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West Virginia Police arrest 2 people after a high school dugout was burnt down
UPDATE: West Virginia State Police say two people have been arrested in connection to a high school dug out being burnt down. Arrested were 57 year old Lisa McClure and 32 year old Curtis Mooney of Griffithsville, WV. McClure and Mooney were arrested on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and charged with Arson, Conspiracy, and Felony Destruction […]
Ensuring a Legacy Of Caring In The Coalfields
LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It is widely known as one of, if not the, nicest and well-kept buildings in downtown Logan. Inside the walls of its warmly appointed offices, playrooms packed with toys and puppets, and in the “Upper Room” conference facility and wildly decorated party room, healing happens. The unassuming brick building straddling Stratton […]
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 […]
Miller Attends the Back the Badge Police Appreciation Rally in West Virginia
LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) attended an event this past weekend honoring West Virginia law enforcement officers in Logan, West Virginia. Congresswoman Miller joined families and community members at the Back the Badge Police Appreciation Rally to honor the work of police officers and the late West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory […]
Calling All Foster Alumni, Help Us Pave The Way!
The Foster PTO is selling bricks that will be made into a beautiful hardscape at our new elementary school, celebrating everyone who has walked the halls of William L. Foster Elementary School over the last 73 years. The patio will be dedicated to our wonderful Foster Community – past, present, and future. Please help us spread the word with your schools, families and friends. This is a community wide fundraiser for all of our Foster Alumni.
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.
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...
Woman sentenced to prison for copper theft
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – LEANNA CAROL MILLS, 44, of Bud, WV, was sentenced to one to fifteen years for burglary and one to ten years for grand larceny, to be served consecutively, totaling two to twenty-five years in prison on April 25, 2024. She had pleaded guilty to both charges on March 11, 2024. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Deputies investigating Raleigh County shooting
FAIRDALE, WV (WOAY) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened early this morning. Deputies arrived at a home on Beaver Pond Road in the Lester and Fairdale area at around 7 a.m. April 30. They found one person dead, apparently from a gunshot wound.
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