Popular bull riding tour is returning to Charleston next year

The Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour is coming back to Charleston Jan. 17 and 18 for a two-night event at the Charleston Coliseum, according to a news release from organizers. The 2025 PBR Charleston is the sixth event on the organization’s calendar in 2025. The Velocity Tour hosted more than 356,000 fans during its events … Read more

Iconic Huntington restaurant is changing ownership

Iconic Huntington restaurant, Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti, announced an ownership change on Saturday. Vicki Dunn Marshall, a Huntington businesswoman who owns several Little Caesars restaurants, as well as investments in real estate and agriculture, will take over from the founding Tweel family, according to an announcement on social media. The business has operated under the … Read more

New nursing program is helping reduce the nursing shortage

West Virginia announced a record number of nursing graduates in the state after the state implemented the Nursing Workforce Expansion Program. The program was announced two years ago to assist with the state’s nursing shortage and since 2022, higher education institutions in the state have seen a 15% increase in nursing graduates, according to a … Read more

Huntington is cleaning up after Helene

Clean up efforts are underway throughout Huntington and thousands were in the dark Friday night after the remnants of Hurricane Helene made its way through Cabell County. High winds knocked down trees and powerlines, including around Ritter Park, which Eyewitness News said was one of the hardest hit areas in the county. Traffic lights along … Read more

Several counties in Kentucky are under a state of emergency following Helene

A state of emergency was declared on Friday for several counties in Kentucky after the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought strong winds and torrential rain to the region. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state of emergency for several places, primarily in eastern Kentucky. The Counties under the declaration include Bayd, Breathitt, Clark, Clay, Lee, Letcher, … Read more

Disease impacting deer is detected in West Virginia

Wildlife officials in West Virginia said they have confirmed an outbreak of a disease affecting white-tailed deer in parts of three counties. Viruses that cause epizootic hemorrhagic disease, also known as EHD, has been found in samples collected from Monongalia, Marion and Barbour counties in north central West Virginia, according to a news release from … Read more

Putnam County man faces charges for exposing himself to two children

A Putnam County man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself through an apartment window with two children inside. 67-year old Joseph Ball of Hurricane is charged after police responded to complaints of Ball standing outside a woman’s apartment’s window naked, exposing himself to her two grandchildren, according to a criminal complaint filed with the … Read more

Garrett Greene WVU senior quarterback on list for prestigious award

West Virginia University senior quarterback Garrett Greene has been named to the watch list for the prestigious Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, recognizing student-athletes who exemplify leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship both on and off the field. Greene joins a list of standout athletes from across the country. This annual award celebrates those … Read more

Woman arrested in August 22 shooting

.A woman was arrested this week in connection to a shooting that injured one person in Kanawha County in August, according to court records. Dominique Marie Ely, 30, was taken into custody relating to an incident that happened on Aug. 22 when police responded to a reported shooting in the Rand community. Detectives found two … Read more