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TodayJune 3, 2023
Mountain Line Transit Authority passes on electric, opts to test three liquid propane buses
The liquid propane buses will be tested this year.
Mingo County man charged with murder of State Police trooper
Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Beech Creek, was arraigned Saturday morning following Friday's shooting death of Sgt. Cory Maynard in Matewan.
Investigators look for additional clues in 2021 death investigation
Brush cleared this week.
Logging worker dies after tree falls in Randolph County
David Moreland, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene Thursday afternoon.
Body found in Monongalia County
The body was identified as James Lanko, 62, of Point Marion, Pa.
YesterdayJune 2, 2023
Arrest made in shooting death of Trooper Cory Maynard
Mingo County resident Timothy Kennedy in custody.
Manchin takes victory lap following passage of MVP language in debt ceiling package
Senator says, "I stayed on the point, I kept my head down and we kept working through this."
New Jefferson County ordinance draws ire of ACLU
Measure deals with minors attending 'Adult Live Performances.'
Gwaltney sworn-in to serve as judge in Monongalia County
Ceremony held Friday in Morgantown.
Backpack Buddies food delivery program for students returns for the summer
The Community Packing Day is on the first Saturday in June in Putnam County where they buy all of the food for the summer and pack them into the boxes to be shipped out.
State board approves transfer of several positions from DHHR to DEP
The positions are part of the administration of the West Virginia Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund.
Senate Judiciary chairman says he’s running for West Virginia Supreme Court
Senator Charles Trump, R-Morgan, announced he'll vie for the Supreme Court seat held by Justice John Hutchison, who is retiring.
Birdeye Bend route opens as part of WV Mountain Rides program
The route stretches from Morgantown to Elkins and Clarksburg.
Deputies say Belle man could face additional charges after discovery of decomposing body
Michael Robert Johnson, 41, was charged Thursday for stealing social security benefits from his dead mother.
WV Symphony Sunday to mark 40 years with Wizard of Oz theme
The event will be held this Sunday on the University of Charleston lawn.
Gwaltney to be sworn-in as the newest judge in Monongalia County Friday
Afternoon ceremony scheduled.
Summary of West Virginia news/sports/weather for Friday, June 2, 2023
Senate passes debt ceiling deal, including Mountain Valley Pipeline approval
Both senators Joe Manchin, a Democrat, and Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican, voted yes.
ThursdayJune 1, 2023
Authorities originally came to home to serve eviction notice.
Monroe County commissioners vote to seek removal of sheriff
The Commission voted on a proposal to remove Monroe County Sheriff Jeff Jones.