News Staff Federal prosecutors said 11 people have been indicted for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy that caused large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to flow from Detroit to West Virginia. William Ihlenfeld, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, announced in a news release this week that the 35-count indictment … Read more
Customers behind on their bills in Chesapeake may have their trash collection service suspended. The Chesapeake Police Department sent letters to those customers this week saying the town of Chesapeake has suspended garbage pickup until the account with the Kanawha Public Service District has been rectified. Customers have ten days to get caught up before … Read more
The West Virginia House passed a bill Tuesday that would give financial incentives to filmmakers working on projects in the state, as long as they portray West Virginia in a positive light. Using the proposed tax credit, filmmakers could recoup up to 27% of spending on movies, television shows and music videos in West Virginia … Read more
The former East Bank Volunteer Fire Chief was arrested and accused of embezzling nearly $100,000 from the department over ten years. Thomas Tucker was arrested and charged with embezzlement after a three-month investigation by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The criminal complaint states Tucker was in charge of the station’s credit cards from Mar. 8, … Read more
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate multimillion-dollar renovation projects at Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort state parks. With a total cost of $9.5 million, upgrades include a completely renovated lodge and cabin upgrades at Blackwater Falls and improvements to the lube park, ski area, cabins and campground at Canaan Valley Resort. The … Read more
A 19-year-old was arrested Wednesday morning in Kanawha County after police said he led them on a vehicle pursuit while under the influence that ended in a crash. Richard Harrison is charged with fleeing and driving under the influence after a chase that started near Center Street between Nitro and St. Albans about 2:30 a.m., … Read more
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was honored this week with the 2022 national George Marshall Award which recognizes a patriotic American who best celebrates the service of those who served in the Armed Forces during World War II. Manchin was given the award by Hershel “Woody” Williams, who received the award in 2020. Manchin said … Read more
Court records said a driver faces charges after she hit another vehicle on Interstate 64 in Barboursville, left the scene and told police she had downed eight beers and was drinking while driving. 32-year old Kelsie Petticrew of Kenova was charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident following an incident that was … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a new property tax scam that has fake collection letters being sent from Tax Assessment Securities, Kanawha County. The letters are marked as “Time Sensitive Tax Information Enclosed,” and they urge people not to call the number or respond to the letter. Kanawha County does … Read more
The director of the Putnam County Health Department has resigned. Dr. Michael Robie told Eyewitness News on Wednesday that he has sent in his resignation letter to the county, but it’s not clear exactly why he resigned. A Facebook post said the agency is saying it’s seeking a qualified physician to serve as health officer … Read more