Couple pleads not guilty to all charges in Ohio infant death case

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Huntington woman was sentenced to three months in prison Monday for her role in a Nigerian fraud scheme, prosecutors said. Patricia Dudding, 70, was accused of being a money mule in a fraud scheme that scammed money from many individuals, some of whom were elderly, a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia said. She was also ordered to pay more than $1.7 million in restitution and will be subject to three years of supervised release.

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man wanted in connection with a Monongalia County murder investigation was taken into custody Monday in Pennsylvania, deputies said. Arlo Romano, 42, of Morgantown was wanted for wanted for first-degree murder and felony conspiracy, according to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken into custody Monday evening by Pennsylvania State Police.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Following last week’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, medical providers and advocates have filed a lawsuit in West Virginia to prevent enforcement of an 1882 state code that criminalizes abortion. Under the statute, convictions can lead to prison sentences of up to 10 years.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Active COVID-19 cases topped 2,000 again Wednesday in West Virginia after declining for two straight days. The active total now sits at 2,014 after the addition of 667 new positive cases Wednesday, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The total increased by 21 from the previous day.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Active COVID-19 cases continued to decline Tuesday in West Virginia as another virus-related death was reported. The active case total dropped below 2,000 to 1,993 on Tuesday despite the addition of 564 new positive cases, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person was injured in a shooting Monday in Huntington. Police on scene said a man was shot in an apartment in the 700 block of West 22nd Street. The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. No other information on...

At least 50 people are injured and three people were killed after an Amtrak train derailed Monday in Missouri, according to CNN. Missouri, Cpl. Justin Dunn, a spokesperson for Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B, said that authorities are still trying to confirm the exact number of deaths. Dunn has confirmed that two of the people who were killed were aboard the train while the third was in the dump truck, according to CNN.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCHS) — Ohio is investing $500 million in 32 counties that make up the Appalachian region of the state. It's called the Appalachian Community Grant Program and was signed into law on Tuesday by Gov. Mike DeWine. He said sometimes people living in the Appalachian region of...

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A sinkhole was reported Monday morning in Mason County. Dispatchers said a garbage truck was partially stuck in a sinkhole about 9:30 a.m. in Mason. The sinkhole was reported near the BP gas station on 2nd Street, Mason County dispatchers said. Drivers are asked...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Local and state leaders from West Virginia and beyond shared messages of reflection and condolences Wednesday following the passing of Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams. Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died early Wednesday morning...

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia war hero Hershel "Woody" Williams is in the hospital, his foundation announced Tuesday. The 98-year-old is the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. The Woody Williams Foundation asked for privacy for the family in a statement. “We certainly...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Hershel “Woody” Williams will be remembered for spending most of his life helping veterans and their families. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve veteran and West Virginia native died Wednesday at 98. During his lifetime of service to others, Williams took a special interest in Gold Star families who lost loved ones.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper addressed a panel of medical experts with the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to urge them to distribute COVID-19 booster shots for first responders in West Virginia. Medical experts, FDA officials and representatives from the Centers for Disease Control...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Hershel "Woody" Williams, who died on Wednesday at the age of 98 as the last living recipient of a World War II Medal of Honor, was one of the most well-known veterans, yet he spent most of his time being a cheerleader for others. Ron...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A Dunkin’ giveaway in Rhode Island sparked controversy on Wednesday. A Facebook post inviting the public to stop by for free coffee invited only white Cranston residents. A Dunkin' spokesperson said it was an unfortunate mistake. "It's an embarrassing mistake,” said Kelsey Chester, a...

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCHS) — Portsmouth City Council is considering whether to move forward a resolution opposing a recently passed bill by state lawmakers that prohibits the teaching of “divisive concepts.”. City leaders said House Bill 327 furthers discrimination, and the resolution is intended to let state lawmakers know...

ASHLAND, Ky. (WCHS) — Country music legend Willie Nelson is coming to Ashland, Kentucky, this summer. The Paramount Arts Center announced Monday that Willie Nelson & Family will be making a tour stop at the Ashland Riverfront on Tuesday, Aug. 2. One of country music’s most recognizable figures, Nelson...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Ten years ago, most of us didn't know the word "derecho" existed. On June 29, 2012, that word was forever etched into the minds of many across the Tri-State. It was a Friday, the end of a work week and the start of a major...

WEST HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — It's not everyday a celebrity comes to town and puts your restaurant on national television. Fortunately, that's what happened to the Central City Cafe in West Huntington. Since Guy Fieri showcased the cafe on his popular "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives," people are still visiting...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The schedule for the 12th Huntington Music & Arts Festival, a weeklong celebration of the arts, has been released. The annual festival will culminate with a day of music and arts at the Ritter Park Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 3. Daily events around Huntington are scheduled throughout the week.