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Three separate fires claim lives of three people in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Three people died in three separate house fires in West Virginia over the past weekend. According to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (WVSFMO), the first fire happened in Spencer in Roane County, on Friday evening around 8:00 P.M. A 67-year-old man died in a fire at his home in the […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry distribution schedule
WEST VIRGINIA ( LOOTPRESS) – The Mountaineer Food Bank has released this week’s schedule for its Mobile Food Pantry. All distributions are scheduled to take place from 11:00am to 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted.: 5/7- Gilmer County: Sue Morris Complex 5/8 – Doddridge County: Doddridge County Park 5/10 – Wetzel County: St Vincent DePaul Catholic […]
West Virginia Department of Health Proud to Support Mountaineer Food Bank’s First Annual Health and Hunger Summit
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to support Mountaineer Food Bank’s First Annual Health and Hunger Summit at the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia, on May 30 and 31, 2024.The two-day event will focus on increasing access to healthy food and will be open to anyone with a passion for […]
Webster County 2024 Primary Voter Guide
WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Depending on their party affiliation, voters in Webster County will have several decisions to make in the 2024 Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14. Democratic Ballot: On the national ticket, President Joe Biden is running for the nomination against four largely-unknown candidates. Three candidates are vying for the nomination to […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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,...
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,...
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...
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