An investigation into a stolen vehicle led to multiple felony changes being filed against two Mason County residents, police said. Jessica Riffle, 39, and Larry Riffle, 45, have both been charged with grand larceny, receiving and transferring stolen goods, forgery and uttering, and conspiracy to commit a felony, according to a social media post from … Read more
First responders made a successful water rescue in Barbour County Thursday after a couple’s boat capsized in the Tygart River. A missing boater was reported about 7 p.m. near the Cove Run river access in Moatsville, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. The news release said a 61-year-old woman was “swept … Read more
An armed man was fatally shot by a homeowner after he was found inside a home in Kanawha County on Friday according to deputies. The incident was reported just before 12:30 p.m. in the Rocky Fork area, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the homeowner was approached by the man, who was … Read more
A man acting erratically and armed with a knife was fatally shot by a Charleston officer when according to the police chief, he began attacking someone early Friday morning at CAMC General.. The incident began just after midnight when the man, later identified as Peter Delnardo Lilly, 46, of Charleston, walked into the hospital’s emergency … Read more
The Mountaineers are honoring one of their own with a new scholarship. The Douglas J. Skaff Jr. Mountaineer Spirit Scholarship will be offered to business and economic students involved with student government or the Mountaineer Maniacs, according to a news release from the West Virginia University Foundation. The memorial scholarship will be funded by gifts … Read more
One person is dead following a crash involving a semi-truck and passenger vehicle that occurred along U.S. 119 Thursday morning in Logan County, investigators said. Justin McMillion, 35, of Greenbrier died at the scene of the crash, according to a news release from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. The news release said investigative efforts indicate … Read more
A Putnam County veterinarian who was unable to account for nearly 10,000 dosage units of various controlled substances has been ordered to pay the maximum civil penalties. Clara Ann Mason of Winfield, has been ordered to pay $956,000 in civil penalties after it was found that she ordered thousands of doses of hydrocodone/acetaminophen and oxycodone, … Read more
University leaders expect Marshall to see a third-straight year of enrollment growth in 2025-26. Marshall President Brad D. Smith updated the university’s board of governors on expected enrollment where preliminary figures indicate fall enrollment is on track to increase for a third consecutive year, according to a news release. The recent trend has reversed more … Read more
A new trial date is set for the man charged with murder in the death of a woman whose body was found in a Sissonville well in May 2021. A pre-trial hearing for Michael Smith was held in Kanawha County Circuit Court this week where a new trial date was set for Aug. 25. He … Read more
This week, Mayor Amy Goodwin appointed several members to the Opioid Community Council, which will help guide the use of opioid settlement funds. New members include Chief of Staff Matthew Sutton, former US Attorney for the Southern District William Thompson, Dr. Cynthia Persily, Brian Lilly, Dr. Martha Carter, Bill Woodrum, Emily Hanna, Ashley McElwee, and … Read more