A Huntington man who admitted to possessing nearly 1,000 photos and videos of child pornography was sentenced to prison this week. 48-year old Derick Legg was sentenced to six years in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for receipt of child pornography, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for … Read more
Eyewitness News said Jackson County Schools will take parents to court if they fail to submit required homeschool assessments. The decision comes after the death of a Boone County teen which has raised concerns about kids falling through cracks in the system. Jackson County Schools Superintendent William Hosaflook said if he doesn’t get the required … Read more
Trail riders in Logan County now have a new scenic photo opportunity while cruising the Hatifield-McCoy Trails. The West Virginia Department of Tourism has placed an Almost Heaven swing along the Rockhouse Trail, overlooking the town of Man. Today, on West Virginia Day (Thursday, June 20), state residents can utilize the trail system free of … Read more
Two record-breaking fish were hauled from state waters this month, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. On June 9, Craig Webb landed a 2.85 pound, 17.32 inch black crappie at Woodrum Lake in Jackson County using a baby shad jig. On June 6, John Plott reeled in a footlong, 1.75-pound redear sunfish … Read more
Cabell County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ryan Saxe has been named West Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year. Last year’s award winner Dr. Eugenia Lambert, now with Marshall University, presented Saxe with the award, according to a news release from the school system. Since accepting the position in 2017, Saxe has overseen the construction of Davis Creek, … Read more
West Virginia Tourism has created a summer bucket list sweepstakes to encourage residents and visitors to experience outdoor attractions. The Summer Bucket List has ten categories to pick from, including road trip, local restaurant, natural wonder, overnight adventure, hike, and water excursion. WV Tourism has several suggestions for each category on their website. Once you’ve … Read more
A Charleston man will spend 15 years in prison after the stabbing death of his fiancé. Michael Flemming Jr. pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in March for the 2021 murder of Virginia Bradford. Eyewitness News reported that Bradford’s family doesn’t think justice was served but commended Judge Dave Hardy for giving him the maximum sentence. … Read more
Earlier this year, Jaylen Bell, of Dewitt, Michigan, was ordered to undergo a forensic evaluation to determine his competency after being accused in a Kanawha County police pursuit. This week, a judge rescheduled the status hearing that was supposed to happen Tuesday, so the doctor who completed the evaluation will be able to testify. The … Read more
A man from Kanawha County is behind bars accused of shooting and killing his family’s dog. Troopers responded to a home on Simmons Creek Road in Belle on June 7th after receiving a tip about a possible animal cruelty incident that happened on June 6th, according to court documents. Troopers said James Armes told them … Read more
Police cited a driver responsible for vandalizing a rainbow crosswalk painted by Huntington Pride. A statement released Monday by the city said a 21-year-old Huntington man has been cited for “squealing tires” along the public art installation on June 12. The incident gained traction on social media after a pickup truck was caught on camera … Read more