Seven victims have been identified after weekend floods in Ohio County. Five of the victims were residents of Triadelphia: Michael Bokanovich, 73, Travis Creighton, 19, Kayleigh Shotton, 26, and her 3-year-old daughter Parker Shotton, and Lisa McMasters, 59. The sixth and seventh victims, Michael Veronis and his wife, Connie, were from Moundsville, according to the … Read more
After customer complaints, the West Virginia Public Service Commission has gotten involved, releasing a nine-page report urging Waste Management to improve their operations. Waste Management issued a statement to Eyewitness News saying, “WM believes we have been operating in full compliance with West Virginia Code and the Commission’s rules.” They have no objections to identifying … Read more
A former Cabell County gymnastics coach accused of sexually abusing minors was sentenced Tuesday. Lance Spencer was sentenced to up to 35 years in prison on sexual abuse and child pornography charges. He will be eligible for parole after 17 years. Eyewitness News said he will also be required to serve 50 years of supervised … Read more
Two people have been charged after police said two pounds of methamphetamine were found in their vehicle during a traffic stop in Wood County. Kevin Gardner, of Parkersburg, and Cidney Nichols, of Walker, were each charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, transporting meth into the state and conspiracy, according to the Wood … Read more
Marmet mayor-elect Frances Armentrout beat current mayor David Fontalbert by 114 votes. She talked with Eyewitness News, saying that improving safety is a top priority and she’s ready to hit the ground running. She said increased police protection would help when it comes to drug activity. Marmet’s police department currently has four officers working full-time … Read more
West Virginia State Troopers said Frances Adams of Harts Creek is being charged with two counts of kidnapping and grand larceny auto in Lincoln County after stealing a car with two children in it from a yard sale on Friday in Harts. She was intercepted by troopers in neighboring Logan County on Route 10 just … Read more
Attorneys general across the country have finalized a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners in a lawsuit over the company’s role in fueling the opioid crisis. West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey said the state will receive up to $53 million over the course of nine years, an accelerated timetable compared to … Read more
West Virginia is expected to be one of the first states to receive broadband expansion due to the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. Gov. Patrick Morrisey praised the recently released federal guidance released by the U.S. Department of Commerce that aims to cut red tape for applicants and utilize a technology-neutral approach with states … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a press briefing on Monday that the West Virginia death toll from weekend flooding is up to six people, all in Ohio County. No injuries were reported in Marion County, but several roads were under water Monday and an apartment complex partially collapsed due to high water. Morrisey estimated that … Read more
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued a warning about the dangers of poison hemlock, currently in bloom across the state. The plant, which can be mistaken for wild carrot or parsley due to its white clusters of flowers, is highly toxic. Touching any part of poison hemlock will not cause a rash, but … Read more