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West Virginia Supreme Court rules with Antero, but doesn’t set new standards for gas drilling
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court on Monday sided with Antero Resources in a case brought by Harrison County landowners, but it did not fully close off the ability of residents to use the courts to limit the effects of West Virginia’s growing[Read More…]
West Virginia, other states discuss standards for high-speed police pursuits
By MEGAN OSBORNE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Dangerous police pursuits have states looking into creating government standards for pursuit procedures. In April, a police chase that stretched from Milton to Dunbar left several people injured. The pursuit was initiated on Alex Nathaniel Foster, 25, after state parole officers sent out[Read More…]
WVU researchers thirsty for reducing fresh water use by power plants
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Water is the essence of life. And electricity. Power plants across the country utilize more than four times as much water as all U.S. homes and account for 41 percent of total water withdrawals, according to federal data. Now, with the aid of a $400,000-Department[Read More…]
WVU Tech opens students up to the world of forensics
By KABREA JAMES The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — More than 50 middle and high school students were invited to WVU Tech’s Forensic Investigation Summer Camp to explore different areas of forensic study on Monday. During the four-day camp, students will expand their knowledge of evidence, courtroom proceedings, pathology and more. Kassidi[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, June 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT A HOUSE RESOLUTION WOULD DO A resolution being voted on in the House would make[Read More…]
New West Virginia Sunday alcohol law takes effect
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — At the Sports Grill Lounge Sunday in Fairmont, no one took advantage of a new law permitting certain types of businesses to serve alcohol to customers on Sundays as early as 10 a.m. statewide. “I didn’t have nobody come in until[Read More…]
Parishioners at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling say Bransfield scandal does not rattle their faith in God
By ALAN OLSEN The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Parishioners of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston on Saturday said they are focusing their energy on their faith and the church, not on their former leader, Michael Bransfield. Bransfield, who served as bishop of the diocese for 13 years[Read More…]