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UPDATE (Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8:05 p.m.) – One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Cross Lanes, According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened near the Rodeway Inn and Bob Evans parking lot. The Sheriff’s Office said they received a tip that a man wanted out of Logan County was […]

This week in Mingo County, West Virginia, several incidents occurred that have raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a murder indictment, a missing person case believed to be a murder, and a bomb threat at a government building.

WILLIAMSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mingo County man faces an array of charges in relation to controlled substance crimes and other offenses. According to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Deputies with the MCSO initiated the arrest of an individual – identified as Ricky Lee Antauer, 29 years old of Lenore, […]

Two incidents occurred in Pikeville, Kentucky this week. In the first incident, a former doctor and nurse were found guilty of federal drug charges related to illegally distributing drugs. The second incident involved a high-speed police chase on U.S. 119, resulting in the arrest of a Mingo County man on multiple charges, including wanton endangerment.

DANVILLE, W.Va. — More funding has come for a new, state-of-the-art medical clinic that’s developing in Boone County, which will better serve the health needs for residents of Boone, Lincoln, Logan, and Kanawha counties. Boone Memorial Hospital’s General Council and Chief External Affairs Officer Ray Harrell told MetroNews...

The City of Williamson’s ongoing plans to tear down those previously targeted dilapidated structures after it receives a state-allocated grant to fund the project sparked a sometimes-heated debate during the waning minutes of the Sept. 14 council meeting. During his regular report early on in the meeting, WFD Chief...

A Ragland resident was formally indicted by the Mingo County Grand Jury on Sept. 18 in connection with the March 2022 death of a Delbarton woman. In addition, the grand jury returned 28 true bills against 25 other individuals. Alex Dewayne Likens, 37, of Turner Road, Ragland, was indicted on...

Earlier this year, a devastating mudslide in Mingo County, WV, prompted families to seek legal action. The mudslide, reportedly caused by inadequate sediment control measures at the Coal-Mac coal mine on Ragland mountain, led to significant damage. Homes were destroyed, vehicles damaged, and a train was derailed. The lawsuit names Coal-Mac Coal Company and Phoenix Coal Holdings as defendants. Claims include negligence, trespassing, and violations of liability laws and the Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act.

The 50th installment of the King Coal Festival was a big success according to members of the City of Williamson Fairs and Festivals Committee. “It was an excellent event,” said spokesperson Ashley Hatfield. “I thought it was great. The King Coal Festival was well planned. The day went very smoothly and everybody seemed to be happy.”

#1 Dakota Blackburn catches a pass from Robert Evans and makes a move to get in the end zone for the first touchdown of the night versus Phelps. On the Rebels first drive they faced a 4th and 13 and Robert Evans hit Dakota Blackburn who made a great cut and found his way to the end zone for a 14 yard touchdown and it was 6-0 Rebels with 10:18 left in the first quarter.

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — The Belfry Pirates routed Magoffin County in the district opener for both teams, as coach Philip Haywood's squad traveled to Salyersville and came home with the 42-12 win. Belfry senior Caden Woolum, who was filling in for the injured Chase Varney at quarterback for the third...

SOUTH WILLIAMSON, Ky. — A new venue offering fun for the whole family is set to open its doors next month. Michael and Dee Kiser, owners of Pirates Cove and Hideaway Novelties Smoke and Vape, said they are excited to bring a venue to the area that will cater to all ages.

SETH — The Tug Valley volleyball squad traveled to Boone County on Thursday evening and picked up a key sectional win over Sherman. The Lady Panthers won the match 2-1, despite falling into an early hole after the Lady Tide won the first set 25-13. TVHS responded in grand fashion by cruising in the second set 25-7 and then winning the third set by another wide margin of 25-15.

Over three months since the murder, no arrests have been made. That hasn’t stopped residents and local officials from theorizing about the case.

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man was arrested after police were called to report that he assaulted his girlfriend. Police went to a Maynard Fork home Saturday over a complaint that 34-year-old Warren Tyler Ford was “beating his girlfriend” and that he threatened to “slit her throat.”

SIDNEY, Ky. — A Pike County man wanted in a pair of cases has been arrested, but not before leading police on a high speed chase and crashing his motorcycle twice. Police clocked a motorcycle going 100 mph on U.S. 119 at Sidney just before 3 a.m. Thursday. Troopers attempted to pull over the bike, but it failed to stop and managed to get away.

MINGO COUNTY/BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. — Two students winning big on the football field and tackling work in the classroom have been named the Todd Judy Ford Scholar Athlete of the Week for Mingo Central and Scott high schools. Mingo Central senior Charles “Chaz” Waine and Scott senior Matt Frye...

BUFFALO – For the third time this season, the Tug Valley High School soccer team tied a game as the Panthers played Buffalo to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, Sept. 16 on the road at Buffalo High School in Putnam County. Tug Valley now stands at 1-1-3 on the...

INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Matthew Moore, 39, of Pilgrim, was arrested Monday on Pigeon Roost Road for second-degree criminal trespass, menacing and resisting arrest. Constable Bradford Preece made the arrest. Crystal Smith, 37, of Sassafras, was arrested Monday at the...

NEWTOWN — Mingo Central and first-year coach David Jones picked up a signature win on Friday night as the Miners knocked off defending Class AA state champion Independence 24-6 high atop Miner Mountain. “It feels awesome,” Jones said. “I’m very excited. This is a team win right here. They...