News Staff A Behind The Badge seminar was held Monday in Huntington at Marshall University to shine a light on post-traumatic stress disorder and mental health with first responders. First responders include police, firefighters and paramedics, who can experience significantly higher rates of PTSD and suicide compared to the general public.That’s where the Police Benevolent Foundation steps … Read more
Deputies are investigating a deadly all-terrain vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening in Kanawha County, indicating alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Mark Snodgrass was killed after an ATV rolled over and struck a utility pole along Gore Addition Road in Tornado, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s … Read more
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office said an Amber Alert issued for a 15-month-old girl in Huntington was related to a fatal fire that killed two people in Wayne County on Sunday night. The infant, Makynlee Morrow, was found safe in Lincoln County about an hour after the Amber Alert was issued Monday, according … Read more
A Wyoming County man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly shot at his uncle following an argument. 29-year old Austin Cline was taken into custody after police responded to a shooting complaint along Lower Muzzle Road in Hanover. Cline shot at the feet of his uncle, Teddy Toler, during an altercation, according to the West … Read more
West Virginia’s ski resorts are open for the season. Timberline and Snowshoe opened two weeks ago, and Winterplace opened last Saturday. The resorts benefitted from early snowstorms which dumped several feet of snow onto the slopes, and they’ve supplemented with man-made snow. The ski industry in West Virginia draws 800,000 visits every year and brings … Read more
The University of Charleston announced its highest enrollment in over 50 years. 3,051 students are registered for classes this Fall, in addition to hundreds who are enrolled in non-degree certificate programs. Among other things, UC has expanded its nursing degree offerings and now has 449 students enrolled in associate, bachelor, and master’s degree nursing programs … Read more
Dr. Matthew Christiansen resigned from his role as West Virginia’s state health officer effective Friday, Dec. 13, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Health. As state health officer, Christiansen made it a focus of his tenure to rebuild relationships by visiting all 48 local health departments and launching monthly engagement … Read more
A man accused of driving under the influence during a crash that killed a 16-year-old boy in Cabell County was sentenced to prison Monday. Samuel McCoy, who previously pleaded guilty to DUI causing death and fleeing causing death in a 2023 crash, was sentenced to up to 30 years in prison. In October 2023, deputies … Read more
Officials in Hurricane are seeking the public’s help identifying three people in an investigation into damage at the city’s skate park. Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards said the three individuals, who were pictured on surveillance video allegedly damaging the skate park, caused “major” damage. The mayor said the Hurricane Police Department is investigating the incident and … Read more
Charleston hosted the state high school football championships instead of Wheeling this year, and scored big. Families from across the state traveled to the capitol for games at the University of Charleston’s Laidley Field. Eyewitness News talked with fans who were comfortable with the setup and parking. CEO and president of the Charleston Convention and … Read more