The Hope Scholarship continues to spark debate in West Virginia. The program offers education savings accounts that families can use for private school, homeschooling or other services. State Treasurer Larry Pack says a drop in eligible students this fall lowered the projected budget for 2026–27 by about $70 million, calling the scholarship a win for … Read more
Kanawha County Judge Jennifer Bailey ruled that creating a new charter is subject to state code requiring voter approval when forming a new school district. Charter schools are currently approved by the state’s Professional Charter School Board, not by local voters—a process lawmakers put in place in 2021. Former Senate President Mitch Carmichael says it’s … Read more
A man has been arrested on multiple charges across two different counties, records said.Anthony Ray Pettry, 37, faces multiple charges in both Kanawha and Cabell counties, with some unrelated to others, according to criminal complaints filed in both Kanawha County Magistrate Court and Cabell County Magistrate Court. Officers in Cabell County said that they pulled … Read more
A contract between a local emergency service organization and major heath care provider was announced Friday.The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority and Highmark BlueCross BlueShield have made an agreement regarding Highmark’s reimbursements for KCEAA’s services, according to a news release from the authority. The release noted the agreement abandons a KCEAA proposal that would have … Read more
After four days of jury selection, a judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a man accused of murdering a West Virginia trooper in Mingo County.Timothy Kennedy, of Matewan is accused of killing West Virginia State Police Sgt. Corey Maynard as he responded to a shooting in the Beech Creek area in 2023. … Read more
Deputies are asking for public assistance in an active investigation into a deadly crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Kanawha County. The wreck involved a utility truck and SUV shortly before 5 p.m. in the 2000 block of Lens Creek Road in Hernshaw, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said an 8-year-old girl … Read more
Employees and patrons of a Kanawha County restaurant were evacuated after a coal truck crashed into the building, deputies said. The wreck occurred about 5 p.m. Thursday, downing power lines behind a Shoney’s location in Belle, according to Kanawha County deputies. Deputies said the driver was entrapped due to the downed lines and diesel fuel … Read more
The PEIA Finance Board approved on Thursday a three percent deductible increase, along with a $200 increase in the spousal surcharge. Over the last three years public employees have been subject to nearly a 50% increase in PEIA deductibles. Public employees feel that this increase has put them between a rock and a hard place … Read more
A fire displaced several people at a Ripley building Friday morning. The fire was reported in the 200 block of South Church Street about 4:15 a.m. Friday. Officials said no injuries were reported in the incident. The blaze left nine residents of five apartments without a home and also damaged four businesses. The street in … Read more
Deputies are asking for public assistance in an active investigation into a deadly crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Kanawha County. The wreck involved a utility truck and SUV shortly before 5 p.m. in the 2000 block of Lens Creek Road in Hernshaw, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said an 8-year-old girl … Read more