On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Department of Planning and Natural Resources opposes a request to rezone nearly 16 acres in Beeston Hill for a 24-unit housing development during a Legislature Committee of the Whole hearing, noting it conflicts with the Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan and urges the usage of existing residential development tools instead.

School bus company halts crossing corroded metal bridge near St. Croix Seventh-day Adventist School due to safety concerns; Department of Public Works to fix. 

St. Thomas businessman and convicted felon Brett “Mac” McClafferty faces fraud charges, confirms plan to run for VI Senate despite a law barring felons from the office. 

Judge tells former Public Works Commissioner Gustav James, who has announced a bid for governor, to file proof he properly served federal officials in civil lawsuit. 

Prosecutors ask court to sanction Brett “Mac” McClafferty, citing alleged Facebook posts that violated pretrial release order barring discussion of criminal case. 

Ryan Branch sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in killing of homeless veteran Milton Gordon; shelter operator says sentence too lenient.