The Talk of the Town

Mon County Commission candidate Julie Knight Mon County Board of Education member Shawn Smith on the Excess Levy Renewal Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, and candidate for the state Senate in District 13 John Williams on the governor's proposal to cut the persoanl income tax. 

New chair of the House Education Committee Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on education priorities, the school funding bill, and human trafficking.State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on the school funding bill.and the Taylor County abuse case 

Organizer with the Laborers District Council and President of the Ohio Valley Energy Association Kyle Kull on the strong labor market driven by local infrastructure work. Steve Wendelin- Democrat candidate for the Second Congressional District. Mon County Commission President Tom Bloom on the work of municipal employees during the winter storm. 

Mon County Commissioner Jeff Arnett on his reelection campaign Westover Chief of Police Scott Carl on the weekend storm and road conditions.Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes with a road update 

Preston County Office of Emergency Management Assistant Director Justin Wolfe and Floodplain Manager Clark Nicklow on the passing of Director Duane Hamilton Monogalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on the Execess Levy Renewal and statewide education issues. 

MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Bill Deger on approaching winter weather. President and CEO of TMC Technologies Jeff Egdell on the 484 million contract for service they were just awarded by the U.S. Navy. Ace Parsi, candidate for the United States CingressPreston County commissioner Samantha Stone on Preston County Day in Charleston 

Assostant Senate Democrat Minority Leader Joey Garcia on legislative priorities.Jason Pizatella- CEO of the West Virginia Contractors Association and Chair of the Fairmont State University Board of Governors. On the winter construction job outlook and Fairmont State Day in Charleston. A tribute to Director of the Preston County Office of Emergency Management Duane Hamilton who passed away this week. 

MetroNews statewide correspondent Brad McElhinney with an update from the state capitol Clear Mountain Bank CEO and Chair of the current United Way of Mon and Preston County campaign. 

Director of Economic Research at WVU, John Deskins on the Economic Outlook he presented to state lawmakers.Retired NIOSH worker Anita Wolfe on the jobs coming back to the Centers of Disease Control. 

CPL-33 Mid-Atlantic Regional Vice President, Rick Heldreth on staffing problems and violence at USP Hazelton.Executive Director of the North Central West Virginia Airport on the addition of SkyWest as their new carrier. MetroNews Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Heather Zehr on approaching winter weather. 

Fabrizio D'Aloisio, Vice President of Enrollment Management at WVU on the status of recruiting and retention. Morgantown Utility Board president/member for 17 years on her service and growth of the utility and the area. An update from the Northern Outpost with Bill Rice 

Terry Vance, Valley HealthCare on his Veterans Corner column for the Dominion Post Director od Operations at Hazel's House of Hope Dr. Jessica Thompson Fairmont State University Political Science professor on the United States action in Venezuela Monongalia County Republican Party Executive Committee Chair Dale Sparks on the Republican Winter Meetings over the weekend. 

50% Friday with Terry Vance and Hair MechanixSenator Tom Willis, R, Berkely, 15, on his run for the U.S. Senate Chief Operatinf=g Officer for Allegheny Met, Eric Lipinski on the Bridgeport job fair 

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey on the the challenge to HB 3293 at the United State Supreme Court State Treasurer Larry Pack on his legislative priorities

The Monongalia County Schools Excess Levy Renewal with Frank Vitale and Bekah ArandaExecutive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation, Jonathan Board on the $1 million award to Jacob's LadderDelegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 78

WVU Medicine epidemiologist Dr. Matt Lokant on the surrent flu season. Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on tax proposals from the governor. Comments from the host on Homeless issues

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on an overnight murder and the comtinuing investigation into the December 6, 2025 officer-involved shooting. Morgantown Mayor, Danielle Trumble and Deputy Mayor Brian Butcher on upcoming affordable housing listening sessions with the public. Dr. Robbie May, Director of Clinical Services for Mon EMS with an update on their whole blood program and upcoming public events. 

A rebroadcast of a conversation with the President of the West Virginia Oil and Gas Association Charlie Burd on the future demand for natural gas. A rebroadcast of the conversation with Chris Staud from the Forgotten Flag Foundation. 

