An estimated 15,000 students in West Virginia are experiencing homelessness, a problem advocates say is often hidden. More than 80 percent of those students have a place to stay, but not one considered a fixed or adequate nighttime residence under federal definitions. Last week, WCHS TV said lawmakers heard testimony on the challenges homeless students … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrissey told Eyewitness News that the state is positioned for a strong year in 2026, but emphasizes that success comes from sticking to the fundamentals. Entering his second year in office, Morrissey points to economic development as evidence of progress. One recent announcement involves pay raises for state employees, including teachers, school service … Read more
Around 70,000 West Virginians could lose health coverage after the U.S. Senate rejected legislation that would have extended Affordable Care Act tax credits for nearly 22 million Americans. Without action, ACA premiums are expected to rise sharply January first. Advocates say some monthly costs could jump from a few hundred dollars to well over two … Read more
Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Sissonville late Friday night. The fire was reported shortly after 10 p.m. in the 1600 block of White Oak Drive, according to an alert from Metro 911. Firefighters said that no one was injured from the fire, but the home has been deemed a total loss. Firefighters … Read more
A man and woman were arrested in Charleston on charges of drug possession and child neglect, court records said. April Dawn Reed, 41, of Charleston and Dorian Takih Brown, 36, were each charged with child neglect creating a serious risk of injury or death, as well as possession of a controlled substance with intent to … Read more
The West Virginia Board of Education voted on Wednesday to approve the closure of schools in half a dozen West Virginia Counties.Votes moved to close school sin in Barbour, Logan, Randolph, Roane, Upshur and Wetzel counties.While several parents showed up for a last-minute appeal, that failed to save any of the 15 schools. State School … Read more
A teenager has died after a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Cabell County.The crash was reported about 9:30 p.m. in the area of Riverwalk Drive and U.S. 60 in Ona, according to Cabell County dispatchers.The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office said a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old went off the road and over an embankment into … Read more
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday plans to provide state employees covered under the general revenue budget with a pay raise, including teachers, state troopers, correctional officers and others. “Now we already know that there are people in the House and the Senate that have been talking about the importance of teacher pay … Read more
15,000 students in West Virginia are experiencing homelessness. Oftentimes, identifying these students to give them the proper resources can be hard.Over 80% of these students have a roof over their heads, but because it may not be considered an adequate fixed nighttime residence, they are considered homeless. Rodd Monts the director of state policy for … Read more
Friday’s snow only caused minor problems but weekend weather is likely to produce serious travel issues and increase heart attack concerns for those trying to dig out from the storm. Division of Highways plows and salt trucks kept pace with light snow Friday. While there were still some slick spots on rural roads, most of … Read more