Ohio University Police search for rape suspect

Officials at Ohio University are searching for a man accused of raping a college student last weekend. A female student at the university reported meeting a man who identified himself as “Jude” at the Red Brick Tavern in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday night who is accused of raping her, according to a notice posted by … Read more

Special session of legislature will be prior to July 1

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey indicated again that he would call a special session to address issues and increases with the Public Employees Insurance Agency. Morrisey has not said exactly when he would call this special session, but those who represent state employees say fixes are needed soon before the increases go into effect on … Read more

Trump rescues coal powered power plants

The Trump administration has proposed several changes that would affect the struggling U.S. coal industry. Trump issued executive orders this month to allow mining on federal land. He has used his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants, headed for retirement, to keep producing electricity to meet the rising demand amid the growth … Read more

International college students no longer target of ICE

College students targeted for visa revocations and deportation, including international students from WVU and Marshall represented by the ACLU, are getting their legal status back after the Trump administration and ICE backed down on Friday. The Trump administration announced in court it will no longer move against foreign students solely on the basis of names … Read more

Wyatt Milum chosen by Jacksonville Jaguars

West Virginia University’s Wyatt Milum was selected 89th overall in the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.The former Spring Valley High School standout was a four-year starter in Morgantown an had an excellent career. In his 305 pass blocking attempts in 2023, he did not allow a single sack or even a quarterback hit.Last year, … Read more

One man in custody after police pursuit from a burglary

One person is in custody following an alleged burglary that led to multiple police chases in Kanawha County. Emerson Torres, 40, has been charged with felony fleeing with reckless indifference, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court. A witness told police they saw three people pull up to a residence, climb … Read more

Police investigating body found in Charleston on Sunday

Police have launched an investigation after a body was reportedly found in Charleston on Sunday afternoon. The body was recovered along the Kanawha River near Patrick Street in the West Side neighborhood. Charleston Police said that an investigation is underway. No information has been released on a probable cause of death or identity of the … Read more