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Four indicted on firearm charges in federal court
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A federal grand jury has indicted four people on firearm charges Tuesday. Todd Houston, 35, of Morgantown, Kayla Taylor, 33, of Montrose, Christopher Damson, 27, of Kernersville, North Carolina, and Jonathon Cochran, 42, of Shinnston, have all been indicted. Houston and Taylor are facing charges involving...
West Virginia man reported missing in Summersville Lake area
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia man has been reported missing in the Summersville Lake area. West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officers are searching for a 44-year-old man from the Morgantown area, according to Lieutenant Mike Coberly with WV DNR. Coberly says the man had gone on […]
Local families stay cool at community pools
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley is expected to see hot temperatures through Tuesday evening. On Monday WTAP meteorologists put in advisories for Monday and Tuesday due to the intense heat. With the summer being as hot as it has been so far many local families are finding a...
Hancock County looking for new county administrator after approving resignation of current administrator
During their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Hancock County commissioners unanimously approved the resignation of Paul Zuros from his role as the county administrator effective July 19.
Two arrested after allegedly beating two dogs to death, disposing of them in trash
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested after allegedly beating two dogs to death and then disposing of them in the trash. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Humane Officers responded to an animal cruelty complaint at 501 Thompson St. Apt. 2 in Charleston. Upon arrival, officers found two […]
Woman who awakened from two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as her attacker dies
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman who awakened from a two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as the person who brutally beat her has died. Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood died on July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, according to an obituary. Jackson County Sherriff...
Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election
Mountain State Spotlight is on a mission to reshape how the media covers elections. We believe that voters want election coverage that is less focused on press releases and polls and more on the questions that they have for candidates. Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle told us they want elected officials to tackle the […] Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation: Call for Volunteers
Jay Frey, president, Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation. The Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation needs your help as we undertake our first restoration work session at Wheeling’s historic Peninsula Cemetery. Saturday, July 27. Monument restoration training session presented by the Preservation Alliance of WV. 9:00 to noon, WVNCC Education Center, 10...
West Virginia Governor to deliver an address to the people of the Mountain State
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is set to deliver a statewide address on Monday. No information was provided on what the address will be about but it comes after the assassination attempt of former President Trump.
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