West Virginia 911 dispatchers could be considered first responders under a new bill at the federal level. Supporters say 911 dispatchers experience some of the same trauma as first responders, but don’t always have access to trauma resources or training. The United States Office of Management and Budget classifies them as clerical workers now, but … Read more
There are strong opinions on both sides about the future of greyhound racing in West Virginia. The senate is divided over Senate Bill 285 – which would eliminate the Greyhound Breeding Development Fund. Opponents are concerned with how it would affect the economy., and supporters want the money to be spent elsewhere. Greyhounds currently only … Read more
A Marshall football player accused of attacking a woman was arraigned on charges Tuesday morning. Brandon Drayton pleaded not guilty in Cabell County to domestic battery and strangulation. Drayton was a defensive back for the Herd and was suspended from the team in October when the charges came to light. Drayton is accused of grabbing … Read more
The Kanawha State Forest foundation has raised nearly 60-thousand-dollars to build a wheelchair accessible playground. New play equipment will be installed by the Spotted Salamander Trail at Kanawha State Forest. It will be the first of its kind at a state park in West Virginia.
A South Charleston home was damaged in a fire. A woman and her two dogs made it out safely. Firefighters say an unattended candle appears to have started the blaze.
State Senators overwhelmingly passed a pay increase for judges in West Virginia. The bill now heads to the House. The bill would give Family Court judges a more than 20-percent pay raise, and state Supreme Court justices, circuit judges, and county magistrates would get an 18-percent pay hike.
The full state Senate will take up a tax overhaul package. One proposal would increase sales tax, but reduce property tax, and another proposal would cut personal property taxes on vehicles.
The annual contemporary Christian music festival Winter Jam returns to Charleston on Friday. Crowder will headline the show at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
A 70-year-old woman died in a house fire in Huntington. Firefighters couldn’t reach the second floor to get her out of the Fifth Avenue home.
Three Ohio men were cited for carrying firearms on state Capitol Building grounds. The three men had AR-15s and semi-automatic pistols, and were stopped by Capitol police. It’s not clear why the men were there, all three received citations and were released.