24-Hour air traffic control will continue at Huntington Tri-State Airport

Twenty-four-hour air traffic control service will continue at Huntington Tri-State Airport. The FAA says the airport’s control operations will not be subject to reduced hours. The FAA has considered cutting hours at airports around the country. Yeager Airport faced a similar mandate, and found out last month that it’s hours would not be reduced.

Braidy Industries CEO says he’s not stepping down

Braidy Industries CEO Craig Bouchard says he is not stepping down from his position, despite multiple reports to the contrary. Bouchard says he did not authorize a press release that was released earlier this week that named President Tom Modrowski as interim CEO. Braidy Industries is expect to build an aluminum mill in Boyd that … Read more

Water main break affects Milton Middle School

A water main break affected water service at Milton Middle School. The Milton Fire Department brought in a water tank and provided students with hand sanitizer and bottled water. There is no estimate on when repairs will be completed.

Man who robbed West Side pharmacy sentenced to home confinement

The man who robbed a West Side pharmacy last year has been sentenced to home confinement. Forty-four-year-old Benjamin Lowman gave a Rite Aid employee a note that he had a gun and demanded pain pills. The pharmacy is out of business, so the judge ordered that restitution will go to the crime victim’s compensation fund.

Middle school basketball coach accused of inappropriate relationship

Braxton County Middle School basketball coach, Tyler Hembree, is charged with sexual abuse by a parent or guardian. Hembree is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student on his team. Investigators found cell phone messages where they talked about taking the next step in their relationship. Hembree is no long an employee with … Read more

Kanawha County School Board will reconsider superintendent vote

Kanawha County School Board President Ryan White is calling for a special meeting to reconsider the vote to hire a new superintendent. White wants to be sure the board didn’t violate the state’s open meeting law. Current Superintendent Ron Duerring will retire at the end of June. The board voted to promote current Deputy Superintendent … Read more

State Senate considering tax cut

State Senators are considering a resolution to cut taxes on motor vehicles and other personal property. The proposal is still in committee, and if approved by the legislature the bill would require a public vote on an amendment to the state Constitution.