The investigation into the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller revealed that although the Boone County child was homeschooled, her parents had not turned in her 8th grade assessment as required. […]
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Lawsuit over jail conditions is dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit over conditions in the state’s jails system, saying the governor and state homeland security secretary aren’t the appropriate defendants who could […]
Yet another entity seeking millions from Justice companies
Another plaintiff laying claim to millions of dollars from the businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family is asking a federal court to get moving. That’s because there […]
Canine heat stroke cases on the rise locally; emergency veterinarian advises pet owners on warning signs
According to a 2023 report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the frequency, duration and intensity of heat waves have increased dramatically in recent decades, and 2023 was globally the […]
West Virginia state park has July 4 history, too
In Pocahontas County on this day 95 years ago, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park was dedicated. Which was an appropriate date, as many will say. That’s because the intense, 1863 […]
When is sleeping a crime? If you’re homeless, says the Supreme Court
by Noah Feldman In a defeat for advocates of the unhoused, the Supreme Court has rejected the argument that it is cruel and unusual punishment to outlaw sleeping outdoors in […]
Democrats will be OK if they want to
Bad debates happen, as Joe Biden’s supporters say. But that wasn’t a debate. Biden stood there in an apparent cloud of fatigue, while Donald Trump lied his way throughout, ignoring […]
Westover woman jailed for malicious assault
A Westover woman was arrested late Monday evening after allegedly slashing a man with a knife during a domestic dispute. At about 11:22 p.m. July 1, Westover Officer Jackson Rutledge […]
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Brockway Avenue home
A fire at a home on Brockway Avenue in Morgantown Wednesday morning claimed the life of a family pet and detoured traffic for several hours as Morgantown firefighters fought the […]
Mon Commission, Citynet assist with connectivity issues at Mylan Park
MORGANTOWN — On any given day, thousands of people find themselves at Mylan Park for a wide array of reasons. But as more and more people access the park, they’ve […]
