Not guilty verdict ruled for man charged for Morgantown house explosion that killed WVU student

Verdict reached in Monongalia County Magistrate Court.

Evolution, relationships highlight four decades of leadership for Gee in higher education

Gordon Gee looks back as he heads into final 2 weeks as president.

Downs ready to take Morgantown City Council seat

The former president of Mainstreet Morgantown elected in recent municipal vote.

Trucking association: Non-English speaking drivers create interstate peril

American Truckers United says January crash on I-68 near Morgantown is a tragic example.

Sierra Club not satisfied with FirstEnergy’s natural gas conversion plan

Environmental advocate says natural still a fossil fuel.

Monongalia County, municipalities and DOH agree to ‘volunteer’ maintenance plan for high visibility areas

Entryways to be site of work.

WVU officially announces Michael T. Benson as 27th president of university

BOG chairman says Benson impressive throughout interview process.

Morgantown moves forward with $50 million in sewer upgrades in Cheat Lake

How much rates will ultimately go up is still unknown.

Clay-Battelle High School Band wins 2022-23 WVSSAC Academic Achievement Award

Members had an average 3.8 GPA.

Local businesses hope for big numbers on Small Business Saturday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown area businesses are preparing to open up shop for the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Working with an employee screening company provides insight into a candidate’s integrity and responsibility toward his or her financial obligations, and are recommended for positions where access to financial assets, transactions, and decisions are a

Joe Manchin’s Politically Perilous Middle Way

Joe Manchin has a political conundrum. He faces consistent headwinds as the only statewide elected Democrat in a deeply red state.  He had to campaign his tail off in 2018 to retain his Senate seat against Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to squeak out a win—49.6 percent to 46 percent. Notably, Manchin’s numbers have risen

Mon County ready to view, finalize broadband expansion plans

Proposal coming at Feb. 19 commission meeting.

Mon County delegates to introduce pro-choice bill Monday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Monongalia County Delegates plan a Monday news conference to introduce a bill to preserve a patient’s right to an abortion. Delegates Danielle Walker and Evan Hansen will address the public and media at 10:30 a.m. in the Lower Rotunda in the Capitol about House Bill 4382. “It repeals numerous provisions in

Mon County Commission reinstates mask requirements

With COVID cases on the rise and the spread of the Delta variant, the Mon County Commission has reinstated mask requirements for county facilities.

Mon County Commission reviewing authority over marijuana regulations

The county Board of Health approved additional regulations on dispensaries and the county commission might be able to use new legislation to review the ordinance.

Mon County coal mine scheduled to close in August

The former Blacksville No. 2 Mine in Monongalia County is scheduled to cease operations.

WVU professor assisting with NASA Mars mission

The rover Perseverance successfully landed Thursday on Mars.

WVU allowing some on-campus activities as coronavirus numbers improve

University officials spoke Thursday about resuming several activities around campus.

Man arrested in Morgantown murder case

Deputies say Gary Smith was paternal grandfather of Alexa Randolph's child.

Police identify remains discovered in Morgantown

Man reported missing in Parkersburg last fall.