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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.
'Wolf of West Virginia' faces federal charges over fraudulent investment schemes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A self-proclaimed millionaire who stirred controversy on social media surrounding the opening of a downtown Charleston bar in 2020 has been arrested following a wire fraud investigation by the FBI. Current price: Theodore "Teddy" Miller, 34, of South Charleston, was arrested Friday by federal authorities....
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...
Voters in Lawrence County, Ky., to weigh in on medical marijuana in their area
LOUISA, Ky. (WCHS) — Medical marijuana becomes legal in Kentucky on Jan. 1, and local governments across the state are deciding how they will handle the issue. In Lawrence County, residents can vote on it in November. "With medical marijuana being new, the voters should have a right to...
EMPLOYEE AT LAWRENCE CO. LIBRARY GETS RENEWED CONTRACT FOR 5 YEARS
LEFT TO RIGHT LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Lennie Collins, Susie Chambers, Lynn Perry, and Kim Burchett at today’s meeting. Not present new member Lindsey Smith. EMPLOYEE AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY GETS RENEWED CONTRACT FOR 5 YEARS. By Susan Salyer. LOUISA, KY. — On Monday August 12, 2024 the Lawrence County...
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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