A Michigan man has been sentenced to prison after investigators uncovered evidence of drug trafficking in Huntington. Timothy Luckett, 33, of Detroit, also known as “Fetty” and “Jack Boi,” was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute illegal drugs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the … Read more
A South Charleston woman is facing charges after police say she left her young children home alone to go to a bar. Kaitlyn Hanshaw pleaded not guilty Tuesday to child neglect creating risk of injury. The case stems from an October incident in Kanawha County. According to a criminal complaint, the children’s father contacted police … Read more
Cabell County Schools say an investigation is underway after another false bomb threat was discovered at a school. Officials say a note found in a bathroom at Southside Elementary claimed a bomb would go off in 10 minutes. The message was discovered after that time had already passed, and authorities determined it was not a … Read more
Park Place Cinemas in Charleston is set to reopen after nearly two years. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin announced Monday that the theater is expected to reopen Wednesday, April 1. Charleston City Council still must approve a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the Greater Charleston Theater Company and Entertainment Group to operate the theater, but … Read more
Charleston’s new fiscal year budget is finalized after weeks of review, though not without debate inside council chambers, where a proposal to boost police pay fell short. Council member Shannon Snodgrass suggested shifting $32,000 from overtime to salaries to help close a pay gap with other departments, but the amendment was voted down over concerns … Read more
Students and families in the Kanawha County Schools district now have a tentative last day for the school year. School officials announced Monday that the West Virginia Department of Education approved a waiver for the state’s 180-day instructional requirement. Because of that waiver, the tentative final day of school is set for Friday, May 29. … Read more
Two people were injured early Sunday morning after warning shots were fired during a dispute in Charleston, police said. The incident happened around 1:10 a.m. in the 300 block of Elizabeth Street following an altercation involving several people, according to the Charleston Police Department. Police say two warning shots were fired into the ground, and … Read more
Raylee’s Law has failed to pass the state legislature once again. The proposal would have prevented parents from removing a child from school during an active or pending child abuse investigation. This year marked the fourth time the bill fell short. In a last-minute push, state senators amended Raylee’s Law into House Bill 5537 and … Read more
West Virginia University will host first- and second-round games of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Hope Coliseum is one of 16 host sites. WVU secured its own tournament berth by winning the Big 12 Conference Tournament on March 8, its first conference tournament title since 2017. The Mountaineers are 27-6 this season. First-round games … Read more
A juvenile is facing charges after a bomb threat at Huntington East Middle School, according to the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office. It happened just days after the Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warned students about the serious consequences of making bomb threats against schools. Several schools across the Tri-State have reported bomb threats in recent … Read more