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WTJX NEWSFEED: January 24, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley stumped virtually via Zoom this morning, making her case for the Republican nomination ahead of the VIGOP February 8th caucus. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has lifted the "No Drink Advisory" on the St. Croix potable water system and announced the creation of Rebuild USVI, aimed at expediting the timeline of disaster recovery reconstruction efforts.

Pictured: A USAF hurricane hunter aircraft is seen parked at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix

WTJX NEWSFEED: August 15, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, is expected to bring rain, high surf, and dangerous rip currents to the Virgin Islands this weekend, prompting safety advisories, port condition changes, and preparation measures for boaters, contractors, and residents.

Pictured: A small navy-type vessel docked at Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility from September 23-28 had residents wondering about military presence on St. Croix.

WTJX NEWSFEED: September 29, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A small navy-type vessel docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on St. Croix prompted local speculation regarding military presence on the island. We speak with a Port Authority official regarding the ship.

Louis C.K. isn't the only parent confused about the Common Core.

The Common Core FAQ

It's not just Louis C.K. and Stephen Colbert who are confused about the Common Core. Get the facts here.

Here's what matters to voters — and what could change their minds if it's Biden-Trump

Preserving democracy is top of mind for Democrats and independents, while Republicans are most concerned about immigration. And there are big splits on how to handle immigration in particular.

Books for Kids, for Every Winter Holiday

Children's author Daniel Pinkwater and Scott Simon read The Secret Science Project that ALMOST Ate the School by Judy Sierra and Stephen Gammel. Pinkwater also offers a list of books to give, get or simply read and enjoy this winter.

A satellite image from around daybreak Wednesday shows Hurricane Lee spinning over open water between Puerto Rico and Bermuda. The storm is expected to head increasingly to the north.

Hurricane watch issued for Maine coast as Lee churns northward in the Atlantic

The current forecast track shows Lee's center moving toward Maine's coastal border with Canada. But its effects could reach as far south as New York.

Kayleigh Butler, a hair stylist, stands for a portrait at her studio in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. "Relaxers have taken an extreme decline ... as we became more knowledgeable about the effects of the relaxer on your hair and what it can do to your hair," says Butler, who remembers getting relaxers when she was 5 years old.

The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns

The federal agency says it is proposing a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair straighteners and smoothers, which have been linked to increased cancer risks.

Flood waters rush down Port Street to the sea Friday from the intersection of the Christiansted bypass and East End Road.

Flash floods compounded by island-wide power outage wreak havoc on St. Croix Friday night

First responders rescued motorists caught on flooded streets as rain poured down Friday on St. Croix; Businesses mopped up wet stores.

First responders at the scene of a suspected shark attack today at Dorsch Beach that claimed the life of 56-year-old Arlene Lillis, a tourist from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Tourist snorkeling inside of buoys dies after losing arm in suspected shark attack at Dorsch Beach

A 56-year-old Minnesota woman died after losing her arm in a suspected shark attack at Dorsch Beach; leaders commend swift action by beachgoers and first responders.

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