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Man claiming to be WV State Trooper is arrested for acting erratic
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man claiming to be a WV State Trooper is facing charges after he was at a church walking around with a silver gun and acting erratic. On the morning of Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, Sergeant Tyler Sizemore and Deputy Hunter Walker responded to numerous calls from the Wyoming County […]
North Carolina man arrested on attempted kidnapping charge
A North Carolina man was jailed last week after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a juvenile girl in the parking lot of a Williamson convenience store. According to Mingo County Magistrate Court documents, on June 1, officers were approached by the juvenile victim and a collaborating witness who stated that Moises Garcia Hernandez, 48, of Sparta, had initiated the incident at the 7-Eleven by “saying inappropriate comments to her and [grabbing] her trying to get her to go with him.”
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson participates in SRDRC softball tournament
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia was part of the roster, along with other office staff, on Friday for the latest Southwestern Regional Day Report Center (SRDRC) Slow Pitch Softball Tournament. The tournament took place for the eleventh year beginning at 9:15am at the Lick […]
Multiple arrests made in theft investigation
MINGO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple arrests have been made following an investigation into a theft that occurred in May. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, May 14, the RCSO responded to the area of Mingo, for a report of a breaking entering that was not in progress. The investigation into the incident […]
Local woman prepares to celebrate 103rd birthday through gift of cards
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Living through the Great Depression, World War II, and many of this past century’s most historical moments is something most people on earth haven’t done. But one woman from Boone County is sharing her secrets to a long life as she prepares to celebrate her 103rd birthday! Celebrating birthdays is one […]
Lawrence County captures 15th Region title
PRESTONSBURG — Lawrence County outlasted Belfry 13-10 in the 15th Region Softball Tournament title game at StoneCrest on Thursday, May 30. After registering the win, Lawrence County advanced to the KHSAA Softball State Tournament. Lawrence County claimed its third 15th Region softball title. Brooklyn Ellis pitched four and two-innings...
DoHS to tighten protocol on calling abuse, neglect hotline
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia state officials announced in a briefing that the Department of Human Services and CPS workers will need to be more firm in keeping to formal referral policies after questions arose regarding a 14-year-old Boone County girl found dead and emaciated in April. According to West Virginia Governor Jim […]
Mingo County Schools announces summer food service schedule
The Mingo County Schools District has announced its sponsorship and schedule again for the federally funded Summer Food Service Program for 2024. School officials said breakfast and lunch are open to all children, ages 18 years and under, who would like to participate. Daily breakfast and lunch will be provided...
‘High percentage of homeschooling students’ not submitting assessment requirements, similar to Kyneddi Miller
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia State Code regarding homeschooling shows that Kyneddi Miller, the 14-year-old from Boone County who was found dead in April in her home, was missing a required assessment before she died. Kyneddi began virtual classes during the pandemic and remained homeschooled until her death this past April. West Virginia […]
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