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Worship center hit by bullet
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WSAZ) - “Timing could have been ... They were inside cleaning, you know moving around the church. So it could have had a very different scenario for them,” said Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joshua Lester about a shot fired into a worship center.
Shawnee Sports Complex reviews security measures following nearby shooting
DUNBAR, W.Va (WCHS) — In May of 2024, , a drive by shooting took place near Shawnee Sports Complex that caused panic to break out amongst attendees and players of a soccer tournament. Since then, the county has been working to make the complex safer for guests. "One of...
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office looking for answers in cold case murder
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a lead in the cold case of a woman’s murder. Sunday, July 28, will mark the fifth anniversary of the shooting death of Alice Maria Washington, of Dunbar, according to the KCSO. Deputies say around 3:24 a.m. on […]
Kanawha County parents indicted in 2022 child neglect case
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Two people have been indicted on child neglect charges after what started as a missing persons investigation in 2022. According to documents from Kanawha County Court, Phillip S. Duelley, 40, and Staci L. Mullins, 42, both of Charleston, were indicted in the case on July 25. They were residents of […]
Indictments handed down in handful of high-profile Kanawha County cases
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A handful of indictments were handed down by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday in several high-profile cases. A man accused of killing two family members of his girlfriend was indicted by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday. Markus Guy, 32, of Charleston was...
Two Michigan men indicted on drug charges in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two Michigan men were indicted after the Huntington Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested them on drug charges back in February 2023. Damon Brown and Clarence Walls were both arrested after the SWAT Team searched a home on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 1, 2023, the city police department said […]
One dead after trailer fire in Kanawha County
CLENDENIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A trailer fire in the Clendenin area of Kanawha has claimed the life of one resident according to reports. The Clendenin Volunteer Fire Department has indicated that, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, a structure fire was reported in the Jordan Creek Road area. Engine 1 with the CVFD arrived at the […]
Ravenswood Ohio River Festival set to delight with Star Performers and more
RAVENSWOOD, WV (WOWK) – A beloved annual tradition is returning to Jackson County, WV. Festival-goers can enjoy inflatables, carnival rides and entertainment at The Ravenswood Ohio River Festival. Friday night entertainment features Kate Boytek at 6:30 p.m., followed by 2022 American Idol winner Noah Thompson at 8 p.m. Saturday...
Wayne County woman dies in overnight fire
KENOVA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wayne County woman has passed away as a result of a fire early Friday morning. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal reports that, at around 3:00am on the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024, a residential fire occurred in the 1700 Block of Poplar Street in the Kenova area. Authorities […]
Huntington woman indicted for allegedly dropkicking child on video in 2022
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A woman has been indicted after a video of her allegedly kicking a child in the head surfaced in the summer of 2022. According to Cabell County Circuit Court documents, a grand jury indicted Staci Lynn Burgy on a charge of “child abuse creating risk of injury.” She was arrested in […]
Marshall University alumnus Allen Hager pledges $1 million toward Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program
Marshall University has announced a pledge of $1 million from alumnus Allen Hager in support of the Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program. “I am delighted to receive such a generous financial commitment from Mr. Hager in support of Marshall For All,” said Marshall’s President Brad D. Smith. “Beyond the incredible financial support, Allen is a role model and invaluable thought partner for me and the campus community. As an alum, he has seen the transformational power of Marshall firsthand – and he uniquely understands and appreciates what his contribution means to the next generation of Marshall students.”
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