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Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect’s vehicle in Elk River
West Virginia Ohio Kentucky National News Watch Weather Sports Community About Us. 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.
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 […]
Dunbar city officials react to another civil lawsuit filed against police department
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia State Police has been asked to investigate sexual assault allegations against a Dunbar Police Officer following a civil lawsuit, according to a letter sent to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint was filed March 28. It alleges Dunbar Officer Chad Shafer violated the Constitutional Rights of a woman, […]
Glasgow mayor responds to criticism over junk car ordinance letter
GLASGOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nineteen people in the small Kanawha County town of Glasgow received letters last week informing them that cars on their property were in violation of a town ordinance. The letters said the homeowners were in violation because the properties had cars on it that were...
La Roca Mexican Grill & Bar opens new location in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular Mexican grill and bar has opened a new location in Kanawha County. La Roca restaurant is now serving customers in Sissonville. The eatery - located at 7139 Sissonville Drive - reported opening Wednesday on social media. The post said the restaurant is offering food items, but not yet serving alcohol.
Code Red Status announced by the Fayette County Humane Society
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Humane Society is in Code Red and overflowing with animals. According to a Facebook post from the Fayette County Humane Society, the shelter is in Code Red. Owner surrenders are unable to be taken in at this time, and all the cages at the shelter are full. The […]
KCHA participates in ‘Empty the Shelters’ event
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the Empty the Shelters event, which means starting Wednesday, May 1, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is having a special on adoptions. Adoptions for all adult dogs and for cats and kittens are just $50. That price includes a spay or neuter, microchipping and vaccinations. The event […]
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 […]
Retired Fayette County K-9 Pappy dies
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A retired K-9 member of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office recently passed away. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, K-9 Pappy was a “loyal, hard working, and beloved member of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.” Thoughts and prayers go out to his handler and partner, Lt. McMullen and his family for […]
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...
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.
A brighter and drier day Wednesday as the mid spring heat up continues
Wednesday starts with low level clouds, humidity, and fog as we kick the last bits of Tuesdays system out. By sunrise, the clouds begin to clear and fog lifts as temps rise into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds turning sunny by the mid afternoon won’t hurt temps much but we do remain […]
Charleston police investigate deadly two-vehicle crash
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening in Kanawha County. Stanley Aaron Burkes, of Charleston, was killed in the wreck that occurred at the intersection of Kanawha Boulevard East and East Point Drive, according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department.
George M. Hall Memorial Bridge dedicated in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man has finally been honored for his contributions to the county. George M. Hall was a slave in Mercer County at the time of the Civil War. When the courthouse was set ablaze by the Confederate Army, Hall rushed into the building to save all of the records […]
Minden ratepayer discusses human waste in New River tributary
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) — Since the 1980’s, state and federal environmental officials have known the town of Minden in Fayette County is contaminated by polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCB, an oil which can cause cancer. Minden residents reported high rates of cancer and garnered international attention before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA} declared Minden a […]
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