News Staff Hemorrhagic disease has been confirmed in deer across several West Virginia counties, including Jackson, Ritchie, Pleasants, and Wood. The DNR says the disease is spread by biting flies and, while deadly to some deer, it’s a natural, seasonal occurrence and not a long-term threat. It can’t spread to humans or pets, and venison from healthy … Read more
Canaan Valley hit 28 degrees Wednesday morning, and that’s the first freeze of the season in West Virginia. It was also the coldest temperature recorded anywhere in the lower 48 states. Canaan’s unique bowl-shaped landscape traps cold air, making it much colder than surrounding areas. The valley often sees freezing temps, even in summer.
Police launched an investigation after dive teams made a peculiar discovery at the bottom of the Kanawha River. During a scheduled shift training Tuesday, divers found a 1970s-era vehicle underwater, according to a social media post from the St. Albans Fire Department. They said it looked like it had been submerged for decades. They brought … Read more
A Wood County man has been charged in an ongoing child porn investigation. 43-year old Terry Lynn Lyons of Parkersburg has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to a social media post from city police. Officers searched a Lulu Street apartment where a device was discovered containing several images. Investigators said multiple electronic … Read more
West Virginia and Alabama have mutually agreed to cancel a two-game football series between the schools that was set to take place during the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The Crimson Tide were scheduled to visit Milan Puskar Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026, while the Mountaineers were to play in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 4, 2027, according … Read more
The state is helping an eastern Kentucky school district pay the cost to build a new high school and tech center. Johnson County Schools Assistant Superintendent Noel Crum said the money is vital as inflation has increased the price tag over the $100 million, creating a gap in funding, according to Eyewitness News. Gov. Andy … Read more
A former Marshall University standout and NFL special teams player has been criminally charged after a physical fight with an off-duty sheriff’s deputy at his son’s football practice in Putnam County. Court records show 45-year old Christopher Massey of Winfield has been charged with battery, disorderly conduct, trespassing and obstruction. The complaint said law enforcement … Read more
West Virginia Supreme Court justice and longtime lawmaker Tim Armstead died this week at the age of 60. Armstead, who has served on the state’s high court since his appointment in 2018, died just before noon Tuesday following a brief hospitalization, according to the West Virginia Supreme Court. Armstead was elected to retain his Supreme … Read more
West Virginia State Police are investigating a shooting in Ghent that happened Tuesday morning around 7:30 a.m. Troopers say a toll booth worker called to report a driver going through a toll stop who was on the phone with a woman and having an argument. They reported the man was acting bizarre and erratic. The … Read more
The University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub welcomed its largest Business Accelerator Program cohort to date earlier this month, marking a milestone in the program’s second year. UC said on its website that this fifth cohort brings together 15 established organizations from across the region, spanning industries including construction, marketing, agriculture, insurance, and technology. Small … Read more