MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Police Department (UPD) has issued a Community Notice advising bicycle and electric scooter owners to take extra steps to secure and monitor their property. Since Aug. 25, UPD has received five reports of bicycle or electric scooter thefts from on-campus locations, including Reynolds Hall, Summit Hall and Boreman…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — I-79 southbound remains closed in southern Monongalia County due to a tractor-trailer accident Wednesday afternoon involving a corrosive spill. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Assistant Director of MECCA 911 Brad Wilson said the truck lost control and rolled around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, and the clean-up has continued. “The truck was…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. One of the first academic or job training bridges for children aging out of foster care will officially open at Fairmont State University (FSU) Friday. Middle College is an FSU joint venture with KVC-West Virginia, a behavioral health organization dedicated to the welfare of children. KVC West Virginia can offer educational support, adoption,…
CLARKSBURG, W,Va. — The Harrison County Board of Education was already in the process of rolling out a series of security changes and upgrades as more than 170 school threats paralyzed school districts statewide. Harrison County Board of Education Director of Safety and Discipline Jason Snider said they are continuing Active Shooter Preparedness Training (ALICE)…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Commissioners in Monongalia County are working with Assessor Mark Music on an oil and gas assessment error relating to a little more than 8,000 tax tickets. County Administrator Rennetta McClure said the error was discovered by a taxpayer who brought it to their attention. The tickets were issued with zero taxes owed,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Morgantown City Council approved the second reading of bonding ordinances for a $50 million Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) upgrade to the Cheat Lake Waste Water Treatment Plant. General Manager Mike McNulty said the $39.6 million project scope includes upgrades to the Cheat Lake Waste Water Treatment Plant and improvements to the Whites Run…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. The Hope Gas, Inc., acquisition of the Consumers Gas Utility Co. has been approved by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Morgantown-based Hope Gas, Inc. and Consumers, based in Huntington, filed a joint request with the PSC in May, and in September, both parties filed an agreement that would complete the deal.…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Local elected leaders question another five percent cut to the personal income tax, but for different reasons. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Senator Mike Oliverio, R. Monongalia, 13, said he needs to see state revenue and expense projections for a five-year span in order to have enough information to make an…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Clarksburg resident has admitted to his role in a drug conspiracy and could serve up to 20 years in federal prison. Randy Joe Jones, 41, admitted to working with others to sell methamphetamine in Harrison County and entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to…