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W.Va. woman allegedly stole truck, claimed her kids were murdered, and said she was 'hunting pedophiles'
WESTON, W.Va. (TCD) -- A 30-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a truck and then fighting with police officers while claiming to be a U.S. Marshal. According to court documents cited by WDTV-TV, on April 27, a man called West Virginia State Police and allegedly claimed Clarissa Burr stole his truck. Troopers reportedly learned that Burr was driving to Central Regional Jail and saying that her kids had been killed.
Williamstown tops Gilmer for LKC title
GLENVILLE — Williamstown’s call to the bullpen resulted in a five-star performance as Brody Bowyer replacing starter Carson Hill one out into the championship game of the Little Kanawha Conference gave the Yellowjackets 6 2-3 innings of scoreless relief in Friday’s 10-1 win over Gilmer County. “Yeah,...
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 […]
Man attempts to flee police after being arrested for sleeping in car
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Lewis County man is being charged with battery on an officer and DUI after being arrested for sleeping in his car. On Tuesday, April 30th, police were told about a man unconscious in a vehicle near a Go-Mart in Weston. When police arrived on scene,...
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...
Arsenic found in Ritchie County water, officials seek funding
Ritchie County residents went to the Ellenboro Town Hall Thursday night to express concerns after testing revealed that water in the Highland-Hebron area, which is in the northern part of the county, contained lead and arsenic.
NRA Foundation grants $6,500 to Lewis County High School AFJROTC
WESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation has awarded a generous grant of $6,500 to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC), WV-941 Minutemen at Lewis County High School. The grant will specifically fund the acquisition of two air rifles and three air tanks, furthering the school’s Cadet Marksmanship Program. […]
LKC track: Williamstown girls, Doddridge boys take home titles
WILLIAMSTOWN — It was a rainy one when the teams of the Little Kanawha Conference converged at Williamstown High School to determine track and field supremacy. The hosting Yellowjackets won the girls title, compiling 166 points through 18 events. Doddridge County was right on their tail throughout, finishing just five points behind at 161. The Bulldogs came away with the boys championship, beating Williamstown by a total of 139.5 to 119.
West Virginia native Columbia student witnesses campus protests in NYC
As New York Police Department officers cracked down on pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus of Columbia University overnight, a Ritchie County native was hunkered down in her dorm room preparing for finals.
Lewis County Farmers Market to host Grand Opening
WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis County Farmer’s Market’s 2024 Season is opening with a bang this Friday. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will start at 5:30 p.m. Every Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Farmer’s Market will be open on Water Street in Downtown Weston.
State asks Jamey Noel to pay back $4.4 million to New Chapel EMS for 'unlawful' purchases
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel is being asked to pay back millions of dollars to New Chapel EMS. According to an audit of the Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association and New Chapel EMS, Noel paid for vacations, Rolex watches, child support payments, college tuition and more on the taxpayer's dime.
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