BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — State Police Superintendent Col. Jack Chambers confirmed Monday that Sgt. Cory Maynard and other troopers were “ambushed” while responding to a shooting call Friday in […]
Local Government
Mon Power, Hope Gas seek rate increases from PSC
CHARLESTON — Two West Virginia utilities are asking the state Public Service Commission for a rate increase. Both Hope Gas and Mon Power/Potomac Edison made filings this week with the […]
Federal lawsuit filed over unpaid civil penalties by Justice companies
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a civil filing over unpaid penalties by more than a dozen companies Gov. Jim Justice and his family. The filing does not name Jim […]
Regional gov’ts protest utility increases in Fayette, Mercer, Cabell
Local governments are protesting rate increase proposals by two big utilities, Appalachian Power and West Virginia American Water. “With a median household income $8,000 less than the average for our […]
AG reps to make mobile office stops
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north-central West Virginia residents in June to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any […]
Granholm, Manchin in Wheeling for battery factory
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm joined the groundbreaking for the $760 million Form Energy industrial battery plant on site of the old Weirton Steel property, calling the development possible because […]
Area lawyers, judges honor retired federal Judge Irene Keeley for 30 years of service
MORGANTOWN – Local lawyers and judges gathered at WVU’s Erickson Alumni Center Thursday afternoon to honor federal Judge Irene M. Keeley, who retired last September after 30 years on the […]
Former Westover mayor not guilty of battery
Former Westover Mayor Dave Johnson has been found not guilty of misdemeanor battery stemming from an altercation with former Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins. Both Johnson and Mullins confirmed Magistrate […]
City Council discusses prison transportation rules
KINGWOOD — A discussion about transporting prisoners led to the decision to only transport those arrested by city police officers. “The municipal judge believes we should not transport,” Mayor Jean […]
Justice firms face heat
A gusher of financial pressures is hitting all at once on businesses headed by Gov. Jim Justice, a candidate for U.S. Senate whose political pitch traditionally has been as a […]
