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Mountain lion sightings reported in West Virginia despite declared extinction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountain lions, once common across West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains, played a significant role in the state’s early history. Known by various names such as cougar, catamount, painter, panther, and puma, these large predators left their mark on the landscape, as evidenced by the numerous Panther Knobs and Panther […]
Records: Mingo County man accused of beating mother, threatening law enforcement
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly beating his mother and making threats against law enforcement, court records said. Trellis Ray Cisco, 46, of Matewan, is charged with domestic violence, unlawful assault and making terroristic threats, according to a criminal complaint filed in Mingo County Magistrate Court.
Mingo woman charged after loaded syringes found in 10-year-old's room, court records say
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Mingo County woman faces criminal charges after deputies said loaded syringes were found in a 10-year-old boy’s bedroom. Reba Michelle Chaffins, 34, of Kermit, has been charged with child endangerment and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to jail records.
Crews perform training exercise on W.Va. 2, 39th Street floodwall gate
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A busy stretch of road was closed for much of the day on Monday during a training exercise. State Route 2 at 39th Street in Guyandotte closed down for the afternoon, as crews worked on floodwall gate exercises. The detour for Monday is as follows:. Vehicles...
Bear firearm season set to begin soon for several counties
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Bear firearm season for several counties begins on August 31, 2024. These counties include Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming. Hunters are allowed one bear per day during the season and two bears as a whole including for archery and crossbow seasons. Bows and crossbows can be substituted for firearms. Hunters must […]
Judge rules OU not liable for student’s wrongful death
Almost six years ago, Ohio University student Collin Wiant was a victim of hazing in the unofficial annex house of Sigma Pi, located at 45 Mill Street. Wiant’s family faced OU in a wrongful death lawsuit following his death. On August 1, 2024, a Court of Claims judge ruled that OU was not liable.
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