News Staff NASA is getting closer to launching the Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the Moon—and the spacecraft is carrying a piece of West Virginia with it. After a wet dress rehearsal Sunday, the launch date was pushed to early March. When the rocket lifts off for its ten-day mission, much of its … Read more
The U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia, Michael T. Baylous, has announced he will retire next week. Baylous has served in the role since 2018, focusing on strengthening partnerships between the U.S. Marshals Service, local law enforcement, and communities across the state. In a statement, Baylous is a former West Virginia State … Read more
Improving West Virginia’s child welfare system is a major focus of the 2026 legislative session, and House Bill 4601 is part of that effort. The bill would create a specialized State Police unit to investigate child abuse and neglect cases, made up of at least 21 retired troopers—one from each district. State Police Superintendent Colonel … Read more
A Kanawha County judge is offering to help couples tie the knot in time for Valentine’s Day. For a fifth year, Judge Maryclaire Akers will be hosting a King of Hearts Day in Charleston, officiating weddings on Friday, Feb. 13, according to a news release from the judge’s office. The release said ceremonies will be … Read more
The demand for winter storm supplies can drive up prices, but some increases are illegal. Price gouging laws are in effect during declared emergencies, according to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. He says violations happen when sellers charge grossly excessive prices for essential goods and services. In Kentucky, retailers can face fines of up to … Read more
Tuesday marked the first court hearing in Lewis County for former pastor John Radcliff, who is accused of sexually abusing young girls over several years. Prosecutors requested a delay in the case after investigators identified another alleged victim who lives out of state. The judge granted the continuance without objection from the defense. Radcliff was … Read more
A new program is now open to help low-income West Virginians cover home heating costs. The Department of Human Services is accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIEAP. The federally funded program provides help based on income, household size, and heating expenses. For fiscal year 2026, eligibility is set at sixty … Read more
Operations at the Willow Island Locks and Dam on the Ohio River have resumed after ice build-up led to the lock being temporarily inoperable. The pause in operations, which began Jan. 28, led to more than a dozen barges being backed up on the river. A news release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers … Read more
The West Virginia State Capitol brought together families and childcare leaders this week to highlight ongoing challenges with cost and access. Parents say affordability is the biggest issue, followed by long waitlists and childcare center closures across the Tri-State. Program leaders used the event to urge lawmakers to address funding gaps, saying current subsidies don’t … Read more
Last night, the Milton City Council voted to pursue annexing several roadways. Those considered include Route 60 in Milton to Virginia Avenue in Culloden, Virginia Avenue to Benedict Road, Benedict Road to the new interstate exchange, and Kanawha Trail to Route 60, including Berkeley Road. Milton Mayor Shane Evans says the move is not about … Read more