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The WTJX News Feed is your local NPR News keeping you informed about the latest developments throughout the community. From local stories that impact your daily life to events shaping the Region, we’ve got you covered. Join us every weekday at 5pm for comprehensive news and exclusive interviews. Whether you’re at home, on your commute, or at work, ”The WTJX News Feed” keeps you connected to the stories that matter most.
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Kamali Melbourne brings us a Newsfeed of the most shared, ‘liked’ and top trending stories from around the world.
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BuzzFeed Editor In Chief Ben Smith hosts conversations on the intersection of politics, media, and technology — and all of 2017's insanity.
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Harry, Jarred and Pat come together every now and then, and over a couple of drinks talk about the world through the eyes of social media, and the strangle hold it has on everyday life. Sometimes we're funny. Sometimes we have no idea what we're talking about. Sometimes we surprise ourselves. Unapologetically Uninformed.
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, two people involved in a ziplining accident on St. Croix are in stable condition following a multi-agency rescue operation. Less than 24-hours after the Virgin Islands Police Department held a briefing addressing the recent surge in violent crime, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the territory’s 36th homicide…
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A new way of diagnosing prion disease may also help in other diseases, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Prions are misfolded proteins that can infect us and cause our normal proteins to fold incorrectly also, and they can be found in the skin, a new study reports. Ted Dawson, a Parkinson disease expert at Johns Hopkins, says this … A new way of diagnosing prion disease may also help in other diseases, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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Meridian teachers union puts potential strike on hold, for now
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Contract talks for better pay and more support for career teachers with the board of education in one Illinois town are receiving criticism. The teachers’ union feels board members are dragging their feet toward reaching solutions, and a strike could be imminent. Comments from Brian Pekovitch (pah-KOH-vitch), teacher and union president, Meridian F…
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What is a prion and how does it cause disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Prion diseases are caused in people when an aberrant form of a protein that is already in our bodies infects us, and causes the normal protein to fold like it, resulting in neurological disease. A new study found that one … What is a prion and how does it cause disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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Why is it that a disorder that affects the brain can be diagnosed with a skin biopsy? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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The rare brain disorder abbreviated CJD, for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, can be diagnosed with two or more skin biopsies, a recent study shows. Johns Hopkins neurologist Ted Dawson says the fact that what causes the disease, a particle smaller than a virus … Why is it that a disorder that affects the brain can be diagnosed with a skin biopsy? Elizab…
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Making the diagnosis for a rare brain disease may now be easier, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Skin biopsies have proven better at diagnosing the rare brain disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob, abbreviated CJD, than doing a spinal tap to obtain cerebrospinal fluid, a new study reports. Ted Dawson, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins, says this new test has multiple advantages. … Making the diagnosis for a rare brain disease may now be easier, Elizabeth Tra…
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Diagnosing some neurologic diseases may now use a skin biopsy, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or CJD is a rare neurological condition that may initially look like dementia and that is ultimately fatal. It’s caused by something called a prion, which is smaller than a virus. Now a new study demonstrates that a skin … Diagnosing some neurologic diseases may now use a skin biopsy, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we recognize David Hamilton Jackson Day. A temporary closure of the Cyril E. King Airport's runway on St. Thomas comes as lawmakers were just updated by VIPA officials on their runway rehabilitation project. Former Casino Control Commission contractor Stephanie Barnes is appealing her conviction with the Third Circui…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Carlton Dowe, executive director of VIPA speaks about how employees will transition under the P3 agreement. Due to adverse weather conditions, the annual Liberty Day celebration in Estate Grove Place has been called off. We speak with event organizer Raymond Williams. The Department of Public Works will implement a r…
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the territory sees its 35th homicide of the year, after a shooting at Hospital Ground on St. Thomas leaves another man dead. The Virgin Islands Supreme Court has ruled against Governor Albert Bryan Jr.'s challenge to a legislative restructuring of WAPA's governing board, thus upholding a lower court's decision — we s…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, 37 federal law enforcement officers have been commissioned as Virgin Islands Peace Officers after completing training in local history and cultural sensitivities. Twenty-two percent of registered voters participated in early voting, falling short of numbers seen in the 2020 midterm elections. The Police Department an…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Attorney General Gordon Rhea has officially been sworn in. Following yet another tragic weekend, Government House’s Communications Director Richard Motta calls for unity. GERS plans to move forward with implementing a 3% employer contribution increase in hopes of avoiding insolvency. Listen to these stories and more.…
