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West Virginia State Police urges compliance after multiple violent incidents this week
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — After Lincoln County Senior State Trooper Travis Hurley was stabbed multiple times and hospitalized by a suspect who ran from a traffic stop, State Police Superintendent Col. Jack Chambers said this just adds to a troubling trend within the past year. Even within the past week, a man was killed in Greenbrier County after troopers said he refused to drop a knife.
First Alert Forecast | Sunshine Warms Us Up From A Cool Start
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A lot of folks felt that cozy-cool early spring feel this morning, with temperatures dipping into the 40s in many spots. Hazy sunshine bailed us out fairly quickly though, and we’ll be cruising through the 70s around midday. High pressure to our east allows a southerly breeze to pleasantly push us into the lower 80s this afternoon, without any rain. This will be a great day to finish up those Mother’s Day outdoor chores, particularly in the garden, because rain will be heading back in tomorrow. Clouds will gradually increase overnight after an easy evening, with the rain coming in by dawn tomorrow.
I64E closures planned for Montrose Drive overpass repairs
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Drivers going east on I-64 in Kanawha County will need to prepare for lane closures for the next two nights. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the closures are set to take place from 6 p.m. Monday, May 13, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, the WVDOT says […]
Suspect dead, State Trooper in ‘serious condition’ following encounter
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been confirmed dead following an incident involving a West Virginia State Trooper on Wednesday night. Details remain scarce regarding the exact nature of the incident at the time of writing, though unconfirmed sources indicate that a State Trooper was stabbed in the neck and that a suspect […]
Prosecutors found significant concerns in Kent Carper investigation, but burden of proof was less certain
Federal prosecutors found “significant areas of concern” while investigating Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper’s actions following an alleged lewd behavior incident in a local roadside park, the U.S. Attorney for Southern West Virginia said today. But U.S. Attorney Will Thompson said he made a determination not to...
Justice walks back his comments that CPS wasn’t aware of Boone teen found dead in her home
Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday walked back his prior comments that Child Protective Services wasn’t aware of a girl who was found last month in a “skeletal state” on the bathroom floor of her Boone County home. “What we had happen, and it shouldn’t have happened, we’ve got basically attorneys that are with [West Virginia […] The post Justice walks back his comments that CPS wasn’t aware of Boone teen found dead in her home appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Appalachian Power seeks proposals for renewable energy and battery storage resources
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power is seeking proposals for renewable energy and battery energy storage resources that will help the company meet its future clean energy needs. The three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) were issued today for wind, solar, battery energy storage systems, and renewable energy certificates. Under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), […]
Daycare providers asking West Virginia lawmakers for funding help
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Dozens of daycare providers from around the Kanawha Valley rallied at the West Virginia State Capitol Monday in a call for state lawmakers to help fund childcare. There’s a shortage of childcare workers across the Mountain State, and just this month, a daycare in Elkview, Momma Bear’s, announced it has to […]
Vehicle hits power pole in Cross Lanes, road closed
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) – A vehicle crash in Cross Lanes has closed a portion of Washington Street West. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened around 5:10 p.m. Monday when the vehicle hit a power pole in the 4600 block of Washington Street West. Dispatchers say no one was injured in […]
FestivALL set to return for 20th year in June
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — FestivALL, Charleston’s annual event celebrating the arts, is back in 2024 for a milestone year. The 10-day event will celebrate its 20th year from June 14-23, according to a news release from organizers. “FestivALL is thrilled to come together to celebrate 20 years with...
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