The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a measure this week that would provide the state’s legislative auditor with the authority to review finances of volunteer fire departments on a regular basis. Eyewitness News said the bill would require audits of each volunteer fire department at least once every five years and it would allow more … Read more
The longtime leader of the United Mine Workers of America, Cecil Roberts, is retiring. Roberts, a West Virginia native who has served as president of the United Mine Workers of America since 1995, announced that he will be retiring in October 2025, according to a news release. The Kanawha County native announced the retirement in … Read more
A Kanawha County man is accused of striking a woman on the head and forcing her into his home Monday where he sexually assaulted and beat her, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Danny Lee Sanders Jr. of Elkview faces charges after a woman reported a violent incident to deputies. … Read more
The historic Lowe Hotel in Point Pleasant now has new owners. Eyewitness News said an attorney from Point Pleasant who wishes to remain anonymous paid nearly $2 million for the building, and the hope is that move will drive economic development downtown. The hotel has been a fixture in Point Pleasant since it was built … Read more
A Fayette County native has been chosen to be the next Mountaineer mascot for West Virginia University. Cade Kincaid, of Fayetteville, was chosen Saturday to be the 2025-26 mascot, according to a news release from WVU. He will be the 71st Mountaineer in school history. Kincaid will officially accept the rifle and the responsibilities of … Read more
A Kanawha County man charged with operating an open dump now has three more months to dismantle and clean up a tent city near St. Albans that once provided shelter to nearly 40 unhoused people. Eyewitness News said Stan Smith of Tornado has been charged with creating an open dump and the unlawful disposal of … Read more
The discovery of a deer with chronic wasting disease in Grant County has prompted officials with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to expand a containment area. CWD is deadly condition that can spread among hooved animals. This finding marks the first new county with a confirmed case of CWD in a wild deer … Read more
The town of Belle’s police chief has been placed on administrative leave. Robert Glenn has been the chief of the small department since January 2017, after the former chief was under federal investigation and demoted. Mayor David Fletcher would not comment on the personnel issue. Eyewitness News reported he has been speaking with an attorney. … Read more
A new pet microchip scanning station will be opening in St. Albans on Thursday. The St. Albans Police Station at 613 MacCorkle Avenue will be providing the service around the clock, according to a news release. The station will be opened March 13 when the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association will provide a chip installation clinic. Police … Read more
Two additional West Virginia counties have received a major disaster declaration following severe winter weather. Logan and Wayne will join McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming counties as being eligible for individual assistance from the federal government, according to a news release from Governor Patrick Morrisey’s Office. The updates comes after severe storms brought high winds, … Read more