The Talk of the Town

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey on the Hope Gas Pathwats to Hope program Kelsy Crawford teaching instructor, engineering technology, WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. A tem from the college recently won first place at the inaugural Project MFG Additive Manufacturing National Championship. Executive Director of the Scotts Run Settlement House, Brian Butcher on their mission and the Christmas in July event coming up on July 18. 

West Virginia State Senate President Randy Smith on the outcome of the primary election. Monongalia County Board of Education President Mike Kelly on passage of the Excess Levy Renewal and reelection of board members.Meteorologist Matt Brudy on the approaching heat wave.

Chairman of Gene Vance Jr. Foundation Michael Minc joins the program to discuss the 15th Annual Gene Vance Jr. Day.Democrat nominee for Mon County Commission Julie Knight reflects on her primary election campaign after defeating incumbent Commissioner Jeff Arnett.

Matt Epling with the Transportation Division of the Public Service Commission about their participation in the 2026 International Roadcheck on I-68 just outside Morgantown. Director of University Events at WVU- Kelly Saunders Flanagan on May Commencement this weekend. Bill Walker, Executive Director of National Security and Cyberspace Programs, and of WVU Cyber on the partnership with the company Twnety. , 

Veterans Partnership Coordinator at Valley Health Care System, Terry Vance on his Veteran's Corner column and importasnt patriotic days coming in May. Chairman of the Monongalia County Rebulican party, Dale Sparks on their golf scramble at the Lakeview Cortlee Robey on the Bright Horizons Learning center coming to Hazel's House of Hope, Servando Arredondo from the Mountaineer Food Bank about the Zero Waste, Zero Hunger donation program in Kroger stores.  

Fairmont city manager Travis Blosser with recap for his second State of the City Address WVU Hospitals COO Nathan Burt on the future on the Mon County Health Department properties acquired from the Mon County Commission. Democrat candidate for the Second Congressional District Stephanie Tomana

Carolina Aguilera and Katie Luceanie on the Saving Grace Septic and Rentals and WVRC Media Diaper Drive at the station on Earl Core Rpad on Friday. Associate professor at the WVU College of Law on the use of AI in the legal system John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, candidate for District 13 of the state senate on his campiagn and jail operating costs for counties. 

State Senator Mike Oliverio on jail bills in Monongalia Counjty and across the state. Director of the Chestnut Mountain Ranch Greg Clutter on the All In Foster Care Summit Wednesday in Morgantown at the Chestnut Mountain ChurchPreston County PSD 1 customer Michelle Hatch on the complaint she filed with the PSC on the board. 

Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on his campaign and reconstruction of Easton Hill Road. Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, os his run for the U.S. Senate Scott Willis on the Grafton Memorial Day Parade 

Jessica Dobrinski, chief of staff with the Cardinal Institute on Vandalia Health closing labor & delivery services. Amber Ravenscroft from the Bridging Innovation Institute on Bridging Innovation Week held in Morgantown. Fairmont city manager Travis Blosser on the plan for properties damaged during 2025 Father's Day flooding. 

Preston County Commission president Hunter Thomas on the proposed EMS Impact Fee.Democrat candidate for the House of Delegates seat in District 82 Eddie WagonerCambrie Gerdes from NEVA on their concert to support WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on Gas Station Heroin, the campaign, and primary activity by the governorEddie Wagoner, Democrat candidate for House of Delegates District 82Cambrie Gerdes with NEVA about their concert May 2 to benefit WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital

Mon County Commissioner on the health department move Thomas Ramsey, Democrat candidate for the House of Delegate District 82 Executive Director at Christian Help Colleen Lankford honored to win the $25,000 gift from 100 Plus People Who Care 

Chief operating officer from Bionic Tire in Masontown on their operations and economic impact. Chairman of the Monongalia County Schools Levy Committee on the Excess Levy Renewal that will be on the May 12 ballotInformation about the Blue and Gold Mine sale coming up in May. 

Eric Ewers, Director, and Suan Shumaker, producer, of "Henry David Thoreau," a three part PBS documentary. There will be a special screening at the Met in downtown Morgantown on Thursday, April 30 with a VIP reception at 125 Pleasant Street to follow. Jon Adler, executive director of the West Virginia Association of County Government and Mark Musick, Monongalia County Assessor to talk about Couty Government Month.  

Morgantown Sicth Ward Councilor Mark Downs on the Tuesday, April 28 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall on the increase to the Safe Streets and safe Community user fee. Jim Garrity from AAA Mid-Atlantic on gas prices. 

Cal Carlson- Chairman if the Mon County Democrat Party U.S. Attorney for the Northen District of the state Matthew Harvey on falling OD death rates and drug interdiction Robert Dobkin- Republican candidate for the state Senate seat in the Second District

State DOH District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins on Green Bag Road, slip repair on Smithtown Road, and potholes Morgantown Library System executive director Sarah Cranstoun  on their new logo and website Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee Chairman Dale Sparks on registering to vote and what they'll be doing leading up to the election. 

Kristi Mullenax and Morgan Benson from the Suncrest Elementary School on their military celebration this week. Justice Gerald Titus running for reelection to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in Division IShannon Davis from the city of Morgantown on the upcoming National Night Out. 

Co-founder and CEO of Diversified Energy, Rusty Hutson on natural gas markets and the future of price Toby Heaney, Republican candidate for state Senate District 2Michael Grace, president and CEO of WVU Hospitals and COO of the WVU Health System. 

Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, and candidate for the state senate seat in District 13Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department chief Samantha Bice on the Lakeside Drive fire response Director of Arts and Culture with the city of Morgantown, Voncent Kitch on their USA Today nomination of the Ruby Summer Concert Series as one of the top 10 summer concert series in the nation. 

Tony Campbell with West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice with an updaye on MARL project that willimpact Monongalia, Mineral, Hampshire, and Preston Counties. Martin Hunt, president and CEO of Shopgarage.com- a clearinghouse for municipalities to sell good used fire service equipment. Letter carrier Just Jarman on the largest one day food drive in the nation, Stamp Out Hunger Day May 9, 2026

Taylor Helms from Mon County Parks on the Ramp Dinner coming up at Mason Dixon Park A conversation with Attorney General J.B. McCuskey Ashok Argarwal and Mike Green on the reboot of 100 people That Care and their meeting coming up April 27 Cambrie Gerdes on the Morgantown Theater Company production of Sweeney Todd to be presented at the Met in downtown Morgantown in May 

Terry Vance, Veterans Partnership Coordinator at Valley Halth Care System and Rebecca Flanagan From Stars and Strides on "The Night at the Races" at the Bridgeport Conference Center this Saturday. State Senate Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, on his run in the Republican primary against Senator Shelley Moore Capito for the U.S. Senate Maddie Wis on the 19th Mohigan Idol this weekend. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on budget, taxes, sales taxes, the Safe Streets & Safe Community Service Fee, and East End VillagePresident and CEO of the Morgantown Area Partnership on the status of the East End Village redevelopment project. 

Taylor Richardson, Libertarian candidate for the state Senate seat in District 13 Executive Director of the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative Donna Peduto on Focus Forward: Minds and Machines held in MorgantownShawn Welsh- host of the Vet SOS podcast

Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch with 2026 Ruby Summer Concert Series lineup. Senator Mike Oliverio, R, 13, of the remaining bills to be approved by the governorFairmont city manager Travis Blosser on the Kibar Americas purchase of the former Novelis facility. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble Blurgrass legend Tim O'Brien on his Morgantown show April 1, 2026 Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, on child care legislation yet to be signed by the governor. 

Jonell Strough and Mark Brazaitis on the Touch the Earth Festival April 18Secretary of State Kris Warner on the new Office of Entrepreneurship to open July 1, 2026. State EMS Coalition Executive Director Chris Hall on the bill that would provide permanent funding for EMS units across the state.

Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on the incentive-based higher education funding formula.Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, reflecting on the legislative session. 

Capaign Director for Moms Rising West Virginia Amy Jo Hutchinson on waiting for the governor to sign House Bill 4191 providing child care supports and tax credits.Vice President of Government Affairs and Collaboration from WVU Travis Molohan on state investment in higher education during the most recent legislative session. 

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on the camping ban that failed. Two aerospace initiatives fail and a recap of economic development issues from the session. WILL Greene on the WVU Day of GivingMonongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom on the future of Mon Health following the Vandalia Health reorganization and release of David Goldberg. 

Former prison union official Jose Rojas on the difficult conditions and recent inmate deaths at USP Hazelton Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, on the Vape Safety Act and a recap of the legislative session. Kyle Wiggs deconstructs the WVU, Kentucky women's basketball NCAA regional champuionship 

Jetinnell from the Allegheny Image Factory. He and his brother, Robert run the successful movie production business in Fairmont and have scored two films in the Netflix top five this year. David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on the Vape Safety Act and the legislative session. Kyle Wiggs with a preview of the WVU-Kentucky tournament game to be played in Morgantown tonight. 

Kaitlyn Wilson- How to help a Blacksville family who has lost everything in a fire. Marion County Schools superintendent Dr. Donna Heston on their enrollment challenges ans consolidation possibilities. John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, and candidate for the state senate on tax cuts versus school funding Mary Buchanan on the 28th Annual Rose Dinner presented by West Virginians for life. 

Marion County Senator Joey Garcia recaps the legislative sessionVisit Mountaineer Country President and CEO Susan Riddle talks about the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament games being hosted in Morgantown.Mon County Commission President Tom Bloom discusses updates on road improvements taking place around the county.

State Senator Mike Oliverio with his take from the 60-day legislative session. Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress in the Second District Ace Parsi Delegate Joe Statler, R, Momonongalia, 77, and Chairman of the House Education Committee reflects on the legislative session.   

Senator Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, on the legislative session Mon County Sheriff Todd Forbes on motor vehicle safety around school zones and school buses Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, on the legislative session so far. 

Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, with an update from Charleston Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Momongalia, 79, with an update from Charleston State Department of Highways District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins with an update on the pothole at mile marker 148.5 and road safety 

Deb Mullens, President of the Daughter of the King Ministries, Inc. on the Journey to the Cross coming to the Met in downtown Morgantown March 20 and March 21. Terry Vance, Valley Heathcare on his veterans column in the Dominion Post. Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gourge Economic Development Authority on aviation economic development bills in the state legislature. 

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the MONSTER pothole on I-79 southbound at MM 148.5Josh Brady and John Helmick from the Department of Mining and Industrial Extension on theirlatest competition in Canada, training the U.S. Border Patrol, and the future of the program. The 72nd Mountaineer Reese Allen Marion County Schools superintendent Donna Heston on her contract situation. 

Senator Mike Olivero, R, Monongalia, 13, with an update from the legislative sessiom.Clair Titley and Eric Finch on the Hulu docuseries about the Skylar Neese series entitled Friends like These: The Murder of Skylar NeeseSarah Fox from the Mountaineer Council of Scouting America on Egg Quest coming April 11Heath Cale on the Morgantown Theater Company production of James and the Gian Peach Jr.