A man was injured when an explosive device went off in his hand at his Culloden home. Family members told officers that the victim likes to “tinker,” and he was trying to make a rocket. He’s in the hospital, and is expected to lose his hand.
The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an 84-year-old man was robbed, beaten and left in the trunk of his car. The suspect crashed the car into a creek in the Highland Bend area and ran off. The victim was able to escape and get help.
Two Cabell County Sheriff’s Deputies received the Purple Heart for being shot in the line of duty last fall. Deputies James Johnston and Jared Cremeans were shot while trying to serve a search warrant at a home on Blue Sulphur Road.
TSA agents founded a loaded 9mm handgun in a carryon bag at Yeager Airport. A Huntington man was detained for questioning and cited on weapons charges. The man said he forgot he had the gun with him.
Kanawha County Commissioners are setting aside nearly $800,000 for repairs caused by flooding nearly four years ago at Coonskin Park. The floods in June 2016 damaged about 1,900 feet of the riverbank of the Elk River and Kanawha County Commissioners have worked with FEMA on funding for repairs. The money will go toward stabilizing the … Read more
Demolition started Tuesday on a building on Charleston’s East End where a facade began crumbling last week. City leaders closed streets near the building, located at 1599 Washington St. E., after bricks began falling off of the building and it was deemed a threat to public safety. The building had extensive decay, including deterioration of … Read more
Work is underway at the Logan High School football field. The first step was demolition of the bleachers that showed some age. The press box is just six years old and that’s being saved so it can be used with the new stadium. The locker rooms are also being torn down to make room for … Read more
A website has been created to help West Virginia residents know what they need to bring to a regional state Division of Motor Vehicles’ office to obtain a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card. The website, www.go.wv.gov/realid, features an interactive checklist, frequently asked questions and a countdown to the Oct. 1 deadline.
Clay County dispatchers said West Virginia State Police are looking for a dark colored 2005 Chevy Silverado truck with a West Virginia license plate with the number 3XY652. The truck is believed to be involved in the shooting that happened late Sunday night where a man was killed. If you see the truck, immediately call … Read more
A business in South Hills closed last weekend, saying it made the decision due to struggles to recoup after the water crisis. The Market confirmed on its Facebook page that its last day of business was Saturday, Feb. 22 after being unable to recoup losses after the 2014 water crisis. The Market was located at … Read more