An Ohio man was sentenced to prison this week for starting dozens of fires in Wayne National Forest. James A. Bartels of Rio Grande, Ohio, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for starting 26 fires in the national forest in 2022, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern … Read more
Two people died early Monday morning following a utility terrain vehicle crash in Wood County. A crash in the 1500 block of Sams Creek Road near Paddle Run was reported shortly after 2:30 a.m., according to a news release from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. A male driver and female passenger were pronounced dead at … Read more
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a multi-state lawsuit against New York’s Climate Superfund Act. The law punishes fossil fuel companies for greenhouse gas emissions that could bring up to $75 billion in fines against energy producers.The emissions in question happened between 2000 and 2018. The Attorneys General who filed suit believe the law … Read more
South Charleston head football coach Dustin Resler is stepping down after two seasons. Eyewitness News said he cited a “constantly shifting” foundation for his reason to remove himself from the role. He commended the team for its growth and resilience. South Charleston went winless in two seasons under Resler. The new hire will mark the … Read more
A winter storm watch is in effect through Wednesday. The watch, issued by the National Weather Service, calls for up to five inches of snow in some areas beginning early Tuesday morning. Officials expect heavy mixed precipitation that could cause slippery road conditions during the morning and evening commutes Tuesday. A winter storm warning is … Read more
The Nicholas County Board of Education announced that the new Cherry River Academic Complex is on track to open for the 2025-2026 school year. Middle and high school students will attend the school that will replace the old Richwood Middle School and Richwood High School, which were destroyed in the floods eight years ago. The … Read more
Additional mental health resources are on the way for Charleston firefighters. Charleston Mayor, Amy Goodwin, noted that being a first responder takes a toll not only physically and mentally. Eyewitness News said there are renovations planned at firehouses, and there is a new fire headquarters in the works, adjacent to Fire Station 1. The headquarters … Read more
The Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire and tech giant Elon Musk, is expected to head to Parkersburg this week as the bureau continues its attempts to slash agencies. The DOGE was created under President Donald Trump’s administration and has its sights set on the Central Accounting Reporting System, a database that tracks where … Read more
Two years ago, the town of Henderson in Mason County was dissolved and was relabeled as an unincorporated community. County leaders now call it a prime spot for economic development, according to Eyewitness News. The Henderson community encompasses 40 acres and the Mason County Development Authority owns 65% of that. The goal is to attract … Read more
A local police force will make use of an old elementary school. Marmet Police are currently stationed in the town hall, but they’ll soon move into the old Marmet Elementary School. The Kanawha County Board of Education voted to close the school in 2023 to consolidate it with Chesapeake Elementary.The school will give police more … Read more