Two people were found dead in a fire Tuesday in Boone County. Eyewitness News said the fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. at a home in the 4000 block of Prenter Road near Seth. The victims were identified as an 84-year-old woman and a 79-year-old man, according to a news release from the West Virginia … Read more
Crews have torn down the Art “Chief” Meeks press box at Hurricane High School, marking the start of major stadium renovations. The upgrades are part of a county bond project approved two years ago. Plans include a new press box and concession stand, new bleachers and updated stadium lights to replace infrastructure that was 40 … Read more
Officials are urging West Virginia poultry owners to remain vigilant as avian influenza cases increase in surrounding states. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture says no new cases have been confirmed locally since January, but spring migration raises the risk of exposure from wild birds. Backyard and commercial flock owners are encouraged to strengthen biosecurity … Read more
A major expansion of West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship is now in effect, opening the program to all K-12 students statewide. State Treasurer Larry Pack announced that every child can apply for the 2026–27 school year, including thousands of private and homeschool students who were previously ineligible. Supporters call it a historic step for school choice, … Read more
A Huntington man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to federal child pornography charges. Thirty-five-year-old Konnor Wolfe Lyons received five years in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. He must also register as a sex offender. Prosecutors say … Read more
A Child Protective Services worker is facing charges after deputies say he was driving under the influence while transporting a minor in Barbour County. According to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were patrolling U.S. Route 250 on March 1 when they saw a vehicle cross the center line and nearly hit another car near … Read more
A private ambulance provider serving southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky has cut its workforce in half and closed multiple stations, citing a reimbursement crisis. Patriot EMS shut down operations in Mingo County, West Virginia, and in Magoffin and Floyd counties, Kentucky. The company says low reimbursement rates from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers — … Read more
West Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill designed to keep foster children from falling behind in school when they move between placements. According to West Virginia Fostering Together, each school change can set a foster child back four to six months. Executive Director Jaycie Bias told Eyewitness News much of that learning loss happens during … Read more
With about two weeks left in the session, Governor Patrick Morrisey is continuing to push for a 10% personal income tax cut. Morrisey promoted the proposal while signing legislation aligning West Virginia’s tax code with recent federal changes. The Senate has approved the cut, but the House has not. Morrisey says lawmakers have 12 days … Read more
A bill moving through the West Virginia Senate would allow machine guns to be sold at state police headquarters. Senate Bill 1071 creates the Office of Public Defense, led by the Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police, and sets up a process for qualified buyers to purchase post-1986 machine guns. Applicants would undergo fingerprinting … Read more