Amanda Leann Dempsey, 32, of Delbarton has been charged with assaulting and obstructing an officer, domestic assault, destruction of property, making threats of terroristic acts and violating an emergency protection order, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mingo County Magistrate Court. The complaint said deputies were dispatched to a domestic incident along Cornsilk Drive … Read more
Amanda Leann Dempsey, 32, of Delbarton has been charged with assaulting and obstructing an officer, domestic assault, destruction of property, making threats of terroristic acts and violating an emergency protection order, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mingo County Magistrate Court. The complaint said deputies were dispatched to a domestic incident along Cornsilk Drive … Read more
Huntington firefighters are investigating the cause of a massive Christmas Day fire in a vacant former chemical plant that was recently declared a public nuisance. They also expect to be called back when hot spots buried under tons of rubble flare up later in the week. Fire investigators photographed the rubble of the former Flint … Read more
A rollover crash along U.S. 119 in Kanawha County hospitalized one person and stalled southbound traffic Thursday afternoon. Emergency dispatchers reported a two-vehicle crash about 2:20 p.m. near Route 214 in South Charleston. Two southbound lanes of U.S. 119 have been closed as crews work to clear the wreck, according to WV511. The extent of … Read more
Jim Justice announced plans Thursday to complete his term as governor before moving on to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate. The decision will keep Justice at his current post until Jan. 13 when Patrick Morrisey is sworn in. “I believe this with all my soul. The people of West Virginia elected me to … Read more
A Barboursville business suffered substantial damage after a fire Tuesday morning, firefighters said.The fire was reported in the 6300 block of U.S. 60 at a building that holds multiple businesses. Firefighters two businesses suffered minimal damage from the fire, but one had substantial damage and is closed.Barboursville firefighters were joined by Ohio River Road VFD, … Read more
One person was taken to a local hospital after a crash along Dupont Avenue in the Belle area. A witness at the scene said the SUV hit a power pole, flipped and took down the fencing around the Belle side of the Marmet Locks and Dam before coming to a stop. Belle Fire Chief David … Read more
West Virginia will receive grants for Child advocacy centers, recovery housing and diversion programs as part of the initial round of $10.4 million distributed by the nonprofit allocating opioid settlement funds in the U.S. state with the highest overdose rate. The West Virginia First Foundation announced funding Monday for 38 programs across six regions of … Read more
West Virginia will receive grants for Child advocacy centers, recovery housing and diversion programs as part of the initial round of $10.4 million distributed by the nonprofit allocating opioid settlement funds in the U.S. state with the highest overdose rate. The West Virginia First Foundation announced funding Monday for 38 programs across six regions of … Read more
On Monday, the Huntington City Council considered labeling a building – owned by Everett Hannah Properties LLC – as a public nuisance due to its appearance and crime in the area. On Christmas Day, emergency crews responded to a structure fire at a that property in Huntington. The blaze was reported by dispatchers about 4:22 … Read more