Day: July 27, 2017 Archives


ThursdayJuly 27, 2017

Ohio County Sheriff’s Deputy in critical condition

Ohio County Sheriff Tom Howard said "a tragic event involving an Ohio County Deputy occurred" on Wednesday.

As Boy Scout Jamboree concludes, leader apologizes for Trump comments

Trump used his address at the Summit Bechtel Reserve to push political talk points.

Justice announces new Water Development Authority executive director

Gov. Jim Justice appointed Marie Prezioso following the retirement of former executive director Chris Jarrett.

US House approves border wall, defense funding

Reps. David McKinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins voted for the Make America Secure Appropriations Act.

Jury deliberations underway in Campbell double murder trial

Closing arguments presented Thursday.

Wood County woman sentenced in string of unarmed bank robberies

Unarmed bank robbery carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.

Judge denies jury consultant request in Lunsford case

Jury selection is scheduled for October 10. The trial begins October 12.

Correctional officers to get pay hike beginning in September

State Personnel Board approves increase.

HUD agrees to more flood recovery funds

Congressional delegation applauds decision.

Retired deputy on board to help solve corrections drug problem

Retired lawman Jack Luikart will oversee substances abuse control in the state's prisons, regional jails and juvenile facilities.

Tucker County man charged with murder found dead in cell

State officials: Investigations are underway.

Big 12’s top female athlete: Buchanan adds a final college award

Eight months after her college career ended in the national championship match, Kadeisha Buchanan's legacy at West Virginia keeps growing.

West Virginia American Legion Baseball Tournament underway in Harrison County

On Wednesday, Morgantown, Wheeling and Elkins picked up wins.

Governor Justice says tight relationship with Trump will pay off

Governor says he got one-on-one time with the president during Jamboree visit.

Morgantown Councilman: Paris Accord is practical, not political

Wallace said the City of Morgantown will be able to use this to springboard to a cleaner and more energy efficient city that will ultimately save taxpayers money.

Yes, there are good jobs in America, but you need training

The most often heard economic rallying cry is the desire for “good jobs,” and that’s usually followed by a lament about the loss of traditional manufacturing and blue collar employment where people without a college degree could make a living. A new study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce provides valuable