News Staff The Governor celebrated his accomplishments from his first 100 days in office, but said there are still some key things to be done, including a special session to focus on the state’s Public Employees Insurance Agency. In a news conference Wednesday, Gov. Morrisey, said he plans to call a special session later this year to … Read more
The Logan County Sheriff’s Department said one driver died and another was injured in a crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Logan County. Arnold Oney, 73, of Grayson, Kentucky, was killed in the wreck, according to a news release from the Logan County Sheriff’s Department. The other driver was taken to the Logan Regional Medical … Read more
Here’s an update on the human remains found in April. Investigators have identified human remains found in Kanawha County as a missing man from Michigan. Human remains have been identified as those of Lenard Pierre Jackson, 38, of Dundee, Michigan, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said … Read more
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has been named a director for one of the country’s top coal producers which has ties to West Virginia. Manchin was appointed as an independent board member for Ramaco Resources earlier this month, according to a news release from the company. Ramaco has an operations center in Charleston and two … Read more
Charleston City Council discussed a resolution this week that would reduce the speed limit on the Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston from 40 miles per hour to 30. The boulevard sees not only vehicle traffic, but foot traffic with people running, walking, biking and spending time on the riverfront. Eyewitness News said the speed decrease would … Read more
A new leader has been announced at the West Virginia’s Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Gov. Patrick Morrisey named Lance Yardley as the acting commissioner of the division, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Yardley previously served as the deputy commissioner since 2024. Eyewitness News said Yardley began his law enforcement career … Read more
Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following FEMA’s denial of individual and public assistance to seven West Virginia counties following February flooding. FEMA denied the state’s request for Individual Assistance in Boone, Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Monroe and Summers counties; and Public Assistance in Cabell and Kanawha counties. Governor Morrisey says he plans to appeal … Read more
Two people have been arrested in connection with an Easter Sunday shooting in Raleigh County. 21-year old Alec Willis and 21-year old Skyler Vandall have each been charged with attempted murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, conspiracy to commit a felony and 14 counts of wanton endangerment, according to the … Read more
A Logan County couple accused of locking their autistic child in a room face child neglect charges. Joshua Moore and Tiffany Moore have been charged after deputies were called to a home to help a Child Protective Services worker responding to a tip. The court complaint said they noticed a padlocked door in the kitchen … Read more
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Walker has plans to retire, effective June 27. Walker intends to leave before her current term expires at the end of 2028. The vacancy will require Gov. Patrick Morrisey to make an appointment prior to an election being held. Eyewitness News said Walker has plans to pursue other interests … Read more