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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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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: While the St. Thomas CZM Committee reviewed plans for new fire stations in Anna’s Retreat and Fortuna, community members raised concerns about how emergency coverage will continue during construction. Nightly closures begin tonight at Cyril E. King Airport as the Port Authority starts long-term runway rehabilitation work that will continue through 2026, including pavement testing and a full resurfacing project. A woman on St. Thomas previously released on bail for assault and property damage has been arrested again, accused of assaulting her 11-year-old daughter during an incident observed by a neighbor. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Miss Universe Virgin Islands Brittany Robinson speaks for the first time about her national pageant experience, her rushed two-week preparation for Thailand, and the historic and often chaotic journey she faced as the first mother to represent the territory on the Miss Universe stage. VI Attorney General Gordon Rhea has joined 35 attorneys general nationwide in opposing a federal proposal that would block states from creating or enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations. Police on St. Croix arrested a 19-year-old woman after an early-morning domestic dispute turned violent, while on St. Thomas, a former Magens Bay Authority cashier was arrested for embezzling entrance fees on six occasions. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The St. Thomas–St. John Superior courthouse has been named in honor of Judge Verne A. Hodge, celebrating his decades of leadership, community impact, and foundational role in shaping the modern local court system. Police arrested a man on St. John after he allegedly attacked his former partner with a knife during a confrontation at her workplace, resulting in multiple assault and domestic violence charges. Senator Clifford Joseph, Sr. is holding two public town halls to address confusion and gather community input on proposed THC and firearm legislation, the first taking place tonight on St. Croix, and the second scheduled for Monday on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our Chief Reporter Tom Eader following a pretrial conference in the case against former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal. Prosecutors are also opposing a motion that would allow Martinez’s defense attorneys to present government witness David Whitaker’s old convictions at trial. A loaded firearm was found today during a random search at Charlotte Amalie High School. A St. Croix man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after threatening Customs and Border Protection officers during a secondary inspection last year at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Nov 21, 2025
Friday Nov 21, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The U.S. Coast Guard and St. John Rescue responded to a grounded and partially submerged catamaran near Christmas Cove, St. Thomas. A Florida judge has denied former Senator Steven Payne Sr.’s request for a new trial in his sexual battery case, clearing the way for sentencing — now pushed to December 10. Defense attorneys for former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez are asking a federal judge to allow presentation of the government’s star witness history of convictions, arguing Daivid Whitaker's credibility is central to the corruption case involving alleged bribes. Former assistant principal at the Joseph Gomez Elementary School on St. Thomas, Clifton D. Boyd, was arrested today and charged with sexually assaulting a male student during the 2019–2020 school year. And we speak with U.S. Attorney Adam Sleeper and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Claudia Dubravetz about the surge of bomb threats forcing school evacuations. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A Republican-led push to censure Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett collapsed while the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon Rhea for unredacted Epstein case records. A property dispute on Lovango Cay has escalated to federal court; a neighboring property owner accuses Lovango Resort and Beach Club of repeated unauthorized use of a private pier and barge ramp. The Legislature unanimously confirmed Melanie Turnbull and Venetia Velazquez to six-year terms on the Superior Court bench. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Police have taken six students into custody related to a string of bomb threats targeting public schools as Police Commissioner Mario Brooks warns more arrests are likely. VIDE has since imposed a mandatory cell-phone ban at Lockhart K-8 after another threat was called in this morning. A federal judge has denied former Sports, Parks, and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and businessman Benjamin Hendricks requests for an acquittal or a new trial. A St. Croix man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, kidnapping, and domestic violence assault, after police say he terrorized his partner with a knife, slashed her tires, and trapped her inside their home before she escaped to call for help. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advance legislation sponsored by Senator Franklin Johnson to raise the territory’s minimum wage through a proposed phase schedule. Police on St. Thomas arrested an individual after she reportedly assaulted a woman and damaged property during separate incidents. A disagreement during a WAPA board meeting between management and the board of directors centered on where the line is drawn between oversight and operations in relations to WAPA’s procurement process. Listen to these stories and more.