News Staff The West Virginia Board of Education has taken control of Boone County Schools due to noncompliance. The agency said in a news release that there were “irregularities in the use of federal funds,” and a federal criminal investigation is underway into Boone County Schools. The state’s Office of Accountability is also conducting a review. The … Read more
Drivers in Huntington could soon see smoother roads, as the city moves forward with plans not just to fix potholes, but to stop them from forming in the first place. On Monday night, Huntington City Council approved two resolutions aimed at improving asphalt road conditions. As part of the plan, the city will contract with … Read more
American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton on Tuesday entered a no contest plea to driving under the influence stemming from a May traffic stop in her hometown of Fairmont. A Marion County judge fined her $100, consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offenses. In a statement released through her attorney, the 57-year-old Retton said … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a new agenda this week to better manage roads and bridges across the state. The governor said at a news conference that he has directed the department of transportation to start a new project list that assess the need for repair and replacement of bridges and highways statewide that will prioritize … Read more
A $500,000 settlement has been reached in a case involving alleged excessive force by Dunbar police officers. The settlement revolves around claims brought by Anthony Reese in 2023 against officers Todd Hannah, Zachary Winters and other unnamed officers, as well as the city of Dunbar. The lawsuit alleged that Reese went to the Dunbar police … Read more
The Kanawha County Commission has allocated more funds to go towards assessing abandoned structures to see if they can be saved. Eyewitness News said the grant awarded is 1.2 million dollars and the Brownfields program aims to reutilize abandoned buildings. This comes after the Kanawha County Commission allocated 600,000 to do assessment work in 2022 … Read more
Former West Virginia lawmaker Doug Skaff has died. Governor Patrick Morissey confirmed that Skaff died in a car accident on I-79 in Jane Lew Tuesday afternoon. Skaff served in the West Virginia House of Delegates 2008 to 2012 and again in 2018 until he stepped down in 2023. While representing the 57th District, Skaff served … Read more
Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman recently told CNN that although he wouldn’t prosecute someone for a miscarriage, he made the suggestion out of an abundance of caution after hearing from other prosecutors. He warned that women could be charged under state laws related to the disposal of human remains. In response, the West Virginia … Read more
The Corton Lodge officially opened last weekend, after much hard work and community involvement. An old church in Hurricane was turned into lodge and event venue by Hurricane resident Ryan Stamm, with the help of local contractors and artisans. The lodge is near more than 100 acres of walking trails and has direct access to … Read more
Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a stabbing that happened early Sunday morning at Last Stop Bar, 5760 Sissonville Drive. Deputies were dispatched to the bar at about 1:50 a.m. and learned that the male victim had already been taken to the hospital and the suspect had fled the scene. The victim … Read more