America Today Staff 
As the Kanawha County Commission moves closer to finalizing its annual budget, commissioners continue working through a $700,000 deficit that is shaping how they decide to allocate funding. “From all of the budget requests we’ve received from our internal offices or elected officials and our external offices, things like the humane association, that total, if … Read more
A fire tore through multiple buildings early Tuesday morning in the Altizer area of Cabell County. Barboursville firefighters said crews responded around 3:40 a.m. to the 5000 block of Altizer Avenue. The blaze destroyed three storage buildings and a camper. Firefighters reported that the structures were fully engulfed when they arrived on scene. No injuries … Read more
A prolonged cold snap has intensified the financial strain many West Virginians face as they try to pay their electric bills. Heather Santee, sounding apologetic, recently shut down her dream venture — a bakery in Ravenswood. The former owner of Santee Sweets & Eats said soaring electricity costs ultimately forced her to close her doors. … Read more
Deputies have apprehended a man wanted in connection with a Kanawha County shooting that left a victim hospitalized. Kenneth “Smokey” Allen, 34, of St. Albans faces a charge of malicious wounding, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives located Allen on Tuesday at Cedar Grove Farm near Heizer Creek in … Read more
Authorities have accused a Logan County woman of taking money from a psychiatric hospital patient while she worked for a residential services provider. Brooke Elaine Vance, 28, of Logan faces charges of financial exploitation of an incapacitated adult, grand larceny, fraudulent schemes, fraudulent use of an access device, obtaining money under false pretenses, as well … Read more
President Donald Trump presented the Purple Heart to two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in the line of duty last year during his State of the Union Address Tuesday night. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe came under fire during an attack while they were on … Read more
Hotels in Miami Beach are seeing a boost in business as travelers delayed by a northern snowstorm extend their stays in South Florida. Derek Powers, who is trying to return to Boston, said he expects his flight to be canceled due to frigid weather conditions up north. In the meantime, he’s staying at The Betsy … Read more
A South Florida couple says a minor crash turned into a months-long dispute with State Farm after the insurer declared their vehicle a total loss. Patricia Haddon and Barry Rebo, both in their 70s, said the dispute began after Rebo crashed his 2007 Lexus SC 430 on Interstate 95 the day after Thanksgiving. The vehicle … Read more
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting Sunday afternoon on the Far Northwest Side of Chicago, according to the Chicago Police Department. Police said the man was inside a residence in the 3500 block of North Rutherford Avenue in the Schorsch Village neighborhood around 12:40 p.m. when he was shot multiple times. … Read more
A 28-year-old man was found dead early Monday morning on the West Side of Chicago. According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded just after 2:05 a.m. to the 5500 block of West Flournoy Street. Police said the man was discovered unresponsive in the street. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was … Read more