Economic growth is a big goal on the table for the 2026 legislative session and to achieve that growth, data centers have been popping up statewide. House Bill 2014 was signed into law earlier this year encouraging data centers to come to West Virginia produce their own power sources using microgrids. Some lawmakers are putting … Read more
Court records allege a West Virginia man “intentionally tortured and mutilated” a puppy “for the primary purpose of inflicting pain.” Jeremy Michael Ganocy, 35, of Morgantown has been charged with animal cruelty, according to a criminal complaint filed in Monongalia County Magistrate Court. The complaint said on Dec. 12, law enforcement was dispatched to an … Read more
A man accused of attempting to burn down a Boone County home during a violent outburst is facing multiple charges, according to court records. Charles Douglas Loftis II, 49, of Huntington has been charged with domestic assault, assault on a police officer, obstruction of an officer, attempting to commit arson, brandishing a deadly weapon and … Read more
Tuesday morning a vehicle came off an interstate overpass landing on Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston and caught fire according to emergency personnel. The wreck occurred along Interstate 77 North shortly after 8 a.m., according to a Metro 911 alert. Firefighters worked to extricate the driver. Officials on scene said the driver was trapped inside the … Read more
State officials announced West Virginia has secured $199 million in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The funds will be used to modernize health care delivery, expanding access, address workforce shortages and assist rural facilities statewide, according to a news release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s Office. The news release said the funding is … Read more
When someone is discharged from the hospital they usually go home, but what if that person has no home to go to? That can be a problem, especially if the patient requires additional home health care services, so the Huntington City Mission and Marshall Health have joined forces for a unique solution. City officials are … Read more
A disturbing domestic violence case is moving toward a Kanawha County grand jury. Jason Phillips was charged in the murder of his wife at their home on Allens Fork Road in Sissonville earlier this month. Joanna Phillips was found dead in the home after 911 received a call, allegedly from Jason Phillips stating he’d fatally … Read more
Deputies said a missing Kanawha County teenager has been located.Jax Deraimo, 16, was reported missing from the Cross Lanes area over the weekend, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. An update from deputies said the teen was found on Monday.
Huntington police are asking for help from the public as they investigate two separate hit-and-run incidents. Investigators said the first hit-and-run was reported on Dec. 20. Police posted photographs of a suspect and vehicle to social media in hopes of furthering the investigation. A second incident was reported about 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Day in … Read more
Appalachian Power is working to restore service for customers impacted by high winds that are ripping through West Virginia. Much of the power company’s territory is expected to experience gusts strong enough to topple trees and bring down utility lines. Storm response crews preparing for multiple rounds of winter weather that could put customers in … Read more