Man gets 5 years for trying to run over trooper
A West Virginia man will spend up to five years in prison for attempting to run over a state trooper last year. Twenty-five year old Patrick Hess was sentenced Friday. Instead of complying with...
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State Police warn of phone scam
West Virginia State Police say they’ve received several reports of phone scams asking for hundreds of dollars. State Police say they will not solicit contributions over the phone, by mail or door-to-door. If you...
Suspicious fire at Hamlin Pizzaeria
A fire at Panthers Pizzeria in Hamlin is under investigation. Firefighters knocked down the initial fire early Sunday morning, and then found a second fire that appeared to have been intentionally set. Firefighters believe...
Charleston authorities apprehend Oklahoma fugitive
An Oklahoma fugitive is in custody in Charleston. Thirty-one-year-old Matthew Laney is a convicted sex offender and wanted fugitive from Oklahoma. He was arrested at Anytime Fitness in Kanawha City over the weekend. Laney...
Hearings Planned on Toll Plan
The West Virginia Parkways Authority has given initial approval to a plan to double the single tolls on the turnpike and create a flat-fee discount program. Parkways General Manager Greg Barr said public meetings...
Chronic Pain Sufferers are Suffering in Opioid Crisis
Another aspect to the opiod crisis….those with legitimate chronic pain issues feel like their needs are not being fully taken into consideration. Many chronic pain patients and their family and friends rallied at the...
Elk Herd is Establishing in West Virginia
West Virginia officials said the state’s elk herd could rise to more than 100 by early summer, after this year’s calves are born. The Gazette-Mail reports that so far this year, the Division of...
Fugitive Found at Charleston Gym
Charleston police arrested a amn wanted in other states. 31-year old Matthew Laney was wanted on multiple charges in Oklahoma and Florida, and was arrested Friday night at Anytime Fitness. West Virginia State Police...
Martinsburg City Councilman Faces Petit Larceny Charge
A city councilman in West Virginia is accused of helping his brother take and destroy a tenant’s belongings. The Journal says the victim in Martinsburg reported Monday his landlord, Christopher Baker, had loaded his...
Suit Filed in Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster
A lawsuit filed by a miner’s widow says the Mine Safety and Health Administration didn’t do enough to stop the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster. The Gazette-Mail reports Carolyn Diana Davis filed the lawsuit...
