The Talk Of The Town

Was all the good news about the DOH too good to be true? Plus, Metronews' Brad McElhinny details a story about a sailor on the USS West Virginia, who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Shawn Smith is a candidate for Mon County School Board. He stops by the studio to talk about challenges to education, student discipline, and the proposed Renaissance Academy. The school board election is May 14th. Early voting begins May 1st. 

MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith has an update on flooding. Dave offers his thoughts on the latest gubernatorial polling. Mon County BOE  Candidate Shawn Smith stops by the studio. 

Justin Tarovisky, union president representing employees at FCC Hazelton, announces a retention incentive for employees at the federal penitentiary. Mon County Commissioner Tom Bloom is in-studio to talk roads, relationship with the DOH and the national attention again on the Skylar Neese murder. 

New University High Football Coach Eric Snyder joins the show. Dave breaks down campaign finance numbers and discusses the issues facing EMS agencies across the state. 

Christina Fattore Morgan, candidate for Monongalia County School Board, talks about a number of issues including the proposed Rennaisance Academy, student discipline, supporting teachers and more. The school board election is May 14th. Early voting begins May 1st. 

Mon County Board of Education Candidate Christina Fatorre Morgan discusses her platform. Metronews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny breaks down the GOP Gubernatorial race. 

Dave is back after a week of filling in on Metronews Talkline. Dave discusses why the idea of managed homeless camps is a bad idea. 

Dave breaks down the property tax implications of the proposed $143 million Renaissance Academy bond and takes your calls and texts. 

Ron Lytle, Mon County BOE President, discusses the tax impact of the proposed Renaissance Academy. State Senator Mike Oliverio reacts to Gov. Justice's veto of the vaccination bill.  

Dave Neese is in-studio to discuss the new podcast "Three," which re-examines the disappearance of his daughter Skylar Neese in 2012. Also, Jason Hoch, producer for the podcast "Three" joins the show on the phone. 

WVU's April Kaull discusses the marching band's new plans for a practice facility. Metronews Sports' Kyle Wiggs wraps up the WVU Women's Basketball season.

Metronews Sports' Greg Carey breaks down the hiring of new WVU Basketball Coach Darian DeVries. Dave runs through new polling data for the Republican race for Governor. 

It's Anything Goes Friday! Dave recaps an MPO meeting where local officials were frustrated with news about traffic lights off Exit 155. Joe Brocato, with Metronews Sports, checks in from Iowa City where WVU Women's basketball takes on Princeton Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. 

Danielle Trumble, Morgantown City Council member, discusses the situation with Bartlett House and moving forward. Brad McElhinny recaps the governor's media briefing. 

Mike Oliverio, Mon County Senator, explains why $5.1 million in funding for WVU was vetoed by the governor in the state budget. Dave reacts to the news surrounding the Bartlett House. Wednesday is WVU's Day of Giving. WVU Foundation's B.J. Davisson joins the show. 

Gov. Justice vetoed a bill providing $2 million for the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Mon County Delegate John Williams reacts Clay-Battelle High School Football Coach Ryan Wilson announces his retirement. 

The 3-time State Champion Morgantown Mohigan Basketball team is in-studio celebrating their victory. 

Morgantown High Students Maddie Wisman and Grace Schmitt stop by the studio with details on this year's Mohigan Idol. University High Football Coach, John Kelley announces his retirement from coaching.

Ryan White, candidate for the WV Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge, stops by the studio. Dave recaps the budget presentation at Morgantown City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting. Plus, your texts.