Workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) who received layoff notices will be reinstated, officials announced Wednesday. “I’m just gonna have to tell you, I had tears running down my face,” said retired NIOSH employee Anita Wolfe. Wolfe, who retired from the NIOSH facility in Morgantown, said she was overwhelmed with … Read more
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed five bills aimed at reducing property taxes, but local leaders say challenges with school funding remain. In every county across Ohio, more than half of property taxes go toward supporting schools. Gov. DeWine stated the new legislation will help stabilize school levies, provide inflation adjustments, and smooth out sharp … Read more
A teenager reported missing from Kanawha County in late November has been located out of state by federal authorities. Shelby Good, 16, was found in Niagara Falls, New York, by U.S. Marshals, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Good had been reported missing from the Sissonville area on November 28, … Read more
A West Virginia woman is facing murder charges in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl after authorities say the child was deprived of food, proper nutrition, and medical care for several years. Court records show that 51-year-old Shannon Faith Robinson of Grafton has been charged with murder of a child by a parent … Read more
Deputies in Greenbrier County have arrested a woman as part of an investigation into a suspected multi-state romance scam. According to jail records, 18-year-old Ginger Taylor Pirada Yanko-Mitchell has been charged with fraudulent schemes and grand larceny. The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office reported that the theft of approximately $3,500 in jewelry, watches, and collectible coins … Read more
A federal officer shot a person in the leg after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest in Minneapolis, sources told The Associated Press. The incident follows reports acknowledged by the city of Minneapolis involving a shooting connected to federal law enforcement activity in North Minneapolis. According to the Department of Homeland Security, a … Read more
West Virginia State Police and federal immigration officers detained eight men following a traffic stop and subsequent investigation at a home in Hurricane, according to State Police. A State Police news release states that troopers and ICE officers conducted a traffic stop on a red 2024 Ford F-250 around 12:30 p.m. Friday near Sleepy Hollow … Read more
Lowering high electric bills statewide remains a major focus for West Virginia House Democrats in this year’s legislative session. Lawmakers say the issue gained urgency following their kitchen table tour, where they spoke with residents across the state about the challenges they want addressed. “One of the biggest things was cost of living and it … Read more
A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting earlier this month that left a person hospitalized, Huntington police said. The incident occurred on January 4 around 4:15 p.m. near 21st Street and Sixth Avenue, when officers reported hearing gunshots and observing a vehicle leaving the area. A subsequent traffic stop on the 500 … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on the legality of laws banning transgender girls and women from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity. West Virginia is defending its Save Women’s Sports Act, which requires student-athletes in middle school, high school, and college to participate on teams corresponding to their sex assigned … Read more