Gov. Jim Justice delivered a farewell address to the West Virginia Legislature this week, reflecting on his two terms in office and looking ahead to his time in the U.S. Senate. Eyewitness News said Justice recalled his first year in office with a budgetary shortfall totaling nine digits, and after that kept a flat budget. … Read more
When the West Virginia House of Delegates convened to swear in and elect leadership Wednesday, members also voted to vacate the seat of Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto. De Soto was arrested in December on charges of terroristic threats as court documents say he threatened to kill five delegates after they voted to remove de Soto … Read more
City officials in Charleston shared updates on parking and trash collection as the area continues to deal with the impacts of one winter storm and prepare for another. Trash and recycling collection will be on schedule today, the city said in a social media post. Those who regularly have their trash picked up on Tuesday … Read more
West Virginia House Republicans have announced several leadership roles regarding the new legislative session. Del. Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, is expected to lead as speaker of the House for a fifth time, according to a news release from the chamber. Majority Leader will be Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock. Majority Whip will be Marty Gearheart, R-Mercer. The Speaker … Read more
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in an investigation into a fire that destroyed a historic Raceland, Kentucky landmark. An “unknown loud vehicle” was in the area of the original Jockey House at the former Raceland horse track shortly before it caught fire on Jan. 2, according to the Flatwoods Police Department. The vehicle … Read more
A former Marshall University standout quarterback is being considered for a head coaching position in the National Football League. Byron Leftwich, who led the Thundering Herd to two Mid-American Conference Championships in the early 2000s, interviewed with the New England Patriots, according to a social media post from the team. The 2002 Heisman candidate was … Read more
A fire at an abandoned apartment building on the 2700 block of Fifth Avenue in Huntington early Tuesday morning has been linked to homelessness. The Huntington Fire Department nor the city fire marshal have confirmed what started the blaze, but Mayor Patrick Farrell said he believes people were sleeping in the building overnight to try … Read more
A gas leak was reported Tuesday night near West Virginia University, prompting a temporary closure of a building on campus. The leak was reported along Campus Drive and the Life Sciences Building and was closed while crews made repairs. Students and staff on campus are limited as the spring semester isn’t scheduled to begin until … Read more
The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals has selected a leader for 2025. Judge Charles Lorensen will service as chief judge for the year, according to a news release from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. The three-judge appellate court makes final orders or judgements in civil, family court, administrative, guardianship, conservatorship and … Read more
The Water Development Authority approved $25.9 million in economic enhancement projects for West Virginia this month. The fund will go toward more than a dozen projects, including several water and sewer upgrades. In Kanawha County, the Greater St. Albans Public Service District will use $3.75 million in grant money to extend sewer service to new … Read more