Eleven new police officers were sworn into the Charleston Police Department on Monday. The class of new officers is the largest since 2005, according to a news release from the city. Officials are attributing the increase to a successful recruitment strategy. The 11 officers will start their training Tuesday with the Charleston Police Department Training … Read more
A volunteer firefighter who died attempting to rescue a woman and her daughter after their vehicle went into the Elk River has been posthumously awarded the highest civilian honor for heroism in North America. A Carnegie Medal for Heroism has been awarded to 24-year old John Dean Forbush of Gassaway. He was a four-year veteran … Read more
Former Putnam County Commissioner Steve Deweese pleaded guilty Monday in an investigation into misappropriation of funds. Eyewitness News said Deweese pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fraudulent schemes by diverting $4,000 meant to pay for a deputy sheriff’s calendar while he was serving as Putnam County sheriff. The former commissioner and sheriff faces up to a year … Read more
A Behind The Badge seminar was held Monday in Huntington at Marshall University to shine a light on post-traumatic stress disorder and mental health with first responders. First responders include police, firefighters and paramedics, who can experience significantly higher rates of PTSD and suicide compared to the general public.That’s where the Police Benevolent Foundation steps … Read more
Deputies are investigating a deadly all-terrain vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening in Kanawha County, indicating alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Mark Snodgrass was killed after an ATV rolled over and struck a utility pole along Gore Addition Road in Tornado, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s … Read more
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office said an Amber Alert issued for a 15-month-old girl in Huntington was related to a fatal fire that killed two people in Wayne County on Sunday night. The infant, Makynlee Morrow, was found safe in Lincoln County about an hour after the Amber Alert was issued Monday, according … Read more
A Wyoming County man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly shot at his uncle following an argument. 29-year old Austin Cline was taken into custody after police responded to a shooting complaint along Lower Muzzle Road in Hanover. Cline shot at the feet of his uncle, Teddy Toler, during an altercation, according to the West … Read more
West Virginia’s ski resorts are open for the season. Timberline and Snowshoe opened two weeks ago, and Winterplace opened last Saturday. The resorts benefitted from early snowstorms which dumped several feet of snow onto the slopes, and they’ve supplemented with man-made snow. The ski industry in West Virginia draws 800,000 visits every year and brings … Read more
The University of Charleston announced its highest enrollment in over 50 years. 3,051 students are registered for classes this Fall, in addition to hundreds who are enrolled in non-degree certificate programs. Among other things, UC has expanded its nursing degree offerings and now has 449 students enrolled in associate, bachelor, and master’s degree nursing programs … Read more
Dr. Matthew Christiansen resigned from his role as West Virginia’s state health officer effective Friday, Dec. 13, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Health. As state health officer, Christiansen made it a focus of his tenure to rebuild relationships by visiting all 48 local health departments and launching monthly engagement … Read more