former office manager accused of embezzlement

A Kanawha County grand jury indicted a woman for embezzling more than 60-thousand-dollars from Kenna Homes. Melissa Henry worked as an office manager for the apartment complex. She’s charged with computer fraud and embezzlement.

Battery charged dropped against Caputo

Battery charges against Delegate Mike Caputo have been dropped. He claimed legislative immunity from the charges stemming from an incident in which he kicked a door into a statehouse staffer last March.

Opioid drug manufacturers want more time to prepare case

The judge in the case against the “Big Three” opioid drug distributors says he is not inclined to grant more time for them to prepare their case. The drug manufactures want another 18-months to prepare for trial. The judge asked both sides to file briefs within the next 10-days before he decides if the trial … Read more

Federal and State partnership will build Milton flood levee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Milton and the State of West Virginia signed a partnership agreement to build a flood levee in Milton. The over 130-million-dollar project will be paid for with federal and state money. Milton was one of the hardest hit areas in the 2016 flood.

Fatal plane crash at Marion-Taylor County line

A pilot died when a small plane went down near Delaney Lane in Taylor County. The pilot was flying from Indiana to Massachusetts, and stopped in Bridgeport for fuel before the crash. The FAA and Nation Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Clendenin

A pedestrian was hit and killed in Clendenin. A man was crossing the road at the intersection of Elk River Road and Arbuckle Lane when he was struck. The driver stayed on the scene. So far, no charges have been filed.

Fewer Candidates are Running for Supreme Court This Spring

A little over a year removed from an impeachment scandal that included pricey renovations of court offices, the West Virginia Supreme Court’s lineup is about to finish its own complete makeover, barring a last-second filing. There are far fewer names for the three races in May than there were for two spots up for grabs … Read more

State Health Officials Offer New Migraine Study

West Virginia University researchers said migraines can be difficult to treat because medications have their limitations, but the school is conducting a six-month clinical trial to see if a cell-phone device that stimulates a nerve can be effective in treating migraines. The therapy involves using the device two or three times a day for two … Read more