The former Fort Gay mayor and town recorder have been indicted by a grand jury in an embezzlement case. Former mayor Joetta Hatfield and former treasurer and recorder Sheila Brown were both indicted by a Wayne County Grand Jury, alleging that the two women diverted more than $370,000 of public funds for their personal use … Read more
ATVs are an up-and-coming industry in Eastern Kentucky, and Floyd County leaders are taking steps to capitalize on it. Eyewitness News reported the county now has an ATV ordinance in hopes of attracting more ATV enthusiasts. ATV’s can only operate on roads if they have a center yellow line and they can only travel on … Read more
Deputies in Kanawha County are searching for two men accused of breaking into a school earlier this month. Deputies said the two men broke into East Bank Middle School on July 1st and stole multiple items. Anybody with information on the suspects or the break-in should call the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office at (304) 357-1069 … Read more
The parents of a 16-day-old infant who died last year in Putnam County are now indicted for the baby girl’s alleged murder. Brooke Kessler of Hurricane and Jacob Kessler of Flat Top face charges in the case. The baby had brusing and broken ribs, according to court documents. The baby was eventually removed from life … Read more
Cabell County Circuit Court has a new addition: Family Treatment Court will start later this month. The family treatment court is the 14th in West Virginia, serving 18 counties across the state. Country performer, Cledus T. Judd, spoke at the court’s opening this week and talked about his battle with drugs and said he’s been … Read more
Two people from Dunbar are in jail after police said children were found in a home with illegal drugs within their reach. Miranda McVay and Carleton Raines are charged with child neglect. Raines is also charged with being a felon in possession of a gun. Dunbar police said they responded to an apartment on Lightner … Read more
Road crews have been working on the dip on Interstate 64 near the Nitro exit. Some drivers have said the uneven pavement has damaged their cars and it’s gotten worse over time. The project by the West Virginia Department of Transportation will correct the problem. The project will run from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. … Read more
One person is in custody after Kanawha County deputies said police were shot at while serving warrants early Wednesday morning. It happened about 6 a.m. on B Street while St. Albans police were attempting to execute search and arrest warrants. Deputies said when they knocked on the door and announced their presence, shots were fired … Read more
University of Charleston students will make use of a new space this fall. The Morrison Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Center is a $10 million initiative that will serve as the home for new graduate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy. The Morrison Center opened earlier this summer and features advanced labs designed specifically for … Read more
A Huntington man pleaded guilty this week to accepting a cut of veterans’ disability benefits after assisting them with preparing their claims. Timothy Crowder received about $24,500 from disability benefits awarded to veterans while he was working at the Veterans Benefits Administration. Prosecutors said from September 2020 to July 2023, Crowder assisted 13 veterans with … Read more