Moves to narrow eligibility for Medicaid now moving through Congress could leave tens of thousands of West Virginians without medical coverage. Supporters of the cuts contend they’re needed to keep Medicaid from going broke later, but opponents point to concerns that rural hospitals providing medical care will go without compensation. Roane General Hospital CEO Doug … Read more
Troopers are seeking the public’s assistance after a woman from Logan County was reported missing Friday evening. Linda Jo Fraley, 63, was last seen by her neighbor walking away from her home in the Henlawson area of Logan County on April 10, according to a release from the West Virginia State Police. Troopers said that … Read more
A Cabell County woman was arrested Friday morning after reportedly striking her child in their face, according to court records. Sara Allien Walker, 32, was charged with child abuse resulting in injury after police responded to a Child Protective Services report just before 10 a.m. in Huntington of a juvenile being struck in the face, … Read more
The West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after suspicious fires damaged property at a Cabell County church Wednesday. A preliminary investigation suggests a fire was set at Brighter Day Ministry, located along Nine Mile Road in Lesage. Flames were quickly extinguished after a fire was initially reported about 12:15 p.m. Eyewitness News said a … Read more
An infrastructure upgrade project that aims to improve water services is currently underway in Huntington. The $390,000 project started the first week of May and includes replacing 600 feet of aging water main with 2-inch PVC and 6-inch PVC main on Doulton Avenue from 19th Street to 20th Street. The goal of the project is … Read more
A citizen of India illegally living in Greenbrier County admitted to a marriage scheme to dodge United States immigration laws. Federal prosecutors said 29-year old Aakash Makwana pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft. He came to the US on a non-immigrant visa in 2019 for culinary and hospitality work. Makwana remained in the country after … Read more
Hundreds of professional cyclists will roll into Charleston for the 2025 USA Pro Road National Championships and that will mean road closures. Cycling events are scheduled for May 19 to May 26 and city officials recommend adjusting commutes. Police officers will be stationed across downtown to help direct traffic. The city has published a full … Read more
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced this week that the City of Charleston is accepting applications for Hearts of our Neighborhood, a city-wide initiative aimed at supporting neighborhood projects that will revitalize spaces. Mayor Godwin first announced the Hearts of Our Neighborhood program during her 2025 State of the City address. The application, checklist, project examples … Read more
It’s been nearly five years since 44-year-old John Jackson was murdered and set on fire inside an apartment in Williamson. During all of this time, his family has not been able to lay him to rest as they have been waiting for his remains to be released from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner … Read more
A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 in pension benefits meant for a deceased West Virginia public employee. Federal prosecutors say 71-year-old Semiha Nilgun Gencsoy of Fort Lauderdale admitted to collecting the money over several years after failing to report her father’s death in 2007. He had earned a pension as … Read more