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3 people are charged in a Kentucky woman’s fatal stabbing, but her family says local police are at fault, too
She was found dead more than a year ago, in the large home of a well-known eastern Kentucky dentist. Roughly 13 months later, on July 30, the dentist and his son — Michael McKinney II and Michael McKinney III — were arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Amber Spradlin, 39. The circumstances surrounding her killing remain unclear and have cast what a local official described as a “cloud” over the community where she lived.
Greenbrier Off The Auction Block, An HIV Mystery And A Camping Ban That Targets The Homeless This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we’ll hear from Governor Jim Justice about efforts to auction off his Greenbrier Resort – and what he says is behind it all. Plus, why health officials worry that HIV infections in rural West Virginia are going undetected – and spreading. We’ll...
WVDOH supports landmark land purchase in Blackwater Canyon
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has welcomed the U.S. Forest Service’s recent acquisition of a 2,700-acre land tract in Blackwater Canyon. The WVDOH, in collaboration with Gov. Jim Justice and various federal, state, and local partners, is actively involved in completing the Blackwater Loop Trail project. This project aims […]
UPD takes new safety precautions for the 2024 school year
In preparation for the fall semester, the University Police Department has implemented several initiatives to improve campus safety and communication with students. In a UPD campus community safety survey in April, many students, staff and parents reported feeling unsafe on WVU’s campus and in Downtown Morgantown. Survey results also showed that respondents wished to know more about the University’s safety procedures and see improved safety infrastructure on campus.
Kentucky University Cuts DEI: America’s Right-Wing Trend Gains Another Supporter
The University of Kentucky has announced that it will be dissolving its Office for Institution Diversity as the nationwide rejection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs continues to spread throughout America. Purpose of DEI Programs. DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and these programs were originally created to...
‘The Charles Huff Show’ Starts Thursday at Davis’ Place
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – 'The Charles Huff Show' is heading to a new location for the 2024 season with Davis' Place set to host the weekly Thursday show, starting Aug. 29. The show features Marshall head coach Charles Huff and "Voice of the Thundering Herd" Steve Cotton going live on the Thundering Herd Sports Network to talk about all things Marshall Football.
Banking Challenges Remain for Ohio’s Cannabis Dispensaries
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Despite the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio and the licensing of around 120 dispensaries, the cannabis industry still faces significant banking challenges due to federal laws that classify marijuana as illegal. This legal discrepancy makes financial institutions hesitant to provide services to cannabis businesses.
WVU football vs. No. 8 Penn State: Game time, TV/stream info and more
College football’s regular season has finally arrived. Coming off a nine-win season last year, Neal Brown’s WVU football team has an opportunity to “completely change the narrative” of the program this Saturday. West Virginia starts the year at home against No. 8 Penn State, hoping to...
WVU Football All-Time Statistical Leaders
West Virginia University has played football for over 130 years now. Here are the best of the best, at least statistically. West Virginia University will kick off another football season one week from today, something the Mountaineers have done over 130 times in their history. When the team suits up on Saturday, several players will be compiling yet another year of production in the program, with at least a couple of them having a chance to make their way into the record books.
Ohio boy, 6, savaged by pit bull after mom 'cuffed hands and feet as punishment'
A six-year-old boy was viciously attacked by a pit bull after being handcuffed by his mother, her boyfriend as a form of punishment, police said. Angelina Williams, 27, from Cleveland, Ohio, and her boyfriend Taylor Marvin-Brown were arrested on separate charges of endangering children and obstructing justice after the boy was savagely attacked by the dog. Robert Michalski, 47, the dog's owner, is facing charges of endangering children and tampering with evidence.
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
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