This story was written by Brad McElhinny The executive director of the board overseeing charter schools in the state today described concluding an investigation of practices at West Virginia Academy, one of the state’s original charter schools in Morgantown. James Paul The review and some corrective actions generally focused on whether West Virginia Academy has appropriate…
ELKINS, W.Va. — Detectives with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department have made three arrests following a multi-week theft investigation. The initial breaking and entering report came on May 14 in the Mingo area, where multiple structures on the property had been broken into. Richard McCune, Patrick New, and Eric Robinson have been charged with felony…
Story written by Joe Nelson MONTROSE, W.Va. — A Randolph County man was arrested for allegedly trying to murder a woman by giving her drugs. Brian Broseker, of Montrose is in custody on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, retaliation against a witness and conspiracy after he allegedly gave a woman a line of methamphetamine and…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A group of workers in the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office say they have no confidence in the Monongalia County Commission and that’s why they want to join a union. A member of the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office addressed county commissioners Wednesday about their efforts to organize with the United Mine Workers of…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Union workers at WVU Hospitals have approved a new contract. Members of the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 814 have ratified the deal with WVUH that will be in place through March 2027. LIUNA Local 814 Business Manager Kristi Snider said the contract was ratified by a vote of 369-235. Approval…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A woman is accused of stabbing her daughter in Morgantown. On Tuesday, at 9:04 p.m., Morgantown Police officers were dispatched to a stabbing report on Cobun Ave. When police arrived, an adult female immediately admitted to stabbing her 17-year-old daughter. The child was transported to WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital for treatment. The…
SHINNSTON, W.Va. — One person was flown from the scene of an ATV accident in the Shinnston area Tuesday. Harrison County EMS and the Shinnston Fire Department responded around 7.p. m. and called HealthNet to evacuate the victim. The accident remains under investigation. No information has been released about the extent of injuries.
WESTOVER, W. Va.. — A former Westover city councilman is facing domestic assault and battery allegations after an incident reported Sunday evening. Westover officials said a woman made the report at the police station around 6:50 p.m. Sunday and wanted to press charges against her husband, Ralph Mullins, 58. His wife woman told police during…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A pair of contractors are set to begin work on the 2024 Street Improvement Plan in Morgantown. Morgantown-based Anderson Excavating, LLC will begin work on the $792,000 2024 Street Improvement Plan Wednesday, June 5. The scope of work includes milling and repaving Harding Avenue, Country Club Drive, portions of Oakland Street and…
