Investigators are asking for the public’s help in an investigation into a fire that destroyed a historic Raceland, Kentucky landmark. An “unknown loud vehicle” was in the area of the original Jockey House at the former Raceland horse track shortly before it caught fire on Jan. 2, according to the Flatwoods Police Department. The vehicle … Read more
A former Marshall University standout quarterback is being considered for a head coaching position in the National Football League. Byron Leftwich, who led the Thundering Herd to two Mid-American Conference Championships in the early 2000s, interviewed with the New England Patriots, according to a social media post from the team. The 2002 Heisman candidate was … Read more
A fire at an abandoned apartment building on the 2700 block of Fifth Avenue in Huntington early Tuesday morning has been linked to homelessness. The Huntington Fire Department nor the city fire marshal have confirmed what started the blaze, but Mayor Patrick Farrell said he believes people were sleeping in the building overnight to try … Read more
A gas leak was reported Tuesday night near West Virginia University, prompting a temporary closure of a building on campus. The leak was reported along Campus Drive and the Life Sciences Building and was closed while crews made repairs. Students and staff on campus are limited as the spring semester isn’t scheduled to begin until … Read more
The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals has selected a leader for 2025. Judge Charles Lorensen will service as chief judge for the year, according to a news release from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. The three-judge appellate court makes final orders or judgements in civil, family court, administrative, guardianship, conservatorship and … Read more
The Water Development Authority approved $25.9 million in economic enhancement projects for West Virginia this month. The fund will go toward more than a dozen projects, including several water and sewer upgrades. In Kanawha County, the Greater St. Albans Public Service District will use $3.75 million in grant money to extend sewer service to new … Read more
Icy rain on top of inches of snow wreaked havoc on trees and power lines across the state over the past few days, impacting thousands. Eyewitness News said one man is without a home after a tree came crashing through his roof on Monday morning in Pinch. Kevin Workman said he heard a crash and … Read more
Travelers at West Virginia airports may now utilize digital identification to get through checkpoints, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA noted the state’s mobile ID application may be used for verification purposes during screening at West Virginia Yeager International Airport and Huntington Tri-State Airport. The application is available to all residents, allowing state-issued … Read more
Trash pickup in Charleston scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled for Saturday. Wednesday through Friday trash pickup is on schedule. Municipal Court will reconvene today (January 8). Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin’s state of the city address was moved from Monday to Thursday evening because of the weather.
A man was found dead inside a burning vehicle Monday in Monongalia County. It happened near River Road and Lower Hildebrand Road, according to deputies. They said witnesses observed a truck in a ditch and on fire. A news release from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found the vehicle fully engulfed when they … Read more