the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force
WASHINGTON D.C. — A new program announced at the first National Opioid Summit in Washington D.C. is focused to take further steps to help combat the opioid crisis in Appalachia. U.S. […]
Internet company announces broadband backbone through WV
CHARLESTON — A communications infrastructure company announced plans to build a fiber backbone across West Virginia, likely increasing internet access in some of the state’s rural communities. The announcement by Zayo […]
Saturday is the 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
CHARLESTON — Dozens of locations throughout West Virginia will be open Saturday for prescription drug drop-offs as part of the 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from the Drug Enforcement […]
1,500 properties headed to tax lien sale; deadline to pay is Nov. 4
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Chief Tax Deputy Kelly Palmer said 1,593 properties are headed to the upcoming tax lien sale, though that number could still change. The sale will be […]
Westover man arrested after alleged fight with officer
MORGANTOWN — A Westover man was arrested Oct. 24 after fleeing the scene of a reported domestic argument and getting into a fight with a Morgantown Police officer. According to […]
