WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule to redefine “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to comply with the 2023 Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision and to cut government bureaucracy. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the proposal keys in on federal jurisdiction over relatively permanent, standing,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — “Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Ukrainian Veterans” is an event hosted by the Ukrainian Mountaineers Association and the WVU Army ROTC, which gives members within the community the opportunity to hear from Ukrainian veterans and learn first-hand insight about modern drone warfare. The event will be held at the Rhododendron Room at…
GRAFTON, W.Va. — A teacher from Grafton High School has been charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly not reporting the sexual assault of a student. Grafton High School teacher Christopher Rucker was allgedly told about the assault back in October and failed to report it to authorities. State law requires secondary school employees, like Rucker…
FAIRMONT, W.Va – A 48-year old Fairmont man has been charged with malicious assault after beating a victim with a brick. Christopher Dingess was arrested at the Friendship Room after an incident Friday afternoon. Fairmont police said around 3 p.m. they found the victim covered with blood with multiple cuts on his face. The victim…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways (DOH) will hear public comment on the next phase of Green Bag Road improvements Tuesday evening. The projects to be discussed are the proposed improvements from Deckers Creek Boulevard to Luckey Lane and from Don Knotts Boulevard to Mississippi Street. Executive Director of Communications for the DOH,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The final in-person opportunity for state workers to voice concerns about increases proposed by the Public Employee Insurance Agency (PEIA) for 2027 will be in Morgantown Monday night. The 3 percent total proposed increase also comes with a $200 monthly spousal surcharge increase that goes into effect July 1. On MetroNews Midday,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is embarking on a journey to earn an invitation into the Association of American Universities (AAU). On MetroNews “Talkline,” Benson said it can take up to 10 years to meet all the requirements to be welcomed into the association. The process will be a top-to-bottom…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) is excited to announce that it will be hosting four separate holiday performances in honor of the Christmas season. In addition, on Nov. 10th at 8 p.m., they will be presenting a free, non-ticketed saxophone performance with WVU’s saxophone professor, Jeff Siegfried, at…
WHITE HALL, W.Va. — The Valley Volunteer Fire Department (VVFD) has notified the Town of White Hall that they do not intend to renew their lease at the Public Safety Building. Town officials extended an offer of $10 per month for six months this week, but the members declined and will relocate to Pleasant Valley.…
