CHARLESTON — While many questions still have to be answered about how exactly sports betting will be legalized in West Virginia, one part of the new law is clear. Contact […]
Local Government
MUB receives dual awards for excellence in wastewater treatment
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Utility Board’s Star City and Cheat Lake wastewater treatment plants have again received Platinum Peak Performance Awards by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. Platinum Awards […]
Preston County prosecutor disputes handling of primary election certification
KINGWOOD — The Preston County prosecutor disputed the way the county commission handled the certification of the primary election Thursday, including the circuit judge’s race in which he was a candidate. […]
Preston Commission candidate requests a recount of votes
KINGWOOD — Preston Commission candidate Lucas Tatham has requested a recount of votes in the May primary. Tatham finished 35 votes behind Samantha Stone in the Republican primary. Also running […]
Morgantown adopts new law that raises parking permit fees
MORGANTOWN — A law that raises permit fees for the city’s designated parking districts and creates a template for the creation of future parking districts was adopted during Morgantown City […]
District 4 county commissioners have second meeting to discuss area road concerns
MORGANTOWN — The six counties that make up the West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 have more miles of state roads and more vehicle traffic than any district […]
Gov. Jim Justice plans special session for next week
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice plans to call a special session of the Legislature next week, but a controversial policy involving fees to pro sports leagues from betting in West […]
Morgantown City Council eyes way to limit heavy trucks in city limits
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown is looking at the state’s Home Rule program as a means to “regulate the roads within its corporate limits,” which, according to City Manager Paul Brake, could […]
Candidates fill vacancies on ballot
W. Va. — Two new candidates have joined the fray for the November general election, filling vacancies on the ballot. Aaron Metz, a Republican from Morgantown, filed with the secretary […]
Preston Commissioners schedule to certify primary results
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday to certify the results of the May primary. Commissioners concluded their canvass of the votes Monday afternoon and declared […]

