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TuesdayApril 9, 2013

Man wanted for exposing himself to two women

Has prior conviction for indecent exposure

Hinton native awaits confirmation as budget director

Senate has yet to confirm nomination

BOGs keep increased control in higher education bill

HEPC chairman agrees with compromise but still doesn't like bill.

Bill keeps fracking fluid ingredients secret

Senate has passed, and now the House is clearing the way for bill that allows drilling companis to protect fracking fluid ingredients as trade secrets.

Rallying for in-home health care

Hundreds want the state to unfreeze Medicaid program

Back to classroom for central office administrators

Legislature gives final approval to substitute teaching requirement.

Prison overcrowding bill has new momentum

Major House committees pass bill; Speaker Thompson says his concerns have been addressed.

WVU’s provost influenced by Margaret Thatcher

Michelle Wheatly reflects on former prime minister's accomplishments.

Crum murder may go straight to grand jury

Prosecutor believes suspect in sheriff's murder can get a fair trial in Williamson

Watch: Previewing the Scott Brown Classic

A look at some of the players participating in the Scott Brown Classic from Beckley.

TIF: pass or fail?

Senate President confident Morgantown will get TIF approval

The pulse of school health

School-based health centers growing across state

Gold and Blue Now: Wednesday April, 10

Today, WVU football players give an update on their progress in spring practice and South Charleston head coach Vic Herbert talks about the Scott Browne Classic, which features four WVU signees.

Hoover’s Fields throws no-hitter

Herbert Hoover's Tristan Fields throws a no-hitter against Sissonville.

Mon Power planning system improvements

Spending millions to improve service to customers

AG, Raese media rights meeting unravels

Each side sends disparaging press releases as third-tier controversy continues.

Brooke County school placed under a lockdown

After reports of shots fired nearby

Fighting child poverty one audience at a time

New child poverty documentary unveiled at Culture Center Monday

Margaret Thatcher: Strong-willed advocate for freedom

The world lost one of its great leaders Monday with the death of Margaret Thatcher. The Economist said reverently of the former British Prime Minister, “Only a handful of peace-time politicians can claim to have changed the world.  Margaret Thatcher, who died this morning, was one.” The Iron Lady, who led the Conservative Party and