MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police are investigating a Monday crash on I-79 southbound involving two tractor-trailers and a passenger car. The accident was reported at mile marker 151 around 3 p.m. and the Mon County Hazmat Team was called to the scene due to a spill of fuel and coolant. The interstate…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey will provide a gubernatorial transition update Tuesday from the Attorney General’s Library in Charleston. “We want to make West Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Morrisey said. “We want freedom to reign across West Virginia, drive up our standard of living, and advance educational…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Republican Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, was unopposed in the Tuesday election, but watched the race for governor unfold to begin to understand what the legislative session could be like. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Statler said first he believes Morrisey will be at the Capitol frequently talking to lawmakers. He…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With the 2024 general election over, a campaign to be the next Senate president is underway within the West Virginia Senate. Several names have been mentioned as possible replacements for outgoing Senate President Craig Blair (R-Jefferson), who lost a primary challenge in May. Senate Majority Leader Tom Takubo and Finance Committee Chair…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The worry and concern at the Marion County Humane Society were replaced with cheers when staff learned their levy had passed after a previous version failed in May. The levy needed 60-percent voter-approval and ended on election night .28 percent over that threshold. Shelter Director Jonna Spatafore said the wait since May…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University welcomed students and members of the community to celebrate the 32nd annual Peace Tree Ceremony. The Native American Studies Program in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences hosted the ceremony inside the Mountainlair’s Gluck Theatre on Wednesday, where seasoned American Indian cultural and historical interpreter Kody Grant was…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown City Council will move forward with four changes to the city charter out of five that were up for a second reading vote during their regular meeting Wednesday. Charter changes related to the expansion of the requirements for the number of councilors required to call for a special meeting, the…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After some tense debate, Morgantown City Council rejected the recently produced report from the Ward and Boundary Commission by a 4 to 3 vote. Mayor Joe Abu Ghannam, Deputy Mayor Jenny Selin, Second Ward Councilor Bill Kawecki, and Third Ward Councilor Weez Michael voted to reject the proposal, while Fifth Ward Danielle…
STAR CITY, W.Va. — A 30-year-old Star City woman has been arrested after a stabbing incident. Star City police allege Mykayla White stabbed a male through the hand with a serrated knife. Police said the two were arguing when White stabbed the man. Police said the victim also appeared to have wounds to his face…
