AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoParkersburg Warehouse Fire: Wood County kept a shelter-in-place order near the Peoples Cartage site after air monitoring showed elevated particulates; officials say the fire was 95–100% contained but warned it could be a multi-day response as crews worked to manage toxic smoke. Legal Fight in WV Foster Care: The state Attorney General is asking a federal judge to pause a foster care lawsuit while it seeks U.S. Supreme Court review of the long-running case. NCAA Eligibility Lawsuit: Eleven Marshall student-athletes sued the NCAA over the expanded five-year eligibility window, arguing the rules shut out their graduating class. Fraud Case Hits Former Player: Former college guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested and indicted on alleged $2.2 million wire fraud, with prosecutors saying he used false identities and deceptive messages to obtain money from victims. WVDOT Planning: West Virginia DOT is taking public input on its 2027–2032 transportation plan, with in-person and virtual sessions and a 45-day comment period. Community & Culture: Logan Theater in Logan is ramping up programming ahead of its Aug. 2 grand opening, adding more film, live performances, and hands-on arts classes. Sports & Local Talent: A West Aurora long snapper, Warren Flatt, committed to West Virginia, continuing the school’s pipeline of Division I special teams players. Gas Prices: West Virginia gas prices dipped over the past week, averaging about $3.65 per gallon Monday.
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