America Today Staff 
State education officials have signed off on a request from the Wayne County Board of Education to close two elementary schools. The West Virginia Board of Education approved the shutdown of Dunlow and Genoa Elementary on Wednesday, according to the board’s agenda. Under the plan, roughly 100 students will transition to Crum Pre K-8, East … Read more
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner announced that the state will not provide unredacted voter registration records to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ has asked nearly all states to submit election records and data, including voter registration lists containing driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, addresses and Social Security numbers. Warner sent … Read more
The Ripley Police Department is working to identify a man accused of taking a tip jar from a local business. In a social media post, Ripley PD said surveillance video shows the suspect wearing a flannel-style jacket with a hoodie underneath that appears to be red. Police said the man was also wearing blue jeans … Read more
Transportation officials announced that a project to install an overhead protection system will lead to lane closures in both directions on Interstate 64 near South Charleston beginning next week. Crews will carry out the work at the Montrose Drive overpass bridge, with construction set to start Monday, according to a post from West Virginia 511 … Read more
A Wyoming County lawmaker is once again advocating for stricter penalties for sex crimes involving children. Hoops Family Children’s Hospital in Huntington reported treating 278 child abuse victims in 2023, a figure Del. Adam Vance, R-Wyoming, said highlights the need for stronger laws. “That’s the worst kind of degrading that I think that you could … Read more
As the sun set over the Ohio River on Wednesday, first responders recovered a vehicle that plunged into the water Tuesday night. Pomeroy Police Chief Chris Pitchford said crews at the scene Tuesday night rescued a child from the vehicle. The child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. “Last night there was a … Read more
The West Virginia Board of Education is restoring some authority to Logan County Schools after assuming control in October 2022. The decision follows a six-month progress report from Dr. Sonya White, who was appointed Logan County superintendent in 2025. Her update highlighted improvements across the school system. According to a news release from the West … Read more
Authorities have charged two people in connection with an infant death investigation in Owsley County. Kentucky State Police launched the investigation on Nov. 29, 2024, after troopers received a 911 call about a woman who had been taken to a nearby hospital reporting a possible miscarriage. At the hospital, the couple informed officials that the … Read more
Authorities arrested a lineman after he allegedly assaulted and seriously injured a coworker during power restoration efforts in Nashville, according to newly obtained arrest documents. The alleged assault occurred on Jan. 30 in the aftermath of a deadly winter storm but was not reported to police until Feb. 6. The victim, also a lineman, told … Read more
More than 200 students walked out of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School on Tuesday afternoon to protest the U.S. immigration crackdown, joining similar demonstrations led by high schoolers nationwide. Students left class at 2:05 p.m., carrying signs and chanting to voice their opposition to ICE enforcement actions. “Before we walked out to the outside and … Read more