Good: SB 159 — “prohibiting smoking in vehicle when minor 16 or under is present.” This bill passed the Senate and was sent to House Finance. It is an indisputable […]
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Who brings a gun to a parade?
Mayhem spoils KC Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration by Toriano Porter Who brings a gun to a victory parade, anyway? Someone did, and this mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ […]
How will the Republican primary change impact the party?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hoppy is on vacation this week. This column is from Jan. 30, 2024. The West Virginia Republican Party executive committee has approved a resolution that will limit the […]
High pressure leads University to big win at Preston in regular-season finale
KINGWOOD — If Thursday’s game between the University and Preston girls’ basketball teams had been played only in the halfcourt, the Knights might have felt pretty good about their chances […]
Delaney Householder wins individual title, MHS and UHS both pleased after 1st day of state swim meet
MORGANTOWN — The 2024 WVSSAC state swimming championships got underway Thursday inside the WVU swimming and diving complex at Mylan Aquatic Center with day one of the two-day meet. The […]
A sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 15
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 15. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
Senate committee advances bill to prohibit ranked-choice voting
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Government Organization Committee took a swipe at ranked-choice voting on Thursday, advancing a bill to prohibit the practice in local government elections. SB 593 is the […]
House adopts two resolutions condemning, prohibiting euthanasia
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates held an extended debate on the topic of euthanasia on Thursday, advancing two resolutions on the topic. Delegate Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock, authored both resolutions. […]
DOH smooths infamous curve, for now
MORGANTOWN — Some Morgantown motorists were likely saying ‘Wee, wee, wee,’ all the way home on Thursday after the perpetually wavy “hogback” turn received some much-needed attention. The sharp bend […]
MUB hopes to clear Dinsmore site this year as pump station project looms
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Utility Board General Manager Mike McNulty said he’s confident the structures on the former Dinsmore Tire property, at 195 Don Knotts Blvd., will be razed this year. […]
