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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 55-year-old Michelle Donastorg has been arrested on charges including vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, and reckless endangerment after police state she drove onto a sidewalk on Veterans Drive killing one pedestrian and seriously injuring another. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. urged Congress to address longstanding federal disparities affecting Virgin Islanders during testimony before the U.S. Senate, highlighting challenges involving healthcare funding, federal benefits, economic development, and the high cost of living in the territory. The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections celebrated rehabilitation and second chances during its 2026 Graduation and Recognition Ceremony, honoring incarcerated men and women who completed educational, vocational, and personal development programs while in custody. Listen to these stories and more.

WTJX NEWSFEED: June 18, 2026 On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 55-year-old Michelle Donastorg has been arrested on charges including vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, and reckless endangerment after police state she drove onto a sidewalk on Veterans Drive killing one pedestrian and seriously injuring another.

He filed his petition on St. Croix on June 11, correcting the filing district issue. However, he met another stumbling block as he was given a notice of defect requiring him to provide at least 34 additional valid signatures to cure deficiencies in his nomination petition on St. Croix and 32 in the St. Thomas/St. John District.

Weber brought in the signatures on Tuesday hoping to satisfy the defect, but he fell short. In a letter to Weber, Fawkes wrote that he submitted an additional 32 signatures in the St. Croix District. Not only was he two short of the 34 needed, but only 23 were valid. In the St. Thomas/St. John District, Weber submitted 43 additional signatures, of which only 24 were deemed valid.

James Weber III disqualified from delegate to Congress race after petition signature shortfall Ex-Senator James Weber III fails to submit enough valid signatures to qualify for delegate race after Board of Elections granted time to correct filing deficiencies.

During a discovery hearing on St. Croix, Morris also extended the deadline for pretrial motions to July 31. A status conference is set for August 7, followed by a pretrial conference on October 23.

Judge sets November 9 trial in $309,000 Medicaid fraud case while plea discussions take place Attorneys told the court they are engaged in negotiations with the prosecution as the Medicaid fraud case against multiple defendants gets a trial date.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal has terminated her attorney, Dale Lionel Smith, and filed an appeal of her federal corruption conviction and seven-year prison sentence, while her co-defendant, former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, has also formally appealed his conviction and 10-year sentence in the Mon Ethos public corruption case. Following three fatal shootings in a single day and five homicides within a week, Virgin Islands officials held a special press briefing urging residents to help investigators solve a growing number of gun violence cases. The Virgin Islands Port Authority has asked for permission to intervene in the government's eviction case against Island Laundries, arguing that legislation transferring ownership of the Subbase parcels to VIPA gives the Authority a direct legal interest in the dispute. Listen to these stories and more.

WTJX NEWSFEED: June 17, 2026 On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal has terminated her attorney, Dale Lionel Smith, and filed an appeal of her federal corruption conviction and seven-year prison sentence, while her co-defendant, former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, has also formally appealed ...

Assistant U.S. Attorney Denise George filed the motion Tuesday seeking permission for the government to review the Bio Form Information Sheets — questionnaires with background information completed by prospective jurors — ahead of jury selection next month.

District Judge Mark Kearney denied the motion on the grounds that it was noncompliant with the court’s policies as it lacked an adequate meet-and-confer report, which requires the filing party first contact opposing counsel to discuss the relief being sought and document each side’s position before bringing the matter to the court.

USA request for advanced review of juror forms in Charlemagne case denied over procedural deficiency Judge Mark Kearney denied the government’s bid for early access to juror bio forms, citing filing deficiencies, but left the door open to refile a corrected motion.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Board of Elections Chairman Raymond Williams responds to a colleague's email to Brett McClafferty's notice of appeal that recommends an emergency meeting be held to review the cases of all aspirants disqualified by Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes. The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Rusiel Encarnacion, who died after being found with multiple gunshot wounds in the Whim area of St. Croix. Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith earned valuable points for the University of Georgia at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, helping the Bulldogs secure their third consecutive national title. Listen to these stories and more.

WTJX NEWSFEED: June 16, 2026 On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Board of Elections Chairman Raymond Williams responds to a colleague's email to Brett McClafferty's notice of appeal that recommends an emergency meeting be held to review the cases of all aspirants disqualified by Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes.

Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and Taco Bell, began to explore its options for Pizza Hut in November. Last year, Yum Brands' global sales rose 5% but Pizza Hut's sales fell 2%.

Pizza Hut, struggling with delivery competition, sold for $2.7 billion Pizza Hut has been squeezed in recent years by the growth of DoorDash, Uber Eats and other restaurant delivery companies which marketed access to a slew of cuisines besides pizza.

St. Croix district sample ballot for the 2026 democratic primary election.

St. Thomas/St. John district sample ballot for the 2026 democratic primary election.