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Kennedy siblings rip RFK Jr. for endorsing Trump: ‘A betrayal’ of family values
Members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s extended family called it a “betrayal of the values that our father and our family hold most dear” on Friday after the independent presidential candidate announced that he was endorsing former President Trump. “We want an America filled with hope and bound together by a shared vision of a…
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed starting at the end of […]
Highly-touted former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver cut by Cincinnati Bengals
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hakeem Butler has been released by the Cincinnati Bengals days before the NFL cutdown day. Butler got another chance in the NFL after two sensational years with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL and now UFL, but has failed to parlay those into an NFL chance.
McKeesport School District superintendent requests leave of absence after internal investigation
We’ve obtained the separation agreement between the McKeesport Area Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo and the district. What is not included in the agreement is the reason why, but Channel 11 found out from sources it comes after an internal investigation found the Superintendent had multiple failures when it came to the alleged sexual relationship between a school security guard and a student. “Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective August 14th, 2024 to November 14, 2024,” said School Solicitor Gary Matta at Thursday night’s board meeting. That statement prompted an outcry from the public as Wanzo signed the agreement from the district. She’s taking home over $173,000 plus benefits then will voluntarily resign after that November date. What the public wants to know is why and repeated the question to the board on Thursday.
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The Smoking Musket has the distinction of being one of the more well-known entities in a West Virginia Mountaineers market that is as saturated as it gets as it pertains to blogs and outlets covering the team. We are extremely proud of what we have built here, but it is...
Local restaurant opens new location in Star City
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A local restaurant has opened up a second location in Morgantown. Mountain State Brewing Company’s new Star City location makes the fifth location for the restaurant in the area. Other locations are located in Morgantown, Bridgeport, Thomas and Deep Creek, Maryland. The new Star City...
Mountaineer Athletics Hosts 4th Annual Youth Sports Day Event
The fourth annual Youth Sports Day, hosted by the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences and Mountaineer Athletics, takes place on September 7 at the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility. This event, part of the game day when the Mountaineers face the Albany Great Danes, aims to promote quality youth sports programs and the importance of developing athletic skills. Sponsored by UScellular, it provides opportunities for WVU students to engage with local youth and families while encouraging lifelong participation in sports. Participants will enjoy discounted game tickets, pregame activities, and an exclusive hat for the first 300 sign-ups.
West Virginia Weather Alert: Monday to See Scorching Temperatures Across the State
Charleston, WV – West Virginians can expect rising temperatures and clear skies starting today and continuing through the weekend. With no rain in sight, outdoor activities should proceed without weather disruptions, though precautions are advised. The National Weather Service has forecast highs of 88°F in Charleston today, increasing to...
Justice announces Medicaid rate increase in hopes of improving state’s in-home care worker shortage
Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday that his administration will increase its funding for state programs that provide in-home care for people with disabilities, seniors and others in hopes of addressing a workforce shortage. The funding will go toward a 15% Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for providers that serve vulnerable adults and children in state waiver […]
Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development
Mountain State Spotlight is excited to announce that Tre Spencer has joined the organization as economic development reporter. Tre spent the summer reporting on wildfires as Mountain State Spotlight’s Journalist of Color Fellow. “We were impressed with the reporting that Tre produced during the course of his fellowship,” said Founding Editor-in-Chief Ken Ward Jr. “Economic […] Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Justice attorneys say mine companies can’t pay remaining debt from health, safety fines
In a new filing this week, attorneys for 23 coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family argue that a federal court cannot put the companies in contempt for nonpayment of fines due to them being unable to pay the fines. The memorandum — filed Tuesday with the U.S. District Court for the […]
THE RESULTS ARE IN! WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces results of “The Kid’s Ballot” from votes cast at the WV State Fair
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The 2024 WV State Fair has concluded and so has the voting for some of the Fair's favorite foods, animals, and rides. "The Kid's Ballot" is a fun program conducted during the State Fair by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and his team. This was the third consecutive year that the Secretary of State's booth in the West Virginia Building featured the Ballot for young Fair-goers. This initiative aims to instill early civic engagement among children, giving them a taste of the democratic process. More than 450 kids visited the Secretary of State's booth to cast their votes...
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