Two similar bills in West Virginia Legislature seek to restrict high school transfers

Two similar bills in West Virginia Legislature seek to restrict high school transfers

Two bills introduced in the West Virginia Legislature are aiming to place new limits on high school transfer rules, a long-debated issue in school athletics. Senate Bill 689 would revise current state law to allow high school students in West Virginia to transfer schools during their freshman or sophomore years without losing athletic eligibility. In … Read more

West Virginia woman accused of threatening Trump appears in court

West Virginia woman accused of threatening Trump appears in court

A Jackson County judge found probable cause Monday in a case involving a West Virginia woman accused of making threats to assassinate the president of the United States. Morgan L. Morrow, 39, of Ripley, appeared in magistrate court after her arrest on Jan. 25. Investigators said the arrest followed social media posts in which she … Read more

Two girls kidnapped from Tennessee found safe on Pennsylvania interstate, troopers say

Two girls kidnapped from Tennessee found safe on Pennsylvania interstate, troopers say

Troopers made two arrests after stopping a vehicle on Interstate 81 and finding two girls who had been kidnapped from Tennessee. According to a press release issued Monday morning, state police were alerted to the kidnapping just before midnight on Sunday. Troopers later located the suspect vehicle, a 2025 gray Nissan Rogue, near mile marker … Read more

Two arrested after ‘large quantity’ of illegal drugs seized at Chief Logan State Park

Two arrested after ‘large quantity’ of illegal drugs seized at Chief Logan State Park

Two men were arrested Sunday at a West Virginia state park after troopers discovered what they described as “a significant amount” of illegal drugs. According to a news release from the West Virginia State Police, Ross Dingess, 38, was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, while Christopher Brewster, 48, faces a … Read more

Lab tests continue to confirm no oil contamination in Wayne water system

Lab tests continue to confirm no oil contamination in Wayne water system

A systemwide flushing of the Town of Wayne’s water system could begin Tuesday after the West Virginia Department of Health confirmed that lab results continue to show no trace of mineral oil in the town’s water. (WCHS TV) Wayne County officials are getting ready for a systemwide residential flushing of the local water system after … Read more

High-Speed Chase Near LAX Ends With Camarillo Homicide Suspect Dead

High-Speed Chase Near LAX Ends With Camarillo Homicide Suspect Dead

A homicide suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Camarillo died by a self-inflicted gunshot on the 405 Freeway near Los Angeles International Airport after a high-speed chase on Saturday, authorities said. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reported that Camarillo police responded to a shooting on the 400 block of Walker Avenue around 11:45 a.m., … Read more

Northern Arizona University Student Dies After Fraternity Rush Event; Three Charged With Hazing

Man’s body discovered in West Dundee creek, police investigate

A Northern Arizona University student was found dead Saturday morning following a fraternity rush event the night before, police said. Three fraternity members have been charged with hazing. The Flagstaff Police Department reported that officers discovered the 18-year-old unresponsive at a residence near campus around 8:45 a.m. Bystanders had already begun CPR, which officers continued until … Read more