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Treatment of the skin cancer melanoma continues to improve, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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The skin cancer melanoma has historically been associated with difficulties in treatment and survival, but that picture is changing rapidly. Now the results of a ten year trial support use of two agents to manage this disease, according to Kimmel … Treatment of the skin cancer melanoma continues to improve, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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There’s good news for a difficult to treat breast cancer, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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So called triple negative breast cancer is associated with increased rates of spread, recurrence and death than other forms, but now long term results of a clinical trial offer better odds against this disease, William Nelson, director of the Kimmel … There’s good news for a difficult to treat breast cancer, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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Even if you’ve had a false positive mammogram you should still have regular screening, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Women who’ve had a false positive mammogram may be at increased risk for developing breast cancer later, a recent study shows, so regular mammography is a good idea. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson concurs. Nelson: If you … Even if you’ve had a false positive mammogram you should still have regular screening, Elizabeth Tr…
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Just how often do mammograms turn up false positive results? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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No woman likes to undergo mammography, and when results seem to show a problem when there isn’t one, many will choose to give subsequent studies a miss. That’s according to a recent study Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at … Just how often do mammograms turn up false positive results? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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What happens when a woman gets a false positive mammogram? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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If you are a woman who’s had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer, you may be reluctant to come back again for regular screening if you’ve gotten a positive result that turned out to be false. That’s the conclusion … What happens when a woman gets a false positive mammogram? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, over 80 abandoned vehicles have been tagged for removal from the Bovoni Housing community on St. Thomas, see the list here. The WAPA board approves a three-year $15 million contract with Sol Petroleum in hopes of securing fuel flexibility. A mislabeling issue at a Jacksonville mail processing center is reportedly the…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, DLCA details to legislators their challenges that include staffing shortages and technological limitations. EDA holds their first Southshore Trade Zone Investor Roundtable. Homeowners filed a civil complaint against renewable energy system supplier, ProSolar Systems, alleging negligence and fraud. Listen to these sto…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Government of the Virgin Islands has partnered to develop a Caribbean maritime network with St. Croix serving as the anchor to boost regional trade and the local economy. A shooting on St. Croix has claimed the life of one man and VIPD has issued an Armed and Dangerous notice for the suspect, 34-year-old Kertis T…
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On today's WTJX RadioNews Feed, St. Thomas native Rashawn Ross, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Dave Matthews Band. After only one contestant registered to compete for Miss St. Croix, Division of Festival Director Ian Turnbull, calls on local businesses to step up their sponsorship. The Board of the Virgin I…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a fire at the Anguilla Landfill on Sunday has prompted its temporary closure. We speak with the family members of the men killed in separate shooting incidents in the territory over the weekend. Scorching temperatures and dangerous rip currents are forecasted for the territory. Listen to these stories and more.…
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IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular (Weekend of October 19, 2024)
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Michigan Week ON THE SHOW: Steve Kornacki & Matt Stevens Preview Michigan 100th Anniversary of Red Grange Dedication Game David Moulton - CBS Sports Broadcasting Illini Football Meghan McKeown - Women's Basketball Doug Villhard on Red Grange Game Predictions Podcast from October 19, 2024, on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartland…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed, Our Town Frederiksted prepares to host its inaugural, Rhythms at Sunset event. We speak with Executive Director Aimee Griles-Cariño. Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes has filed a lawsuit to disqualify the nomination petition of Delegate to Congress candidate Ida Smith. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on ch…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the West Indian Company Limited announced they will not be renewing CEO Anthony Ottley's contract. We speak with Jason Charles, chairman of WICO's board, about what the decision means for the future of the company. And the legislature approves the extension of the territory's power-related state of emergency, as Virg…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Board of Elections member Harriet Mercer reacts to being ordered to apologize for her actions during early voting at the St. Thomas Elections System office. Health officials call for residents to take precautionary measures as dengue cases increase throughout the territory. VITEMA encourages residents to participate …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Board of Elections member Harriet Mercer explains her actions to allow a poll watcher to observe early voting at the St. Thomas Elections System office. WAPA is seeking legislative changes to address back billing challenges. Senator Milton Potter responds to comments made by GERS board member Andre Dorsey. Listen to …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers advance a measure sponsored by Senator Diane Capehart to consider a new Beer, Wine, and Spirits Festival in the territory. The Department of Human Services has announced an increase in SNAP benefits for residents. WAPA has reached a settlement agreement to resolve their ongoing billing dispute with solar en…
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, efforts to bring more renewable energy to the territory see progress as lawmakers approve leases for a wind power company. Agriculture Commissioner Louis E. Petersen, Jr., gives an update on the partial re-opening of the St. Croix abattoir. And two men are arrested for separate incidents of domestic violence. Dr. Cle…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Dr. Clema Lewis from the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix speaks on the series of events being held this month in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A shooting incident on St. Thomas claims the life of one man. FEMA commits $3.2 billion towards utility, road paving and education projects in the territory…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority says the malfunctioning pump at the LBJ Pump Station has been repaired, meanwhile sewer repairs in the Anna's Retreat area on St. Thomas is ongoing. The Virgin Islands Diabetes Center of Excellence advocates for increased funding. Six candidates have been certified as “wr…
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Big Sports Radio (Weekend of October 5, 2024)