Liz Finklea, moth of Katie Finklea on the The Katie Finklea Fund for Young Dancers to support, in part or in full, the continued education and training of promising dance artists. The fund is specifically for young dancers aged 12-18 who have been given a special opportunity to pursue a career in dance (such as acceptance into a summer training program or workshop), and who require financial support to attend. Eligible recipients may use the award for tuition, materials, housing, food, and/or travel expenses.Morgantowen Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli on the Morgantown Trash Removal project on Monongahela River at the locks and dam

FirstEnergy Spokesperson Hannah Catlett on storm damage and power outages. WestRidge President Ryan Lynch on major projects that won't be impacted by their Chapter 11 filing and businesses that have opned this year or will open next year. Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, On the upcoming legislative sessionMonongalia County Commission President Jeff Arnett explains how the entrances to the Morgantown Industrial Park came about. 

WVU Student Body President and Board of Governors rep Colin Street on getting more involved with state lawmakers Director of Planning and Development with the city of Fairmont, Shae Striat on future public meetings for the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail and the regional economic potential. 

Kent Gamble, Dean of Enrollment Services here at WVU Tech on their enrollment numbers andprograms. Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, announces his run for the West Virginia State Senate. MECCA 911 Executive Director Jim Smith on the response and evacuation at the Evergree Assisted Living facility in Morgantown following broken sprinkler system pipes.  

Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on education issues and the upcoming legislative session Jason Keeling from the Allegheny Highlands Chapterof the American Red Cross on the Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive at the CMA Church in Morgantown. 

Kelly Flanagan, Director of University Special Events on December 2025 Commencement ceremonies Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. on his Home for the Holidays tour coming to Morgantown Friday Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, on changes he plans to propose to the Micro Grid Bill passed during the last legislative session 

Mon County Delegate David McCormick on extending water service to Morgan's RunMon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli on his run for reelection.  

President of the West Virginia Gas & Oil Association on the furture demand of natural gas. Terry Vance, Veterans Relationship Coordinator with Valley Health Care and Executive Director of the Forgotten Flag Foundation; Chris Staud, Forgotten Flag Foundation Founder on Wreaths Across America Day this Saturday B.C. Taylor Three decades since B.E. Taylor's original “Christmas” album was released, his family and friends will gather to celebrate the season and his legacy.“Feel the Love: A Taylor Family Christmas” will bring Taylor's iconic renditions of classic Christmas tunes to the MET in Morgantown December.18

Triple A Mid-Atlantic spokeman Jim Garrity on holiday travel.  Fundraising Director for the Mountaineer Area Council of Scouting America on the Morgantown Christmas Parade. 

Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on his presentation to stete lawmakers on proposed changes to state education code. Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, on the future of base load power 

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the Ed Dunn Road officer-involved shooting from over the weekend. Morgantown High School Football Head Coach Sean Bisor on their first Quad A state championship in two decades. 

Delegate David McCormick, Monongalia, District 82, on the bill he sponsored that allows the DOH to hire private contractors for snow removal in Monongalia and Preston County. WVU President Michael Benson on the lighting of Woodburn Hall, his first semester, the provost search, and plans for traffic around the Mountainlair. 

Sawyer Dennison announces his run for the House of Delegates as a Republican in District 78. Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, announces his plans to run for reelection. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on Small Business Saturday in downtown. Laura Blankenship from the Better Business Bureau on personal security while shopping this holiday season. 

Marion County Schools Superintendent Donna Heston and President of the Board of Education calling for more support from state lawmakers for public education. President and CEO ofMon Health & Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health David Goldberg on their plans for a new Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lewis County. A preview of the Arise: Tree of Hope Remembrance Ceremony at the Cavalry Chapel Castle on December 6. 

President and CEO of Your Community Foundation on their celebration of Community Foundation Week and awarding $300,000 in grants. Amanda Bolyard on the Pantry Plus More Advent Calendar promotion

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the resolution of the shutdown, ACA subsidies, the Epstein Files, Toyota, and the recent visit of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.Morgantown resident Jenn Hastings on Green Bag Road improvements- current and future. 

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on a recent economic development trip to Lisbon, Portugal. Founder and President of the Forgotten Flag Foundation Chris Staud on their organization- to promote Unity and Patriotism through the proper display of the flag