News Staff Crews responded to a vehicle fire along Interstate 77 in Kanawha County Thursday evening, firefighters said. The incident was reported at about 7 p.m. near the Haynes Branch Exit. According to the Sissonville Fire Department, the bus was carrying three coaches and 18 players for a girl’s lacrosse team out of Medina, Ohio. No injuries … Read more
Clendenin has welcomed a new boat ramp on the banks of the Elk River. Local residents and business owners said they’re excited about the new addition and what it could bring to Clendenin. The new boat ramp cost $800,000 to construct, Mayor of Clendenin Kay Summers said the West Virginia DNR covered the cost for … Read more
Clendenin has welcomed a new boat ramp on the banks of the Elk River. Local residents and business owners said they’re excited about the new addition and what it could bring to Clendenin. The new boat ramp cost $800,000 to construct, Mayor of Clendenin Kay Summers said the West Virginia DNR covered the cost for … Read more
According to the Charleston Police Department on Tuesday night two cars were broken into around the 3500-3800 blocks of MacCorkle Avenue and one was stolen. The cars targeted were Kia’s. This comes after just a few years ago there was a social media trend on TikTok that showed some Kia models from 2011 to 2022 … Read more
A partnership between the Marshall University football team and the city of Huntington will make the drive to football games a little smoother. Marshall University football players worked with public works to fill potholes on city roads on Wednesday. Its part of the “Paving the Way to Victory” program where the goal was to sell … Read more
A state audit requested by Ravenswood officials shows the city lacked adequate oversight, records and sometimes did not use the internal controls it had to keep track of finances in fiscal year 2023. The city responded, noting some of its problems have been resolved by getting rid of the Ravenswood Development Authority. In June 2024, … Read more
A man accused in a deadly Charleston stabbing was in court Thursday. Anthony Grose of Charleston pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Brandon Bandy in September 2024. Eyewitness News said a trial date in the case was set for July 7th. Charleston police said they found Bandy in a Smith … Read more
A child was injured after being hit by a car in Charleston Wednesday evening near the intersection of Mary Street and Crescent Road. According to Charleston police, the juvenile walked out into the roadway where they were hit by a slow-moving vehicle. An adult attempted to protect the child, but was struck as well. The … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is hiring. Public Information Officer Sergeant Joshua Lester said they are looking to fill over a dozen positions with a chance to work in specialized units like the SWAT team, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, and a unique and new program, a Drone Operator. Officers can deploy drones from their cars … Read more
West Virginia’s governor appeared to call out state lawmakers Tuesday for “inaction” and urged them to “move the needle on issues that matter.” Gov. Patrick Morrisey hinted in a social media post that lawmakers could be heading for a special session if they don’t begin working on and passing legislation he is seeking. A total … Read more