News Staff A Wood County deputy was struck by a vehicle and dragged several yards Tuesday during an extortion investigation. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office said detectives were conducting surveillance as part of an extortion investigation when a vehicle arrived at the predetermined location to retrieve money as part of the demands. Once the money exchanged hands, … Read more
Military Times released its rankings of the Best Colleges for Vets, and the University of Charleston made the list. The school was ranked 242 overall, and #78 in offering both online and in-person learning, #4 in West Virginia schools, #28 in the Appalachian region, and #53 in private, not-for-profit schools. Military Times surveys colleges and … Read more
Kanawha County Deputies released a statement this week regarding a person who was reported missing 14 years ago, asking for new tips. Samuel Richard “Dickie” Riser, of Glasgow went missing in December 2010, at the age of 60. Detectives began investigating the case after Riser failed to appear for work for several days, leading to … Read more
West Virginia football has reunited with a familiar face for its next head coach. Rich Rodriguez is the new head coach of the Mountaineers after stops at Michigan, Arizona, Ole Miss, Hawaii, Louisiana-Monroe and Jackson State. Rodriguez also coached at WVU from 2001-07. Earlier this week, Rodriguez was named Conference USA Coach of the Year … Read more
An Elkview woman accused of murdering a man in his 70s back in February entered a plea this week. 35-year old Brittany Hickman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder, use and presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and other charges related to the death … Read more
West Virginia’s State Board of Education approved school closings in Clay, Wood, Preston and Wetzel counties this week as declining enrollment continues to impact funding. Wetzel County residents packed a state school board meeting trying to block the closings of Paden City High School and Hundred High School, which only has 64 students, already approved … Read more
If you see more police officers walking around, it’s part of an overall strategy. The Charleston Police Department said they’ve had foot patrols in the past, but over time, the practice became less common. Eyewitness News said a string of thefts in Elk City highlighted the importance of foot patrols. About $20,000 worth of tools … Read more
The 31st Street Bridge connecting Huntington to Proctorville, Ohio, is reopening following inspections and repairs. One lane of the bridge was closed on Nov. 4 to allow contractors to conduct in-depth inspections on the bridge and the cables that hold it up, according to a news release from the West Virginia Division of Highways. The … Read more
Charleston police are remembering the service of K-9 Rex, a dedicated member of the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team. The K-9 was euthanized Tuesday after surgery and treatment failed to remedy health issues, according to a social media post from the police department. Rex was nearly 9 years old and worked to detect narcotics in … Read more
Federal investigators have released their findings in the death of a miner in West Virginia earlier this year. 33-year old Gary Chapman of South Williamson, Kentucky, was killed after a rock from a roof struck him while he was under an unsupported roof, according to a Mine Safety and Health Administration. It happened on Sept. … Read more