West Virginia’s transportation secretary is calling for drivers to slow down after three state road workers have been injured and a contractor killed in construction zone crashes this year. The calls for increased safety come after a July 10 crash on Interstate 79 in Harrison County where a West Virginia Division of Highways mower operator … Read more
Dinosaur lovers can get an up-close look at what the prehistoric creatures looked like millions of years ago during Jurassic Quest’s stop in Charleston later this year. The popular interactive dinosaur event will be at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center from Sept. 13-15. The exhibit will take dinosaur fans through 165 million years of … Read more
One person is in police custody after dispatchers said a police chase involving a motorbike ended with a crash on I-64 in Cabell County. Dispatchers said Hurricane police officers tried to stop the driver of the motorbike for excessive speed by the Hurricane Exit Monday evening. Dispatchers said the driver refused to stop and ended … Read more
The Putnam County Fair is underway and runs through the the week. Gates open today at 4 pm.and the carnival starts at 6:30. The market steer show will also be at 6:30, and the Bulls and Barrels rodeo starts at 7:30. Daily admission includes the rides, entertainmentand track events. The Putnam County Fair runs through … Read more
The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association lost power at its facility Monday morning on what was one of the hottest days of the year so far. The power came back on around noon and workers at the shelter spent the rest of the day organizing supplies that were donated. More than 3,100 Appalachian Power customers were without … Read more
People driving in Kentucky need to slow down or move over for stranded motorists. The new law that went into effect Monday expands protections for law enforcement, highway crews, tow truck operators and other roadside workers. Drivers will be required to move over a lane if it’s safe when they’re coming up on any vehicle … Read more
The week-long Public Courts Tennis Tournament, one of the oldest of its kind in the country, started inside the Charleston Tennis Club on Sunday. Nate Burton, West Virginia State University athletic director, has taken the helm of the tournament, and said there are 245 participants in the tournament 247 matches this year over the 7-day … Read more
The Huntington Children’s Museum is open now at 1700 Washington Avenue. The museum’s exhibits aim to inspire kids through indoor climbing, an interactive sand table and a water table that teaches buoyancy and motion, and other science-based options. The grand opening was held last weekend, and now the Huntington Children’s Museum will be open Wednesday … Read more
The Kanawha Charleston Humane Association started a new program called “Borrow a Buddy” allowing people can come to the shelter and pick up a dog to take on a day out, just as long as they have them back before closing. Employees at the KCHA said it helps exercise the pets and can be a … Read more
An Elkview man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to a shooting that occurred in 2023. Robert Lowers pled guilty in late May to charges of unlawful wounding and two counts of endangerment after he shot his spouse, Sara Lowers, in the arm in October 2023, according to the Kanawha County … Read more