Work is moving forward to reopen a small bridge in Charleston that’s been closed since August. The 18-foot span on Rutledge Road was shut down after an inspection found structural problems, forcing drivers, including school buses and emergency crews, onto long detours. Highway officials say crews poured new concrete this week and will soon pave … Read more
The Putnam County Sheriffs Office posted posted recently on social media that they will have extra patrols in neighborhoods ot cut down on speeding. Sheriff Bobby Eggleton told Eyewitness News that they’re always patrolling, but they’re putting more of a focus on residential and unmarked roads. He said the goal is not to ticket more … Read more
A Lincoln County man is behind bars after police say he was caught taking items from cars in St. Albans early Tuesday morning. 23-year-old Jacob Burns of Branchland was arrested on Pennsylvania Avenue and charged with three counts of auto tampering. Officers were called after neighbors reported a suspicious man walking around their property. When … Read more
Trick-or-treaters in Kanawha County will have to wait one extra day to gather candy. The trick-or-treat date is being moved from Thursday to 6-8 p.m. Friday due to expected inclement weather, according to Eyewitness News. Dunbar also announced it’s moving its trick-or-treat hours to Friday. County trick-or-treat times were originally set for 6-8 p.m. on … Read more
The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency has put out the board’s financial proposal for the next year, which includes a 3% premium increase and an average family tier spousal surcharge increase of $200. A 14% increase went into effect over the summer. Eyewitness News reported the plan would not take effect until July 1, … Read more
Marshall football has announced the kickoff time for its annual “75” game against James Madison. The Thundering Herd will host the Dukes at noon on November 8th. The game will be televised on ESPN2 or ESPNU and will honor the 75 lives lost in the tragic plane crash on November 14, 1970. The Herd, currently … Read more
A man on federal parole was taken into custody Monday in Huntington after police said he was in possession of drugs and a loaded handgun. Terry Cox was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and one count of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm … Read more
The “Keep the Ball Rolling” campaign is giving every public school in West Virginia a $1,500 check to help meet student needs. An event in Huntington on Tuesday kicked off the effort, with funds going toward essentials like food, clothing, and toiletries. Six events are planned across the state in the coming days. The campaign … Read more
Search efforts continue along the Big Sandy River after a man reportedly jumped from the I-64 bridge in Wayne County Monday night. Kenova Police received the call around 7:40 p.m. after the man’s vehicle, cell phone, and other personal items were found abandoned on the bridge. The search was suspended initially because of poor visibility … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Administration has issued a Request for Proposals for a new online portal to simplify business permitting across the state. Governor Patrick Morrisey says the “One Stop Shop Permitting Portal” will serve as a centralized dashboard, helping individuals and businesses identify the permits and approvals needed to operate in West Virginia. … Read more