W.Va. & TrAIL

Public Broadcasting reports that "Allegheny Energy’s efforts to build a high voltage power line through north central West Virginia took a big step forward this week," under a deal reached with the state Public Service Commission and its consumer advocate. "The West Virginia Energy Users Group, which represents several large industries in the region, was also part of the agreement," the report said, but "local citizens groups were not."

With audio. Others with reports include The Charleston Gazette, which also focused separately on citizen reaction.