Police arrested two men in St. Albans following a drug investigation, authorities said. Brett Allen Newman, 41, of St. Albans, faces a charge of distribution of fentanyl, while Tevante Deon Hoskins, 30, of Beckley, is charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, according to a press release from the St. Albans Police Department. Officers with the … Read more
Deputies said a vehicle pursuit in Charleston on Thursday afternoon ended with a DUI arrest. Rebecca Marie Bosley, 41, of Elkview (formerly of Maryland), has been charged with fleeing while driving under the influence, according to Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jeremy Burns. Burns said deputies received a report around 4 p.m. about a woman … Read more
A Logan County man was arrested this week after troopers said they found him holding three people, including a young child, against their will. Tony Ritchie Jr., 38, of Chapmanville faces three counts of unlawful restraint following a compliance check and subsequent search warrant at his home Tuesday, according to a news release from West … Read more
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner confirmed the state will not hand over registered voters’ personal information to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ has asked nearly all states to provide election records and data, including voter registration lists that contain driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, addresses and Social Security numbers. On … Read more
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