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B1G Hoops & Football! ON THE SHOW: Iowa at Ohio State - Insiders Tom Kakert & Jay Stephens B1G Men's Hoops - Matt Painter & Mick Cronin David Cobb - National College Football - CBS Sports Rose and Mutombo pass away Around the B1G Football B1G Men's & Women's Basketball Media Day Matt Brown of Extra Points Game Predictions Podcast from October 5, 20…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers question the effectiveness of Virgin Islands Interagency Council on Homelessness. Department of Education Commissioner, Dr. Dionne Well Hedrington, addresses this week’s teacher sick out at the St. Croix Educational Complex. A Superior Court judge has denied the bond for one of the students accused of parti…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, 25-year-old Rajah Caul Jr. has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the January 2021 homicide of Michael Anthony Cruz. Three students have been arrested following a violent assault on a school bus driver. Lawmakers advance a measure to raise the tobacco purchase age in the territory to 21. Listen to these stories…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers examine challenges in the territory’s property insurance market. The St. Croix Educational Complex High School was closed today due to a mass teacher sick out. Superior Court Judge Denise Francois denied a motion by Mon Ethos Pro Support seeking costs and attorney fees. Listen to these stories and more.…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, VIHA needs an additional $46 million to complete the Donoe Housing redevelopment project. Attorney Pamela Colon has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment of Sasha Charlemagne. The man charged with the 2021 murder of a 58-year-old woman on St. Croix has been sentenced. Listen to these stories and more.…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. appoints Julio Rhymer Sr. as the new director for the Office of Management and Budget. A man on St. Croix has been arrested for shooting a minor several times. Governor Bryan expresses his displeasure with the Board of Trustees for the GERS voting to increase the employer contribution rate. …
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Big Sports Radio (Weekend of September 28, 2024)
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College Football Mania! ON THE SHOW: Marc Weiszer - Athens Banner-Herald - Georgia at Bama Matt Stevens - Illini at Penn St NFL Update Joe Gaither - BamaCentral.com - Georgia at Bama Mike Gross - Illini at Penn St Game Predictions Podcast from September 28, 2024, on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, th…
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IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular (Weekend of September 28, 2024)
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Podcast from September 28, 2024, on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio skill, and other platforms. Now available on Google Assistant speakers! SCHEDULE - local time is Central time Illini Minute: Weekdays at approximately 7:25 a.m. Eastern/4:25 a.m. Pacific (6:25 a.m. …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Logan Miracle Foundation is hosting its annual motorcade to recognize Leukemia Awareness Month. As such, we speak with Anais Cruz, mother of the late Logan Cruz. Following a protest at the Lockhart K-8 School on St. Thomas, education officials commit to addressing staff concerns. A few days ahead of their deadlin…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers begin the process of approving the territory’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. A measure seeking to honor St. Thomas native, Brian “Benny Demus” Boulai, moves one step closer to bestowing him the key to the territory. A 21-year-old man on St. Thomas has been killed. Listen to these stories and more.…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed, lawmakers advance a measure seeking to rename the Virgin Islands Superior Court after Judge Verne Antonio Hodge. Food service workers at Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School held a demonstration this morning in protest of unsafe working conditions. The Virgin Islands National Guard is released from federal oversight by…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Ricardo Richards Elementary School on St. Croix has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convenes the first meeting for the Council on Human Trafficking. A man has been extradited to St. Thomas to face a charge of attempted murder. Listen to these stories and more.…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, VIGL managing partner Andrew Dubuque says higher cost has delayed the reconstruction of the Randall 'Doc’ James racetrack. VIPD issued a missing person alert for a 58-year-old man on St. Thomas. Rising health insurance costs could burden Virgin Islands Government employees and retirees. Listen to these stories and mo…
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IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular (Weekend of September 21, 2024)
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Podcast from September 21, 2024, on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio skill, and other platforms. Now available on Google Assistant speakers! SCHEDULE - local time is Central time Illini Minute: Weekdays at approximately 7:25 a.m. Eastern/4:25 a.m. Pacific (6:25 a.m. …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the VI Department of Education vows accountability for employees who ignored sexual abuse reports. A shooting on St. Thomas claims the life of a 42-year-old man. District Court Judge Wilma Lewis granted the motion to sever the Charlamagnes’ case from their co-defendant, former VIHFA COO Darin Richardson. Listen to th…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a concerning post on social media, prompted the Department of Education to implement safety protocols at the Lockhart K-8 School today. The governing board of the VI Port Authority approved the expansion and upgrade of the Ann E. Abramson Marine Terminal on St. Croix. Eight Virgin Islands historic sites have been add…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Senator Samuel Carrion calls for WAPA to automatically reissue incorrect bills. Officials reflect on the legacy of former police commissioner and two term senator, Milton “Bull” Frett. Three women on St. Croix have been arrested for an alleged robbery that occurred in Estate Glynn. Listen to these stories and more.…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Department of Public Works reminds political candidates of the necessary steps for erecting campaign signs. Twenty Williams Delight housing residents receive $15,000 in grant funding towards the purchase of their home. Deputy supervisor of elections for the STT/STJ district, Kevermay Douglas, speaks about Nationa…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police on St. Croix are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found in her Harbor View apartment. The Office of Insular Affairs has transferred $180 million to the USVI as an advance of the FY2025 rum tax cover over payments. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. proposes legislation to allow cruise ship casinos to opera…
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