The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill aimed at stabilizing emergency medical services as squads across the state face rising costs. The bill would use state lottery funds to help counties keep ambulances staffed and running, but counties must provide matching local dollars to qualify. Supporters say the bill would create the … Read more
A vote to place the Tri-State Transit Authority levy on the ballot was tabled Monday night by Huntington City Council after a lengthy debate. The levy, which has funded the Tri-State Transit Authority for decades, is tied to concerns over the agency’s partial ownership of Pullman Square, a downtown commercial center. Mayor Patrick Farrell and … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Health is urging lawmakers to quickly authorize the use of federal funds aimed at improving rural health care across the state. In late 2025, West Virginia was awarded $500 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill. The funding will be distributed incrementally through … Read more
A Columbus, OH woman who admitted to a series of killings has been sentenced to at least 60 years in prison. In December, Rebecca Auborn pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and one count of felonious assault in connection with the overdose deaths of four men and the attempted overdose of a fifth. Prosecutors … Read more
The Marshall University women’s swimming and diving team wrapped up its final meet before the program is discontinued, competing at the American Athletic Conference Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina last weekend. Several Herd athletes reached the podium and set program records. Marshall finished eighth overall as Rice University claimed the team title. Earlier in the … Read more
Some residents in Mingo County were still without water on Monday after a tank line was damaged Friday. Service Director Chris Varney said debris near an old bridge between Lenore and Naugatuck diverted water, eroding the creek bank and pulling out a main line from the plant. Without it, water couldn’t move through the system. … Read more
Two men are facing multiple charges after an investigation at a home in Chapmanville. According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers responded Friday to a home on Morning Glory Drive following complaints of drug activity and reports that people inside were being held against their will. Troopers say Chad Williams of Chapmanville, was taken … Read more
The village of Barboursville is in the early stages of phasing out its longtime sewage treatment lagoon, a move leaders say will open the door for economic development. Mayor Chris Tatum says once the project is complete, about 22 acres will be available — with up to 17 acres of usable land located just off … Read more
Transportation officials announced road work will impact traffic in Kanawha County starting tonight (Feb. 23). The left lane of Montrose Drive between MacCorkle Avenue and Kanawha Turnpike will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Transportation. The news release said the … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has named Corporal Treavor Dubiel its 2025 Deputy of the Year. The honor was presented Thursday during a Kanawha County Commission meeting. According to the sheriff’s office, Dubiel served 112 warrants in 2025 and ranked among the department’s leaders in arrests, reports and calls for service. He also serves as … Read more