News Staff The still pending release of a probe by the Dunbar Police Civil Service Commission into officers’ conduct that has cost the city’s insurer millions of dollars is creating controversy. Eyewitness News reported, in an Oct. 28 letter from the head of the commission, Mark McMillian, to Mayor Scott Elliott and members of city council, McMillian … Read more
Video captured this week shows a car passing a school bus and narrowly missing a student. The West Virginia Department of Education said it happened Wednesday in Jackson County along Route 2 in Ravenswood Wednesday morning. Two students were getting on the school bus when the vehicle passed the bus and came close to one … Read more
Three Greek organizations are on probation at Marshall University amid investigation into hazing allegations. A spokesperson for the university told Eyewitness News the groups have received cease and desist letters. The investigations are focused on two separate incidents that involved the Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega fraternities along with the Alpha Xi Delta … Read more
This week, Joshua Collins of Huntington waived his extradition hearing, which clears the way for him to be returned to Lawrence County, Ohio, where he faces a list of charges related to the stabbing of an elementary school principal. Collins is facing a felony assault charge in the stabbing of South Point Elementary School Principal … Read more
A federal grant totaling $8 million will be used to modernize West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston. The funding will be provided by the Federal Aviation Administration through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and go toward expanding amenities, streamlining security and creating ADA-compliant facilities, according to a news release from the airport. Iinfrastructure upgrades will … Read more
Poll workers help make the election happen, and Mason County has been experiencing a shortage, according to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. Mason County Clerk Diana Cromley told Eyewitness News that more workers have come forward and she should have enough for Tuesday, election day. Cromley said she’d still like to hear from … Read more
A Target location along Merritts Creek in Barboursville was closed in February 2024 after a hillside behind the store caused structural problems and damaged a water main. Crews have worked for months to address the structure and slope behind the store, which will open its doors on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Barboursville Target is located … Read more
The American Association for Men in Nursing has named the University of Charleston one of its “Best Schools for Men in Nursing.” The award recognizes a nursing school or college that has made significant efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing, and provides a supportive educational environment. UC is the only West Virginia school … Read more
The West Virginia Lottery announced plans to launch a digital platform for gaming that will be accessible on mobile devices. Today is the first day that game tickets for iPlay are available along with PlayOn, a loyalty program that can be used to check winning numbers, stay up-to-date on promotions and manage accounts, according to … Read more
The Cabell County man accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed a teenager entered a guilty plea this week. 24-year old Joshua Wilson of Middleport, Ohio, pleaded guilty to charges of DUI causing death and DUI causing serious bodily injury. The accident happened on July 4, at the intersection of Route … Read more