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Fourth bomb threat reported at Mt. Nebo Middle School
PAYSON, Utah — Nebo School District said that Mt. Nebo Middle School received a fourth bomb threat. According to the school district, police swept the building. They did not find anything dangerous. The school will not be evacuated. Yesterday, the district said that extra personnel have been assigned to...
Three sentenced in Fayette County for felony drug crimes
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Prosecuting Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., has announced the sentencing of three individuals for drug-related felony offenses. According to Ciliberti, on May 2, 2024, Christopher M. Carver, Demetran “D.D.” Gray, and Michael L. Grimmett were convicted and sentenced to prison by Circuit Judge Paul M. Blake, Jr., following a two-day jury […]
Man charged after repeatedly admitting to setting his trailer on fire
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Webster County man was charged after admitting to setting his home on fire and allegedly physically assaulting a fire fighter. On Sunday, April 28th, police were called about a camper/residence on fire in the area of Rice Run Road in Webster county. Webster County 911...
Clay community members gather to remember former mayor
CLAY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Community members gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday evening to celebrate former Clay mayor who died earlier this week. Josh Shamblin was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 before resigning in February due to personal reasons. Beyond his mayoral duties, he played a...
Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect’s vehicle in Elk River
Clendenin, WV (WOWK) – An overnight pursuit that began in Braxton County, WV ended in Kanawha County with the suspect’s car going into the Elk River in Clendenin early Wednesday morning. While the cause of the initial pursuit is unclear, Metro 911 dispatchers tell us the pursuit began in Braxton County and came down Route […]
WVU Cancer Institute honors Brights for nearly 40 years of generosity
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Back in 1985, dedicated WVU Cancer Institute supporters William and Patricia Bright recall sitting with late U.S. Sen. Jennings Randolph and enjoying the company of celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower at the inaugural Spring Gala. Nearly four decades later, the Summersville couple is being recognized for their...
Man arrested after he thought female victim was drinking his beer
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is in jail after he became physical with a female because he thought she had been drinking his beer. According to Fayette County deputies, a physical call was made to 911 about a woman who was distressed and then disconnected the line. When deputies arrived, no […]
Parking lot closure planned in Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — A parking lot in Lewisburg will be closed for construction work for water system upgrades. From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the parking lot beside the Greenbrier River Trail on Harper Road will be closed. The parking lot will be closed due to heavy truck equipment […]
Fayette County deputies looking for missing teenager
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Deputies in Fayette County need your help to find a missing teenager believed to have run away. Deputies said Gabriel Green, 15, was last seen leaving a home in the Mountainair Mobile Home Park in Glen Jean about 3:30 p.m. Monday. Green is described...
Car wash bandit arrested after break-ins across several counties
RIPLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An individual faces charges following the conclusion of an investigation into numerous instances of breaking and entering at car washes. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Levi Travis Harris – 32 years old of Arnoldsburg, WV – has been arrested after evidence emerged revealing that he had committed break-ins at […]
Third person charged in overdose death investigation in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A third person has been charged in a fatal overdose death investigation in Fayette County, deputies said. Robert F. Ruth II, 49, of Mount Hope, W.Va., is charged with drug delivery resulting in death and conspiracy in connection with the Dec. 26, 2023, incident, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
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