WV ranks highest for animal collision
West Virginia ranks highest in the nation for animal collision including deer, dogs, and farm animals. West Virginia drivers have a 1-in-37 chance of hitting an animal.
Twom more COVID-19 deaths in WV
Two more people in Kanawha County have died from COVID-19, and there are almost 190 new cases of the virus statewide. The daily positive test rate is over two-and-a-half-percent. On the county map, Harrison, Upshur and Mingo are in the orange.
Kanawha County teachers not in favor of 5-day, in-person classes
Kanawha County Schools are set to return to a regular schedule next week, and one teacher’s union says over 85-percent of its members do not agree with the school board’s decision to return to five-day, in-person, classes.
Virgin Hyperloop will build WV certification center
Virgin Hyperloop will build a 500-million-dollar certification facility for its super high-speed travel system in Tucker and Grant counties. The facility will be a hub for research and regulation. It will create 150 to 200 full time jobs, and thousands of construction jobs, and the economic impact of the center is expected to be close … Read more
Buckhannon man’s remains found in Utah forest
The remains of a Buckhannon man, who went missing nearly a year ago, have been found in a remote Utah forest. Sixty-nine-year-old Carl Crumrine separated from his hunting group in October 2019, and never returned.
Human remains found near Morgantown trail
Morgantown police are investigating after human remains were found near the Decker’s Creek Rail-Trail. The State Medical Examiner’s Office is working to make a positive ID and determine the cause of death.
Internet out at Mason County Schools
The internet is out at all Mason County Schools. A garbage truck tried to drive under a cable and knocked it down. School officials hope to get back online today.
Man facing attempted murder charge for pushing woman out of car
A Fayette County man is facing an attempted murder charge for pushing a woman out of a vehicle during an argument. Police say she may have been hit by a car and suffered serious injuries.
Georgia man wanted after police chase
A Georgia man is on the run after an attempted traffic stop in the Belle Area. Thirty-year-old Eric Nelson led police on a chase, and after crashing his vehicle he ran into the woods. The search was called off after dark.
Ramp Closure is Planned As Part Of Fort Hill Bridge Construction
Weekend construction on the I-64 Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge may cause some delays this weekend. Work on what’s known as the Fort Hill Bridge will be on the eastbound entrance ramp from US 119/Corridor G. The ramp will be closed for routine bridge maintenance starting Saturday morning and the closure will last until Monday … Read more