News Staff Six people, including two members of the West Virginia National Guard, have been arrested in the theft of an armored Humvee in Jackson County. Tresten M. Williams, 20, of Ravenswood and five others, all in their late teens and early twenties, face charges. West Virginia State Police said the vehicle was stolen March 6 from … Read more
The West Virginia Divisions of Corrections and Rehabilitation commissioner has been named the next director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. William “Billy” K. Marshall III was tapped for the position Thursday, announced by President Donald Trump. Marshall is a Wahama High School graduate and earned a degree from Marshall University before going on to … Read more
A man and woman in Gilmer County have been arrested after a man was found in a camper on their property unable to walk with open wounds. Brittani Bell, 33, and Rex Larry Wallbrown, 37, face charges following an incident in the Sand Fork area, according to criminal complaints filed in Gilmer County Magistrate Court. … Read more
A Kanawha County grand jury handed down more than three dozen indictments Friday, including cases involving armed robbery, gun violence and deadly DUI crashes. Michael Allen Stone, 39, of Charleston has been indicted on charges of first-degree robbery, use or presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony, petit larceny and being a … Read more
It has been a priority bill for West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey this legislative session, and on the night before the session ends, the Senate passed what has been deemed the microgrid bill. HB 2014 now heads back to House for them to possibly concur with the changes.This bill creates a microgrid program to attract … Read more
Six people, including two members of the West Virginia National Guard, have been arrested in the theft of an armored Humvee in Jackson County, W.Va., officials said. The six people, including 2 West VA National Guard members have been charged with conspiracy, breaking and entering and grand larceny along with vehicle tampering and trespassing, according … Read more
Investigators confirmed a teenager died after being struck by a train in Kanawha County Thursday.Tony Burdette, 18, of Cedar Grove was hit by a northbound train about 3:30 p.m., according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. Investigators said Burdette was walking the same direction as the train and did not move off … Read more
A landslide has caused an extended road closure for a state road in Mingo County, emergency personnel said Friday. The slide was reported on Route 80 near mile marker 5, making the roadway impassible, according to a social media post from Mingo County Emergency Management. The post crews expect the route to be closed for … Read more
The West Virginia Senate passed the $5.3 billion general revenue Friday night for the 2026 fiscal year ahead of the final day of the legislative session. HB 2026 passed 51-1 and features significant supplemental funding to the Division of Highways, Department of Human Services and more than $30 million to the Personal Income Tax Reserve … Read more
Plans are in the works for a new overnight shelter in Huntington. The City announced this week that they will open a new homeless shelter on 3rd Avenue near downtown, in a collaborative effort with Valley Health Systems, the Cabell-Huntington Health Department, Prestera, and Harmony House. In addition to shelter, the center will provide food … Read more