A time-honored Washington axiom holds that one should never attribute to scandal what could be explained by garden-variety incompetence. In the case of the Secret Service’s mysteriously missing text messages, […]
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Political violence survey results ‘scary’
by Steve Lopez When UC Davis violence researcher Dr. Garen Wintemute queried Americans on political violence, race and threats to democracy, he didn’t know exactly how scary the results would […]
Living on the electrical edge in Texas
by John M. Crisp A few nights ago the light in my office flickered several times then blinked out. I overreacted: “Well, there goes the grid,” I thought. To my […]
Senate Finance originates, approves bill to enhance family planning, adoption resources
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice’s surprise move to add abortion legislation to the special session call threw the plans to deal with his personal income tax bill off the rails […]
Gov. Justice adds abortion law update to special session call; House Health originates, passes bill, which heads to Judiciary
MORGANTOWN – A bill to “clarify and modernize” state abortion law began working its way through the House of Delegates Monday after Gov. Jim Justice threw a surprise twist into […]
Leadership Mon is now accepting applications for the class of 2023
By Jade Ruggieri Leadership Monongalia is accepting applications from those interested in cultivating leadership to foster the state of West Virginia’s prosperity. Each year, 20 applicants are selected to participate […]
State Teacher of the Year finalist: ‘And that’s been my mantra ever since’
As the towers were tumbling, Amber Nichols’ phone was ringing. It was her mother on the line. “Honey, do you know what’s going on?” “No — what’s going on?” There […]
AREA ARRESTS
WESTOVER POLICE Ice, Brittany Nicole, 27, domestic battery, obstructing, July 24, Officer Cather. Shepard, Reese D., 31, possession with intent, July 23, Officer Carver. MORGANTOWN POLICE Lambert, Nathan Thomas, 36, […]
Noisy muffler leads Star City PD to drug bust
Star City police officers arrested a Morgantown man on possession charges after pulling his vehicle over for excessive smoke, gas, or noise from the muffler, a violation of a Star […]
Granville man arrested for attempted kidnapping at University Avenue Sheetz
A Granville man is in custody after being accused of trying to kidnap a boy in downtown Morgantown. According to a criminal complaint, Morgantown Police Patrolman Laneve was sent to […]
