On this West Virginia Morning, the deal to keep the state’s two national parks open was set to end on Friday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday he’s extending the deal through the end of the month – just in time for Bridge Day, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of people.

And, sophisticated technology not normally used in nature is allowing activists to map the Monongahela River – and raising hope that it will lead to more support for the troubled waterway.

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