Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Monongalia County to be displayed at […]
Local Government
Manchin lights out for the frontier
A day after announcing he will not run for re-election for U.S. Senate, Joe Manchin was in the spotlight at a symposium on political civility. His appearance at the civility […]
Justice to push for pay raises for state workers
Gov. Jim Justice says he’ll advocate for a 5% pay raise for state employees and educators who are experiencing increased insurance costs. “I’m absolutely going to put forward another 5% […]
Haws: City still exploring locations for winter warming shelter
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws said Wednesday the city is “absolutely” seeking other location options for a winter warming shelter. Haws has become central to the warming shelter […]
Tunnelton asks commission to help fund water line extension
KINGWOOD — The town of Tunnelton is seeking funding for the Fortney Road water line extension. If funded, the extension will add seven new customers to the town’s water service. […]
SWA shares information to help trash problem
KINGWOOD — During a Tuesday evening meeting of the Preston County Solid Waste Authority (SWA), SWA President Don Smith, shared information he received while attending a recent Solid Waste Education […]
Mon County QRT awarded $1M federal grant
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) plans to use a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to employ a full-time data improvement coordinator, increase data […]
A look at campaign fundraising for state Senate 13th and 2nd districts
MORGANTOWN — Two candidates vying to succeed Sen. Mike Caputo in the state Senate 13th District have begun their fundraising. And in the 2nd District, incumbent Republican Mike Maroney is […]
SBA approves 46% increase in square footage allowance
CHARLESTON — The state School Building Authority took a vote Monday that SBA Chair Brian Abraham believes will hit the “sweet spot” when it comes to school construction projects. The […]
Plaintiffs in foster care class action move for sanctions
CHARLESTON — Lawyers in a federal class action lawsuit over how West Virginia manages its overflowing foster care system are pushing for sanctions, saying three or more years of requested […]
