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Couple arrested on drug charges during traffic stop
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A couple from Ashland were arrested while transporting drugs from Huntington, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. The man and woman were arrested after the Wayne County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Huntington area of Wayne County. Deputies...
Pike and Johnson County men arrested in Floyd drug case
Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Martin Police Department arrested a Pike County and a Johnson County man on Thursday, July 11, following tips they received about drug trafficking in the Allen and Middle Creek communities. According the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Michael Ousely, 41, of Pikeville,...
McGraw Family holds 71st annual reunion in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The McGraw family of Wyoming County can count themselves among the few families who have continually held family reunions every year for decades. Tracing their family line back to one man, the McGraw family has dozens of members among them. These people are proud of their family history and celebrate it […]
Local woman starts fundraiser to get a generator for KCHA
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– After the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association lost power on July 16, the shelter posted on social media asking for help to keep the animals cool. Dawn Frohna, brought ice and fans to help, beat the 96-degree heat that day. When Frohna was there, she was told that the shelter did not have a […]
Kentucky’s governor is a rising political star who learned from another governor, his father
The sweepstakes to replace President Joe Biden is unfolding at breakneck speed, with Vice President Kamala Harris considering VP contenders. Whatever the future holds for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, he owes much to his father, former Gov. Steve Beshear.
Andy Beshear responds to VP speculation, slams JD Vance's Appalachian controversy
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is open to joining Vice President Kamala Harris' ticket. One day after President Joe Biden announced he is stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, and proceeded to endorse Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, Beshear appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to discuss the path forward for him...
Huntington Hot Dog Festival Celebrates 20 Years
A community celebration of hot dog heritage is marking a major milestone later this week. The West Virginia Hot Dog Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Saturday, July 27 at Pullman Square and 3rd Avenue in downtown Huntington. The festival showcases dozens of hot dog businesses from Huntington, the...
Church says ‘thank you’ to Kanawha County first responders
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A Kanawha County church spent the weekend giving thanks to those who risk their lives every day serving their community. The Loudendale Freewill Baptist Church held a First Responders Celebration Day where they celebrated first responders with a cookout following their service. Members of the Loudendale Volunteer Fire Department, West […]
KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s help, not to track down a suspected criminal, but to secure votes for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT as the “Best-Looking Cruiser” in a nationwide contest, as a thank you to the agency. The KSP has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “2024 […] The post KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Man tries to break into home claiming bobcats were chasing him
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is arrested after he tried breaking into a house because he said bobcats were chasing him. On July 15th, a Putnam County Deputy responded to a report of a breaking and entering in progress on Crooked Ridge Rd. in Putnam County, WV. The caller indicated that someone was […]
WVU Football Shows Interest in 2025 In-State Prospect
Even though most of the work for their 2025 class is already done, the WVU football staff contacted a top in-state prospect. George Washington High School product Hunter Giacomo announced an offer from the Mountaineers on Monday afternoon. Listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds, the Charleston, W.Va. native is listed as...
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