MORGANTOWN – In the wake of overwhelming support and no stated opposition, Hope Gas has submitted to the Public Service Commission a proposed order approving its Morgantown pipeline project. Hope […]
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Suspect in deadly 2022 hit-and-run charged and in custody
It has been more than a year since the body of 29-year-old Michael E. Mobley was discovered in a wooded area off Grafton Road, near Boy Scout Camp Road. Deputies and […]
Woman arrested after passing drugs to Hazelton inmate
A woman visiting Hazelton penitentiary on Dec. 19 was arrested after she allegedly attempted to pass a controlled substance to an inmate in a visiting room. Deputy J.T. Knotts, with […]
U.S. Marshals find, arrest Mon County attempted murder suspect in Fairmont
A Kingwood man who was wanted for attempted murder in Monongalia County has been arrested in Fairmont by the U.S. Marshals Service, with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Motion to get records from DHHR not ruled
KINGWOOD — A motion to compel filed by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Megan Fields to get records from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was not ruled […]
GameChanger drug prevention program produces critically acclaimed documentary
When Morgantown businessman Joe Boczek founded GameChanger in 2017, he wasn’t thinking about film critics. He was focused more on the scourge of drug abuse in West Virginia – which […]
Family says injured State Police trooper is ‘alert’
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK The father of State Police Trooper Abe Bean said his son is doing “remarkably well” following surgery to remove part of his left leg after being shot […]
W.Va. retailers report increase in in-person shopping this holiday season
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — More people are shopping in-person this holiday season compared to last year, according to the West Virginia Retailers Association. President Bridget Lambert said they’re anticipating […]
Colorado decision striking Trump from ballot is a boon, not a setback
by Mark Z. Barabak Donald Trump received an early Christmas present Tuesday, courtesy of the Colorado Supreme Court. In a move without precedent, the justices ruled 4-3 Trump was ineligible […]
A year after Winter Storm Elliot, our grid problem remains dire
EDITOR’S NOTE: Froma Harrop is on vacation this week. Last year on the morning before Christmas, just as much of the country was preparing food for a holiday dinner that […]





