Mark Pence, governor of Indiana, was in West Virginia yesterday in order to attend fundraisers for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole in Charleston and possibly Wheeling. Governor Mike Bevin of Kentucky was also supposed to be in Wheeling.

Here are some questions about these events with the answers based upon today's editions of the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Wheeling Intelligencer.

What was the event?

Gazette-Mail: a fundraiser to boost the candidacy of Republican Bill Cole.

Intelligencer: "Supporters turned out for coal and West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole Tuesday night at a fundraiser fueled by Robert Murray of Murray Energy."

Who sponsored the event?

G-M: the sponsor was not revealed in the story.

Intel: "the event was organized by Murray, who serves as chairman, president and CEO of Murray Energy."

Which media covered the event?

G-M: reporters from the G-M and the Associated Press (and perhaps other sources) were present and later reported on the event.

Intel: according to reporter Joselyn King, the event was closed to the media.

Were any dignitaries present?

G-M: Governor Mike Pence of Indiana.

Intel: It is unclear whether Pence or Bevins were actually there. Reporter King tells us that "A black Chevrolet Tahoe with Indiana plates was seen parked outside the side entrance to the White Palace."

Did Cole, who endorsed Donald Trump, or Pence have anything to say about Trump's recent comments about the judge who is to hear his case?

G-M: "Pence did not address the remarks while in Charleston, but told reporters in Indiana that Trump's remarks were "inappropriate.""

"Cole, who campaigned with Trump in Charleston and said "I stand with Donald Trump" after the May primary election, did not respond to requests for comment about Trump's remarks."

Intel: Who knows - the media were not present.

In the most recent legislative session, the WV House of Delegates passed a "religious freedom" bill that was similar to the one passed in Indiana. Was the governor of Indiana asked about it and what was his reply?

G-M: "Asked Tuesday if he would recommend West Virginia try again to pass a "religious freedom" bill, Pence did not answer, instead giving a response praising right-to-work and "strong Republican leadership."

An aide ushered Pence away when a reporter attempted to follow up."

Intel: Who knows - the media were not present.

What important information might the reader get from each of these reports?

G-M: (1) A nearby governor is willing to lend his support to Cole's candidacy, (2) it is unclear whether candidate Cole is still a strong supporter of Donald Trump, and (3) Cole sees the role of the governor as "chief executive salesman."

Intel: "A black Chevrolet Tahoe with Indiana plates was seen parked outside the side entrance to the White Palace."