Trump says FEMA can handle it
Trump says FEMA is ready to handle storm damage
Trump says FEMA is ready to handle storm damage
President Trump said the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA, is fully prepared to respond to the incoming snowstorm that is expected to impact millions of Americans. He said he was briefed on the storm on Friday. The National Weather Service warned to take the storm seriously when it comes to its impact. Millions of … Read more
Gov Morrisey declares state of emergency in the face of the winter storm
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, with severe winter weather expected across the state this weekend. Morrisey originally declared a state of preparedness on Wednesday in a news release, but declared the state of emergency Friday evening just ahead of the weekend, according to a press … Read more
WVU releases this fall’s football schedule
West Virginia University and the Big 12 have released WVU’s 2026 football schedule, featuring seven home games—the fifth time since joining the conference in 2012. The Mountaineers open with nonconference games against Coastal Carolina (Sept. 5), UT Martin (Sept. 12), and Virginia in Charlotte (Sept. 19). WVU plays five Big 12 home games, including Oklahoma … Read more
Taylor County woman accused of neglect in girl’s death
A Taylor County grand jury indicted Shannon Robinson of Grafton, after an 11-year-old child in her care died from alleged neglect. Authorities say the child, who had been sick with flu-like symptoms for about a week, was severely underweight and had been visibly ill since summer 2024. Deputies say Robinson and the child’s father avoided … Read more
New Kroger Marketplace to open this summer in South Charleston
A regional grocery chain is announcing major changes in Kanawha County. Kroger says the first Kroger Marketplace in West Virginia will open in early June at South Charleston’s Park Place development. According to the company, the Riverwalk Mall and Dunbar Village Kroger stores will close once the new location opens, though affected employees will be … Read more
Significant snow and ice expected this weekend
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect across the region from Saturday morning through Monday morning, with the National Weather Service warning of significant travel impacts, especially Saturday night into Sunday. Forecast models show the potential for a “warm wedge” in central and southern West Virginia and Kentucky, which could cause snow Saturday afternoon to … Read more
Former governor visits Mason County hospital to talk about rural healthcare
Sen. Jim Justice visited Rivers Health Regional Health Center in Mason County to showcase progress in rural healthcare, including a $7 million emergency department expansion funded by the state. Still under construction, the project is expected to finish by September 2026. West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack and Marshall Health President Scott Raynes also attended.
Middle school student in St. Albans has gun confiscated
A juvenile was found in possession of a handgun at a St. Albans middle school. The incident was reported Wednesday at the end of the school day at Hayes Middle School. According to St. Albans Police, the student was found with the handgun on a school bus. A Kanawha County Schools employee on the bus … Read more
Huntington man sentenced on a gun charge
A Huntington man who fled police on a bicycle last year has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for a gun crime. Kristopher Osborne was also given three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors said officers tried to stop Osborne in February … Read more