Environmental risk grows with bankruptcies in big coal
Environmental costs loom as coal firms file for bankruptcy and self-bonding leaves reclamation funding as IOUs totaling billions. Analysts warn states and federal regulators face heavy cleanup obligations, with Peabody Alpha and Arch amid major self-bonding burdens and ongoing mine closures.
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Wyo
James Stevenson
North American Coal
IHS
Ious
Alpha Natural Resources
Arch Coal
Peabody
Associated Press
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Indiana
New
Stevenson
Richmond
Virginia
Kevin R. Huennekens
Alpha
Wyoming
West Virginia
Arch
Beth Sutton
Jpmorgan Chase
Bank of America
Citigroup
Morgan Stanley
Wells Fargo
Monica Bonar
Fitch Ratings
Colorado theater verdict ends push for stricter security
A Colorado jury ruled Cinemark was not liable for the 2012 Aurora shooting at a Batman premiere, keeping the focus on the killer rather than the venue. Jurors deliberated about three hours and the decision could prompt theater chains to review safety policies without broad liability. Marc Bern represents victims seeking appeal while noting the ruling preserves current security expectations.
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Marc Bern
Arapahoe County Justice Center
Centennial
Colorado
Colo
Cinemark
Denver
James Holmes
Tom DeLuca
National Cinema Security
U.S
Holmes
Lawmakers debate budget cuts tied to tobacco tax pass
Carmichael blasted the GOP plan to shift up to 130 million from the Rainy Day Fund and cut as much as 70 million from agency budgets. He cited targeted cuts to scholarships and public education while preserving health and welfare, urging a comprehensive plan before a budget vote.
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Carmichael
Public Education
Department of Health and Human Resources
Senate
Lawmakers Push Tobacco Tax to Fund PEIA Amid Split Vote
In a tense floor session Democrats defend a tobacco tax boost to fund PEIA, while Republicans resist any tax rise. Senator Unger sponsors the plan but critics say it underfunds the agency. the bill passes 17 to 16 and moves to the House with uncertain prospects.
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John Unger
Derkeley
PEIA
Kent Leonhardt
Rmonongalia
Robert Karnes
Rupshur
Karnes
Cole Chevy Mountain Festival Opens May 31 in Bluefield
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce plans the 33rd Cole Chevy Mountain Festival from May 31 to June 5 at Bluefield City Park. Drew Exposition returns May 31 with a rebuilt Ferris wheel, while events include pageant May 23, worship night June 1, Andora Giffen Dinner June 2, exotic animal show, dog frisbee, bowling, bench press, Rock It the Robot, and a fireworks finale June 5 at 11 p.m.
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Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Jimmy
Drew
Bluefield Rec Center
Andora Giffen
Va. V.W
Meachum
Population shifts mark West Virginia towns on census day
Census shows Princeton population dipping from 6432 in 2010 to 6035 in 2015 amid coal industry job losses. Charleston falls below 50,000 for first time since 1920 amid regional declines. Nearby towns Bradshaw Anawalt Bramwell Gary Jaeger Keystone Matoaka Northfork also report modest decreases or stability while leaders seek tourism and veteran workforce recruitment to counter downturns.
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Princeton
Aneere Kenneth Clay
Clay
U.S
McDowell County
Anawalt
Bramwell
Indicted in Murder Case Tied to Lester Death
Byrd indicted for murder and related crimes in the Lester case. He allegedly lied to police and withheld information while a Ruger 9 mm, a cell phone, meds, and cash were taken after Lester's Aug. 24 death. Byrd was in New River jail on probation when charged, later extradited to Monroe County and held at Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
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Lester
Ruger
New River Valley
Dublin
Monroe County
Southern
Beaver
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