West Virginia’s School Building Authority is getting a funding boost in the new state budget. Typically operating with a budget in the low $50 million range, the plan approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey adds another $10 million. Executive Director Andy Neptune says that increase will help stretch limited dollars further as demand continues to outpace … Read more
A new trial date has been set for Timothy Kennedy Jr., accused of killing West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard. Jury selection begins April 27, with the trial starting May 4, according to court records. Kennedy was indicted in January 2024 on charges stemming from a June 2023 shooting in Beech Creek, where Maynard … Read more
A man accused of murdering his wife in Kanawha County will remain in jail until trial. Jason Phillips faces first-degree murder charges in the death of Joanna Phillips, who investigators said was struck with a shotgun after months of arguing. At the time, Phillips was out on a personal recognizance bond for alleged domestic battery … Read more
A man who fired multiple rounds at St. Albans police last year has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. 19-year old Joel McGee of St. Albans, received five consecutive five-year sentences for the July 2025 incident. Officers urged the judge not to treat him as a youthful offender, which could have allowed release in … Read more
Huntington officials have introduced a new safety dashboard on the city’s website to track crime trends and help allocate resources. City Hall staff spent months organizing the data. Mayor Patrick Farrell said the dashboard lets residents see the reality of crime in the city, rather than relying on rumors. Rev. Samuel Moore added that it … Read more
Appalachian Power has unveiled a revised plan for its Bancroft-to-Milton transmission line project after public feedback. The roughly 20-mile rebuild in Cabell and Putnam counties would replace existing structures, running from the Bancroft Substation near Winfield through Hurricane and Culloden to Milton. The updated route avoids the Meeks Mountain Trails behind Hurricane City Park, which … Read more
A Harrison County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say dozens of animals were found neglected in her home, including several that had died. Bobbie Dillow has been charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty following a March 6 investigation by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. According to a criminal complaint, deputies assisting animal … Read more
A man accused in a deadly downtown Huntington shooting appeared in court Tuesday. 27-year old Kevante White of Akron, Ohio, faces two murder charges in the February deaths of Adrian Phillips and Derious Johnson. The hearing focused on a parole violation out of Franklin County, Ohio, where White agreed to return. Before any extradition, he … Read more
A West Virginia attorney who defrauded clients out of more than $700,000 is headed to federal prison. 62-year old Paul Harris of Wheeling, was sentenced to 97 months behind bars for fraud and money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia. Prosecutors say Harris diverted money from a … Read more
Food truck operators in Huntington can get a head start on the upcoming season with help from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Cabell County Health Department. The City will host a Food Truck Inspection Event on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joseph L. Williams Jr. Fire … Read more