U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin introduced a bill Tuesday that would prevent federal funding from being used for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees […]
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Storms, stifling heat unlikely to let up
MORGANTOWN — That stifling heat and humidity currently clamped down on north-central West Virginia isn’t going away anytime soon, AccuWeather says. And those lashing rains could be […]
Kids participate in steel drum workshop in preparation for Friday concert
MORGANTOWN — A calypso counterpoint of Caribbean chords filled the Marilla Center Tuesday afternoon as students learned the notes to songs for a concert planned for Friday. […]
Commission releases funds for development off Airport Boulevard
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission authorized the use of $90,000 from the county’s Coalbed Methane Fund for infrastructure tied to a new development off Airport Boulevard. […]
Man accused of motel robbery appears in court
New details about a June 26 armed robbery at the Morgantown Motel, and the death of one of those accused of the crime, emerged at a court […]
Helicopter in Chris Cline crash may have had mechanical issues
CHARLESTON — A mechanical issue may have caused the helicopter crash that killed seven people, several of them with West Virginia ties, on July 4 off the […]
State Superintendent of Schools says calls to lobbyist weren’t threatening
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s superintendent of schools responded to a federal lawsuit that contends he tried to have a lobbyist fired by a national standardized testing company. […]
Tunnelton couple pleads guilty to child neglect charges
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton couple pleaded guilty to felony child neglect creating risk of injury Monday. Joseph Anthony and Brandy Lynn Velone accepted a plea agreement that […]
Man gets 1-3 years for attempted larceny
KINGWOOD — A Montrose man was sentenced Monday to one to three years in prison for attempted grand larceny. Four other charges were dropped. Jason Lee Sturms […]
Preston commissioners extend home auction to benefit animal shelter
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners hope extending an online auction will bring in more bids for a home donated to benefit the animal shelter. Dolores Ryan left her […]
