The Talk Of The Town

WAJR's Mike Nolting recaps the Morgantown City Council meeting. Dave has more questions about Morgantown's firefighters and wishes good luck to city's new police chief.

Metronews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny drops by for an update from under the capital dome. Dave has more questions about the Morgantown Firefighters and why they are not eligible for differential pay.

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner explains his opposition of the "For The People Act" and what election improvements are being considered in WV. Attorney Teresa Toriseva promises more litigation against the city of Morgantown over alleged retaliation against firefighters for rejecting a proposed settlement over improper holiday compensation.

Mon County Senator Bob Beach talks about the deal reached between Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College. Metronews Sports' Greg Carey recaps Morgantown's win over Robert C. Byrd. And Dave wonders why on particular story isn't getting more attention.

State Auditor J.B. McCuskey talks about accounting for the influx of federal dollars coming into the state. Dave recaps the airport groundbreaking ceremony and says goodbye to the color-coded map.

Mon County Superintendent Eddie Campbell stops by with an update on COVID in schools, vaccination efforts for employees and graduation plans. Danny Twilley, with the Outdoor Economic Collaborative, talks about Morgantown being selected as a host community.

Dave asks why there's still no opinion from the city of Morgantown on why a police review board is authorized under state law. WAJR's Mike Nolting recaps the federal detention hearing for George Tanios and Mon County Del. Joe Statler talks about an alternative plan to phase out the state income tax.

Mon County Del. John Williams talks building infrastructure in the state. Metronews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny has an update on the legislative session. Metronews Sports' Greg Carey breaks down WVU's loss to Syracuse in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mon County Commission President Sean Sikora talks delays in the Mileground widening project. Dave talks about a resolution to rename I-68 "Trump Highway" and a preview of the WVU vs. Morehead State game in the NCAA Tournament w/ Metronews Sports Brad Howe.

WV VP of Strategic Initiatives Rob Aslop touches on several topics including St. Patrick's Day gatherings, bills dealing with campus carry, and moving on with the spring semester. Plus, updates on the vacant 3rd Ward seat on Morgantown City Council's and the difference on policy and legal opinion regarding a police review board.

U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito talks about the upcoming infrastructure bill and the crisis at the southern border. WAJR's Mike Nolting details the arrest of a Morgantown businessman arrested for his role in the Jan. 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws discusses the FY22 budget. United Steelworkers' J.D. Wilson talks about efforts to have the Mylan manufacturing plant in Morgantown. And Joe Brocato talks WVU and High School Basketball.

Metronews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny updates several stories. Plus, it's Anything Goes Friday.

Interim-President of Pierpont Community & Technical College Dr. Anthony Hancock explains his opposition to HB 2805. WAJR's Mike Nolting drops by. Mon County Commission President Sean Sikora discusses the federal funding coming to the county from the $2 trillion COVID relief bill.

Mon County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell with an update on the full-time return to the classroom, teacher vaccinations and recalling the events of one year ago. Plus, Amanda Pitzer and Madison Ball with Friends of the Cheat explain the possible effects of a recent mine seal blowout in Preston County.

WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joins the show to explain why a citizens' police review board in Morgantown would violate state law.

Mon County Del. Bob Beach discusses why the bill to remerge Pierpont Community and Technical College with Fairmont State University is a bad idea. Plus, Brad McElhinny breaks down the WV Beverage Association's opposition to the governor's plan to eliminate the state income tax.

Dave addressed the latest controversy surrounding Morgantown city council and Zach Cruze's resignation. Plus, an update on the proposed Police Review Board and Brad McElhinny tries to explain the governor's tax plan.

Mon County Del. Barbara Evans Fleischauer visits from Charleston and weighs in on a number of bills. Dave talks about the idea of eliminating the state income tax.

Fairmont State University Board of Governors Chairman David Goldberg explains why a bill that would reunite FSU and Pierpont Community and Technical College would benefit North Central WV.