HIGH-SPEED ROUTERS Only One High-Speed Internet Router Given To State Police Works
Reported by: Associated Press
Web Producer: Jeff Morris
Reported: Oct. 24, 2012 11:50 AM EDT
Eyewitness News Photo
Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
Two years ago, West Virginia officials spent $1.7 million in federal stimulus money on high-speed Internet routers for State Police. Today, only one in the Logan detachment works.
An investigation by The Charleston Gazette determined they lack the proper components, and no one has fixed the problem. The components could cost about $270,000.
State Police have repeatedly asked the grant administrators for advice. But the agency didn't submit a proposal as the Office of Technology determines how to spend the remaining $9 million.
West Virginia must spend the entire $126.3 million it got by Feb. 13.
Otherwise, it may have to return the unspent money.
The Legislative Auditor's Office is investigating the use of stimulus money. In all, the state spent $24 million on more than 1,000 routers.
W.Va. mine safety lab creates disasters to train June 19, 2013 3:13 AM EDT Alpha Natural Resources is unveiling a $23 million training complex for coal miners that combines the world's best technology in a single West Virginia complex — and may save lives.
Kentucky Guard to celebrate 221 years of service June 19, 2013 3:31 AM EDT The Kentucky National Guard is getting ready to celebrate more than two centuries of service to the commonwealth and the nation.
Ohio House committee to discuss new abortion bill June 19, 2013 3:03 AM EDT Majority Republican in the Ohio House are proposing a new legislative measure they say would curb abortions by helping women make a more informed decision.
June 13, 2013 Rio Bravo-South Charleston; Pizza Hut-Kanawha City; Fifth Quarter makes the list. Find out who has violations and who gets the Clean Kitchen Award!
Associated Press
