An Indiana man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole following a deadly shooting in Oak Hill, West Virginia, prosecutors said. Andres M. Torres Jr., 29, of Goshen, was convicted on charges of kidnapping, robbery and the 2023 murder of 41-year-old Michelle Dawn Smith, according to a news release from the … Read more
Humane officers are on the lookout for an individual who is suspected of animal cruelty, police said. Charleston Police Departments shared a Facebook post asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person of interest in an investigation involving kittens from November 2024.Humane officers said that the suspect left two kittens that had died of … Read more
Deputies have made an arrest and issued warrants for alleged gun crimes following an investigation into an accidental shooting that occurred last month in Kanawha County. James Wesley Brogan, 32, has been charged with wanton endangerment and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s … Read more
A street in Kanawha County has been closed following its collapse Thursday evening, officials said. The collapse occurred along the 700 block of 98th Street in Marmet causing the road to close around the site, according to a post from the Town of Marmet. Officials have advised residents who need to access 98th Street to … Read more
The governor of West Virginia announced Thursday he has issued an executive order directing law enforcement agencies across the state to cooperate with federal officials in addressing illegal immigration issues. Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during an announcement Thursday he has also sent letters to law enforcement agencies across the state urging them to follow the … Read more
A man was killed in a crash Friday morning in Kanawha County, troopers said. Jacob Jones, 32, was driving north on Route 94 about 7:30 a.m. when troopers said he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. He died at the … Read more
Marshall University has teamed up with a coffee company to release a line of signature blends to benefit the Thunder Trust, its name, image and likeness collective. The partnership between Marshall and Banner Year Coffee Company will include light, medium, and dark blends, according to a post from Marshall Athletics. The fund supports student athletes.
A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty to charges after she sold fentanyl to an informant. Kayla Dent of Mount Hope was charged with distribution after she sold 1.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant for $140 at her home, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia. Prosecutors said that Dent … Read more
Kanawha County Schools will team with several institutions of higher learning to help families complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. A FAFSA fair is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at four locations: Bridge Valley Career & Technical Center, Marshall University South Charleston Campus, The University of Charleston, … Read more
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has moved up the due date for a report ordered on the Mingo County Public Service District to April 14. Eyewitness News said residents of Mingo County have had continuous problems involving their water. An investigation was ordered into the system on Jan. 23 with an original due … Read more