A classroom teacher in Jackson County, West Virginia, has been terminated following what school officials described as a recent arrest and serious allegations. Jail records show that 38-year-old Emily Joy Wise has been charged with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16. Jackson County Schools confirmed Wise’s termination and released a statement … Read more
A portion of Interstate 79 South reopened Thursday afternoon after multiple crashes shut down traffic in Kanawha County for several hours, emergency dispatchers said. According to a Metro 911 alert, problems were reported shortly after 1 p.m. near mile marker 7.5 in Elkview. Emergency personnel confirmed the roadway reopened around 4 p.m. Dispatchers said several … Read more
West Virginia is placing foster children not only in hotels when no other beds are available, but also in short-term rental properties such as Airbnbs, according to state officials and recent legislative testimony. The practice highlights a child welfare system strained by bed shortages, growing mental health needs, and an overwhelmed court system. The issue … Read more
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