Two federal judges in the Southern District of West Virginia have now ruled that immigrants were illegally detained in West Virginia jails, and they may not be the only ones. They’ve released four people, noting that the law is clear: All persons present within our country are entitled to due process. More than 600 people … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued the warning for Kanawha, Boone, Raleigh, Clay and parts of Fayette and Nicholas counties through 9 p.m. Monday. Most other counties south of Roane, Calhoun and Braxton remain under winter weather advisories. Officials expect 3-5 inches of snow to have fallen by the end of the evening with some … Read more
A former employee at a Charleston pizza restaurant has pleaded not guilty in a drive-thru shooting case. Jahtique Farmer appeared in court this week facing charges including attempted murder, malicious wounding, and use of a firearm during a felony. Police say Farmer was working at the Little Caesars on Patrick Street Plaza in October when … Read more
The Wheeling Suspension Bridge first opened in 1849, long before West Virginia became a state. This week, Eyewitness News said state transportation officials met with city leaders to officially decide its future and decided the bridge will remain closed to vehicle traffic. The last cars crossed in 2019, before an overweight tour bus damaged the … Read more
An 83-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced to 21 years to life in prison for killing an Uber driver he mistakenly believed was part of a scam. William J. Brock was convicted in the March 2024 shooting death of Lo-Letha Toland-Hall outside his South Charleston home. Prosecutors say Brock shot Toland-Hall six times after scammers … Read more
NASA is getting closer to launching the Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the Moon—and the spacecraft is carrying a piece of West Virginia with it. After a wet dress rehearsal Sunday, the launch date was pushed to early March. When the rocket lifts off for its ten-day mission, much of its … Read more
The U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia, Michael T. Baylous, has announced he will retire next week. Baylous has served in the role since 2018, focusing on strengthening partnerships between the U.S. Marshals Service, local law enforcement, and communities across the state. In a statement, Baylous is a former West Virginia State … Read more
Improving West Virginia’s child welfare system is a major focus of the 2026 legislative session, and House Bill 4601 is part of that effort. The bill would create a specialized State Police unit to investigate child abuse and neglect cases, made up of at least 21 retired troopers—one from each district. State Police Superintendent Colonel … Read more
A Kanawha County judge is offering to help couples tie the knot in time for Valentine’s Day. For a fifth year, Judge Maryclaire Akers will be hosting a King of Hearts Day in Charleston, officiating weddings on Friday, Feb. 13, according to a news release from the judge’s office. The release said ceremonies will be … Read more
The demand for winter storm supplies can drive up prices, but some increases are illegal. Price gouging laws are in effect during declared emergencies, according to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. He says violations happen when sellers charge grossly excessive prices for essential goods and services. In Kentucky, retailers can face fines of up to … Read more