KINGWOOD — In an unusually short meeting, Preston County commissioners voted to move forward with an agreement to update their employee handbook. The cost of the update […]
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Bill allowing DNA collection for felony crimes struck down
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates defeated a bill Thursday that would have allowed DNA to be collected by police from those arrested for some felony crimes. […]
Bill introduced allows committee to meet privately to hear details about sensitive matters
CHARLESTON — Tragic situations where lawmakers grew frustrated while trying to ask questions prompted a bill that passed the House of Delegates. The bill, HB 4595, would […]
Judge rejects Justice defense on $300 million liabilities
CHARLESTON — A judge has rejected an argument that claims on $300 million in personally guaranteed liabilities should be set aside for Gov. Jim Justice and his […]
A sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 25
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 25. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
WVU junior injured in September explosion dies
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 20-year-old West Virginia University junior who died last week after suffering injuries in a Sept. 6, 2023, explosion […]
Newly launched online magistrate court database brings court info home
Residents of West Virginia will now have easier access to county magistrate court filings from the comfort of home — or wherever you might be. In an […]
Region 4 forming framework for opioid settlement distribution
There’s a push in Charleston to get some of the state’s nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement money flowing by Election Day. Region 4 wants to be […]
Senate Education Committee hears results of WVEA survey, showing high levels of stress and burnout
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee presented the Senate Education Committee with the results of a survey that show high levels of stress and […]
Senate committees OK gun bill, student organization bill, Edith Levy resolution
MORGANTOWN — Senate committees on Thursday approved bills dealing with firearms instruction and belief-based student organizations, and a resolution honoring Morgantown resident and Holocaust survivor Edith Levy. […]
