A Boone County man is facing animal cruelty charges following an investigation over the weekend. According to court records, 58-year-old Robert Lee McNeely of Danville was arrested Saturday after deputies were called to his home. Investigators say McNeely escorted officers onto his property, where they found a dog tethered to a fixed post with a … Read more
Huntington Police arrested a man after a police chase involving several agencies. It began just after 1 a.m. Saturday, when an officer attempted a traffic stop near 28th Street and 8th Avenue. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Deontae Hale, refused to stop and led officers south on 28th Street before heading onto Route 60, driving … Read more
Two new exhibits are on display at the Marshall University Visual Arts Center, featuring work by students and professional artists. The professional show, We Are Here, We Will Be Seen, is in the Birke Art Gallery, and pieces are for sale. The 15th Annual National Juried Exhibition features 30 works chosen from over 225 submissions, … Read more
The West Virginia Division of Highways has begun replacing the Hurricane City Park bridge. Mayor Scott Edwards said the work began on Monday and will take place in two phases. During the first phase, contractors will add a precast box beam on the Hurricane side of the bridge to widen it, followed by repaving that … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is overseeing cleanup after an oil spill at a Wayne County mine power substation. Officials say the spill has affected both the ground and waterways, and residents are still under a “do not consume” order for tap water. American Electric Power and state agencies have provided pallets of … Read more
A coal reformation facility is moving forward in Mason County, according to state officials. Frontieras North America plans to invest $850 million and develop 183 acres for the project. The facility will convert coal into fuel, fertilizers, and industrial carbon products. Officials say the site will span more than a mile along the Ohio River, … Read more
Two men were arrested Friday in a Logan County theft investigation, including one suspect with an extensive criminal history. West Virginia State Police say 48-year-old James Russell Robinson is charged with grand larceny, breaking and entering, conspiracy, and destruction of property related to a separate warrant. Troopers say Robinson has more than 50 prior felony … Read more
Transportation officials say a section of Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 50 in Wood County will close overnight for bridge demolition. Lane closures are planned at mile marker 176 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. Westbound traffic will detour to Emerson Avenue, while eastbound drivers will use Staunton Avenue. The West Virginia … Read more
A man has been arrested in a fraud investigation involving the Whittaker family of rural Raleigh County, who gained national attention through social media. West Virginia State Police say 47-year-old John Patrick Roark was arrested Friday after an investigation that began in September. Troopers allege Roark exploited members of the Whittaker family by creating social … Read more
The Wayne County Courthouse recently opened a new courtroom. WCHS TV said the new third-floor space is used by the Wayne County Circuit Court which has two judges. The expansion includes a new jury room, new furniture and an ADA compliant jury box. The construction took about a year and cost of $2.1 million. Several … Read more