Multiple bills introduced in the Legislature this session have made us scratch our heads or raise an eyebrow and ask “What?” or “Why?” Here are a few that confound us: […]
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SCOTUS puts Trump tax returns in play
by Timothy L. O’Brien Donald Trump and his lawyers have routinely argued that the former president would be subjected to “irreparable harm” if his tax returns landed in unfriendly hands. […]
How American science returned to astonish us all
French news cameras were in California last week to capture America’s spectacular drive to mass-vaccinate against COVID-19. What were the visuals? An amusement park with cars lined up, their passengers […]
Iowa State runs past No. 18 West Virginia, 85-68
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — If West Virginia’s performance on Wednesday was any indication, the 18th-ranked Mountaineers are due for one long and frustrating road trip to end their regular season. […]
Morgantown selected for Youth Cycling Coalition pilot program
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown is set to be the location of the Youth Cycling Coalition pilot program, an initiative created to integrate cycling into the everyday lives of youth. “The physical […]
Justice offers more income-tax elimination plan details in second virtual town hall
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice fielded another round of questions Wednesday evening regarding his plan to eliminate the state income tax. This was his second virtual town hall and he […]
A sampling of bills introduced Wednesday, Feb. 24
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Wednesday, Feb. 24. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 434, to require law-enforcement training to […]
County puts up $100,000 for sobering center, expresses concern over SB 12
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday committed $100,000 to get the Mountaineer Regional Sobering Center off the ground. The short-term care facility will be an alternative to emergency […]
City razes two nuisance structures on Brockway Avenue
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown razed two nuisance structures on Brockway Avenue this week. Morgantown Communications Director Andrew Stacy said the city hired Fairmont-based contractor Reclaim for the demolition […]
House bill ends employee-based city user fees; Morgantown stands to lose $4.5 million per year
MORGANTOWN – The city of Morgantown will lose about $4.5 million a year if a bill passed out of the House Political Subdivisions Committee on Wednesday makes it all the […]
