Four Charleston attorneys filed a letter with city officials accusing a Charleston police officer and members of a now-disbanded unit of excessive force and other misconduct, prompting a new review by the department that found no policy violations. The Nov. 12 letter, was sent to the Charleston Police Department’s Professional Standards Division, Charleston City Council, … Read more
A repeat sex offender with convictions dating back to 2000 received a statutory maximum sentence Tuesday, federal prosecutors said.Robert Harvey, 49, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. The news release said … Read more
Emergency crews responded to a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle and car Tuesday evening in Logan County. The crash was reported about 7 p.m. along Whitman Creek Road near the Walnut Hill Bridge, according to a social media post from the Cora Volunteer Fire Department. The post said “injuries have been reported” but the condition … Read more
That colder airmass will settle in for Thanksgiving Day. Highs likely won’t reach 40 degrees and breezy west winds will make it feel like the 20s.This will mark the coldest Thanksgiving since 2014. Some flakes may fly in the West Virginia mountains but most of us will be dry. Bundle up if headed to your … Read more
A Hurricane man has been arrested after allegedly attacking a pair of city workers said the city’s mayor. Ashton James McCallister, 26, has been charged with two counts of battery, as well as obstruction and fleeing on foot, according to Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards. Edwards said McCallister allegedly attacked two city workers, punching both in … Read more
A Mingo County man accused of fatally shooting a West Virginia trooper appeared in court Tuesday for motions on a change of venue and jury questionnaires ahead of his trial. Timothy Kennedy, of Matewan is facing a five-count indictment that includes the murder of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard, who responded to a … Read more
The City of Ashland is turning over operations of the Paramount Theatre to an out-of-state company beginning in 2026. The Paramount Arts Center’s Board of Directors announced that VenuWorks, an Iowa-based management firm, will take over on January 1st. The nonprofit has run the historic venue for more than 50 years and says it’s saddened … Read more
Deputies in Kanawha County say a 15-year-old Nitro High School student who died by suicide earlier this month was the victim of an online sextortion scheme. Investigators say evidence shows Bryce Tate was contacted by an unknown individual on social media just after 4:30 p.m. on November 6, and the conversation continued until minutes before … Read more
The Marmet Fire Department is rolling out a brand new fire truck for the first time in twenty years. WCHS TV said the truck is costing over $1 million. The Kanawha County Commission approved on Thursday a combined $630,000 for 31 fire departments across the county, many of which are volunteer. The money aimed at … Read more
A major plan to expand high-speed internet across West Virginia has received federal approval. Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office says the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has signed off on a Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment proposal that will connect more than 73,000 locations statewide. The plan includes nearly $546 million for 142 broadband projects. Morrisey … Read more