If danger presented itself, would you be able to recognize a threat and have the confidence to defend yourself? The West Virginia University Police Department is hoping to provide a […]
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A bump-stock ban is common sense
A semiautomatic rifle equipped with a “bump stock” can fire at a rate of up to 800 rounds a minute. Does that make it a machine gun? Joe Biden and […]
Cannon’s handling of Trump’s classified records case went from bad to horrible
by Harry Litman As the judge presiding over the federal prosecution of Donald Trump for hoarding classified records at his Florida estate, Aileen Cannon has been a dubious influence from […]
Dealing with false facts: How to correct online misinformation
by Madelyn Sanfilippo Deepfakes of celebrities and misinformation about public figures might not be new in 2024, but they are more common and many people seem to grow ever more […]
Local fire agencies helping counties in eastern panhandle with massive fires
As multiple large fires rage across thousands of acres in four counties in the Eastern Panhandle, several local fire companies are answering the call for help to battle the blaze. […]
Graduation dates set for MTEC, Mon’s three public high schools
Both pomp, and circumstance, are peeking around the corner for Monongalia County Schools. May graduation dates have all been set for the county’s three public high schools, plus the Mon […]
City sets review board for May 15 PODA rollout
MORGANTOWN — The May 15 opening of Morgantown’s Private Outdoor Designated Area, or PODA, is just over 50 days away. There’s still plenty of work to do. A PODA […]
Why is Haiti’s economy so much worse than its neighbor’s?
by Tyler Cowen As Haiti continues its descent into chaos, the Dominican Republic continues to prosper. The two countries share the island of Hispaniola and a lot of history, and […]
Manchin vs. Blankenship? Possible, but not probable
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is leaving open the possibility — albeit remote — that he could run for the Senate as an independent. The veteran Democratic senator announced earlier […]
State now hopeful Exit 155 traffic lights can go up this fall
MORGANTOWN — Donna Hardy came to Thursday’s Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting to talk about vulnerable road users. She left with an earful about traffic lights at […]
