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Man accused of exploiting children with hidden camera and AI released on bond

Kentucky News, Crime

Man accused of exploiting children with hidden camera and AI released on bond

February 5, 2026 — 0 Comments

Lawmakers consider domestic violence reforms after Kanawha County killing

Kentucky News, Crime

Lawmakers consider domestic violence reforms after Kanawha County killing

February 5, 2026 — 0 Comments

Improving West Virginia’s child welfare system has been a major focus during the 2026 legislative session, and House Bill 4601 plays a role in that effort. (WCHS) WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Strengthening West Virginia’s child welfare system has been a key discussion point throughout the 2026 legislative session, and House Bill 4601 is part of those conversations. The proposed bill would establish a West Virginia State Police unit dedicated to investigating child abuse and neglect cases. The unit would include at least 21 retired members, with each of the state’s 21 districts contributing a minimum of one retired officer. "What I would like to see is us to be able to hire troopers to do that, not retired members, but troopers, because we hire them, we'll have them for years to come and be able to invest in them and watch them and show it," West Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Jim Mitchell said. "Then as other troopers are already seasoned, we can put those then into units like that to offer more investigative services. I think it's better as a whole for the department to hire troopers for that." Funding concerns for the proposed unit were raised during a House Judiciary meeting on Tuesday morning. Lonnie Faircloth, president of the West Virginia Troopers Association, told lawmakers he supports the bill but said the State Police would not be able to afford it. He explained that current funding levels are already strained and uncertainty remains about what funding will look like in 2027. When lawmakers asked whether there would be enough troopers to continue operating statewide, Faircloth said no. He noted the agency is currently in a testing phase and may, for the first time in years, have to turn applicants away. "From my understanding, the governor was taking funding for 30 positions last year for this, this Fiscal Year 2026," Faircloth said. WCHS-TV reached out to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office for comment but did not receive a response. Despite the concerns, Mitchell remains hopeful, saying the department continues to add troopers and secure the equipment needed. "So far we've done well. We've been able to buy weapons, cars, been able to still hire people, still hiring people, troopers. So we're doing quite well with all of that," he said.

Kentucky News, Politics

House bill proposes new West Virginia State Police unit for child abuse and neglect cases

February 5, 2026 — 0 Comments

Ohio fugitive accused of stealing $700,000 arrested in Miami after nearly 18 years

Florida News, Crime

Ohio fugitive accused of stealing $700,000 arrested in Miami after nearly 18 years

February 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

Florida Senate moves forward with bill to regulate data centers over energy and water concerns

Florida News

Florida Senate moves forward with bill to regulate data centers over energy and water concerns

February 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

Florida House moves forward with bill to allow armed faculty at colleges and universities

Florida News

Florida House moves forward with bill to allow armed faculty at colleges and universities

February 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

South Florida dog owner charged with animal cruelty after three puppies rescued from freezing balcony

Florida News

South Florida dog owner charged with animal cruelty after three puppies rescued from freezing balcony

February 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

Man sentenced to 3 years for fatal hit-and-run on Buck Owens Blvd.

California News, Crime

Man sentenced to 3 years for fatal hit-and-run on Buck Owens Blvd.

February 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

Couple arrested after knife threat, pepper spray attack on McFarland public works employees

California News, Crime

Couple arrested after knife threat, pepper spray attack on McFarland public works employees

February 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

CA High-Speed Rail Authority completes Southern Railhead Facility in Kern County

Kentucky News

CA High-Speed Rail Authority completes Southern Railhead Facility in Kern County

February 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

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