CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 9. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 1, Increasing access to career education and workforce training […]
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Another worker assaulted at Hazelton federal prison
HAZELTON — A staff member was assaulted in the Hazelton prison complex Monday, the sixth such assault this year. A public information officer said in an email Wednesday that, at […]
State Senate opens 2019 session with cordial formalities; president calls for bipartisan cooperation
CHARLESTON – The contentious debates will begin soon enough. Wednesday was a day of cordial ceremony and housekeeping at the state Senate opened the 2019 legislative session. Sen. Donna Boley, […]
WVU economist tells legislators: Entrepreneurship key to state’s prosperity
CHARLESTON – As legislators prepared to begin the 2019 session, West Virginia University economist John Deskins gave them his vision of what the state needs to prosper and what stands […]
West Virginia, K-State both searching for first Big 12 win
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Good morning from the Little Apple, where the West Virginia men’s hoops team will battle Kansas State in a meeting of two teams thought to be at […]
Manchin to donate salary during government shutdown
CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Tuesday he will donate his salary during the partial government shutdown to food banks based in West Virginia. Wednesday will mark the […]
Big budget list is the starting point for Justice’s big speech
CHARLESTON — Two years ago, Gov. Jim Justice offered a groaning impersonation of Frankenstein’s monster to illustrate state budget difficulties. Last year, he cast himself as the coach, complete with a cheer from the […]
University senior Zoe Murphy playing despite torn ACL
MORGANTOWN — University senior Zoe Murphy always stood out for her outstanding play — she’s a four-year starter who paced the team last season with 15 points and 3.5 assists […]
Morgantown Council approves repayment of taxes, notes improved city hall facade
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the repayment of $561,683.85 in property taxes and interest to Monongalia County in the wake of a November ruling […]
Trinity boys’ basketball team knocks off Madonna
MORGANTOWN — Joel Robertson had 26 points lead the Warriors in a 73-46 blowout win against Madonna on Tuesday night. Briston Bennett (12) and Fletcher Hartsock (11) also scored in […]
