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Reward up to $5,000 offered for information leading to suspect’s arrest
U.S. Marshals seek public assistance in locating Tiwan Robert Bailey, a wanted man with a history of violence in Charleston, WV. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest.
West Virginia senator loses committee roles following indecent exposure arrest
(The Center Square) – Republican West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney has been removed from his committee chairman responsibilities and committee appointments after he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors in Marshall County on Tuesday. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, said Maroney, R-Marshall, is entitled to due process. Maroney was arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct after he was “accused of performing an overt act of self gratification” at...
West Virginia State Senator being recognized nationally for her work
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local state senator is being recognized nationally for her efforts, contribution, and achievements as an elected official. West Virginia Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who serves in District 1 was recently awarded the Legislators Excellence Award from the Reason Foundation. The Reason Foundation is a national organization that focuses on free […]
West Virginia sends $12M to state's volunteer fire departments
(The Center Square) – West Virginia again is sending $12 million to fire departments and emergency services across the state. The measure was funded through House Bill 5128, with Gov. Jim Justice holding a ceremonial signing of the bill joined by the West Virginia Firemen’s Association. The bill sends $6 million to the state’s Fire Protection Fund, where it will be evenly distributed to volunteer fire departments across the state...
Attorney for accused murderer in Amber Spradlin case facing contempt of court
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - One attorney is facing a possible contempt of court charge after questions were raised about the validity of a motion to dismiss a murder indictment. Michael Kent “M.K.” McKinney’s attorney, Randy Martin O’Neal, filed a motion last week to dismiss the indictment against M.K. McKinney, who...
WVNLA offering scholarship to horticulture and landscape students
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association is accepting applications for students studying horticulture and landscape architecture, as well as greenhouse management for its Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship program. The WVNLA will be accepting applications for the program through September 30, 2024. Successful applicants should be in-state residents who have […]
West Virginia State Senator Michael Maroney arrested
UPDATE: Senate President Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) released the following statement on Wednesday morning: “Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Senator Mike Maroney. The facts that have emerged are troubling, and I am disappointed. However, in this time, our primary focus is on the well-being of Senator Maroney. To give him […]
Gov. Jim Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Harrison County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Ron Fragale.
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