The Talk Of The Town

Jacob Bumgarner, Chief Engineer of Special Programs for the state Department of Highways talking about their response to winterconditions so far this year and the plan for the next weather system inbound. Donna Wade from the Marion County Rescue Squad presenting information about their in-house mental health app for employees and families. MetroNews Accuweather Meteorologist Jeff Nordeen on the next winter weather maker moving into the area. 

Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management at WVU Steve Hahn talking about the WVU Guarantee program Monongalia County Sheriffand Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell talking about newly hired school safety officersInterim Director of the WVU Center for Black Culture about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast 

Mark Nestlen, VP of Business Development & Strategy at Green Power Motor on delivery of three BEAST buses to Monongalia County Schools. Star City Mayor Sharon Doyle and Star City Police Chief Jessica Colebank talking about Jessica's breast cancer battle.  

Guests include Morgantown City Clerk Christine Wade on 2025 municipal elections. Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, from Charleston at the Inauguration of Patrick MorriseyState Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13 from Charleston at the Inauguration of Patrick Morrisey

It's one more Anything Goes Friday before Dave transitions to Metronews Talkline.

Wes Nugent, former Morgantown City Councilman, joins the show to discuss the last year. He was involved in a severe accident in December and suffered a spinal cord injury, forever altering his life. He talks about the accident and his road to recovery. 

Mon County Commissioners Sean Sikora, Tom Bloom and Jeff Arnett are in-studio for the show talking about a variety of issues as 2024 comes to a close. 

It's a Christmas Eve edition. Dave's sister Brooke stops by. Football Commentator John Halbritter and Dave's wife, Jenna makes a surprise appearance. 

Former hosts Kay Murray, Sunshine Wiles and Sarah Giosi are in the studio for the entire hour in one of the best shows of the year. 

Talking to a couple of area non-profits. Libera has been awarded a major grant for transitional housing for at-risk young women. The Salvation Army is also holding an Angel Tree event and the Red Kettle drive continues. 

Brad McElhinny stops by. Morgantown Basketball Coach Dave Tallman previews the Little General Holiday Classic at Morgantown High this weekend. 

UHS Punter, Jimmy Gregg, raised money for childhood cancer research with every punt this season. He joins the show. Plus a recap of Morgantown City Council's meeting. 

Todd Forbes, Mon County Sheriff-elect, was sworn-in Monday. He stops by to discuss priorities going into office, including school safety. Kyle Wiggs previews the Frisco Bowl. Dave discusses what happens when sports and politics collide and when they don't. 

Mon County is getting sued over is Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety Ordinance. Plus, an event coming up this weekend for anyone touched by addiction. 

A recap of Morgantown City Council's discussion of the police and fire pension fund. 

Chuck Campbell, President of the local Firefighters' Association, talks about the city's pension problems. Morgantown will be looking for a new city manager. 

Greg Carey discusses Neal Brown's firing and what is next for WVU Football. How did the city of Morgantown end up with $100 million in unfunded liabilities with the fire and police pension fund? 

Congressman-elect Riey Moore talks about his transition to Capitol Hill. Joe Brocato previews the HS Football Playoffs and recaps the WVU Soccer win. 

Dr. Clay Marsh & Ret. Gen. James Hoyer are co-chairs of the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties fundraising campaign. They join the show. Accuweather's Jeff Nordeen has the latest on possible snow. Dave recaps another tense city council meeting.