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Early morning fire engulfs unoccupied home
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An early morning fire completely engulfed an unoccupied home on Teays Valley Road on Sunday. According to the Nitro Fire Department, the blaze was first reported around 3 AM, with units from the Teays Valley Fire Department and Hurricane Fire & Rescue being the initial responders. Upon arrival, they found […]
Biden tells Hill Democrats he ‘declines’ to step aside and says it’s time for party drama ‘to end’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in a letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy and called for an “end” to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats about whether he should stay in the race after his dismal public debate performance. Biden wrote in the two-page […]
Therapy proposal to be heard at upcoming Wayne County Commission meeting
WAYNE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Wayne County Commission has announced the planned agenda for the commission‘s upcoming meeting at which a proposal for group, family, and individual therapy sessions will be discussed. Scheduled to take place at 10:00am on Monday, July 8, 2024, in room 103 of the Wayne County Courthouse, the meeting will see […]
Oceana City Council to meet Thursday
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The upcoming Oceana City Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oceana City Hall. Mayor Evans will initiate the proceedings with opening comments and calling the meeting to order. Agenda Highlights: WVMLP Discovery Responses: There will be a discussion and verification of discovery responses […]
WV Wellness Festival: A free, fun-filled day for the whole family
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Wellness Festival is just around the corner, and everyone is invited to join in a day of health, wellness, and community. This free event will be held at the Mylan Park Community Center in Morgantown and promises exciting activities for all ages. With 89 exhibitors this year, there’s […]
40th Street and 2nd Avenue Bridge in Nitro to close for construction
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The bridge at 40th Street and 2nd Avenue in Nitro will be completely closed to traffic on Monday, July 8, 2024, for construction, according to the City of Nitro. During the construction, emergency access will be redirected to 3rd Avenue and 31st Street. Both Metro 911 and Putnam 911 have been […]
One extricated from vehicle following rollover
MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One person was extricated from a vehicle following a rollover on Sunday. According to the Morgantown Fire Department (MFD), on July 7, 2024, MFD Engine 2 and Ladder 1 were dispatched to a vehicle accident on Interstate 68 at the Exit 4 overpass in Monongalia County. The incident involved a […]
John Cena announces his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025 season
John Cena announced Saturday night that he will retire from professional wrestling next year after two decades in the ring. The wrestler-turned-actor delivered a heartfelt speech to a stadium of World Wrestling Entertainment fans in Toronto, who booed in disappointment as Cena said the 2025 season would be his last. He promised a farewell tour […]
“Satan” orders man to strip naked after consuming meth through private parts
Kenneth Hoke, under the influence of meth, heroin, and LSD, claimed that "Satan" instructed him to go to a stranger's house and undress. On June 28, 2024, a frightened woman in Lewisburg, WV, reported a naked man in her driveway. Police arrived to find Hoke, who admitted to using meth earlier and engaging in various methods of drug intake, including rectal injection. He was taken for a voluntary blood draw and processed for DUI, trespassing, and indecent exposure. Hoke had previous incidents of indecent exposure days earlier.
Axel is the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The very first LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week for the month of July 2024 is Axel! Axel was adopted from the Humane Society and has since been living his best life. He enjoys relaxing and playing with his chew toys. Congratulations to Axel, the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week in association […]
Man jumps out of second-story window twice after demanding cigarettes
RONCEVERTE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man jumped out of a second-story window demanding cigarettes. When police arrived, he jumped out of the window again and landed on his back. On Sunday, June 30th, at around 12:06 p.m., Officer B. Isaacs from the Ronceverte Police Department received a radio call from the Greenbrier County 911 Center […]
Couple maliciously attacked with steel dog chain
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A couple maliciously attacked two females in a park with a steel dog chain. On June 11, 2024, at around 7:21 p.m., police were sent to the 1100 block of W 17th Street following reports of an assault in progress involving a male and female suspect attacking the victims. Upon […]
Ex-boyfriend and friend charged after threatening ex-girlfriend
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-boyfriend and friend are facing serious charges after threatening to kill an ex-girlfriend and fight a new boyfriend. On June 28, 2024, at approximately 2 am, Deputy B.M. Hodges and Sgt. Leport responded to a threat complaint in Putnam County, West Virginia. The victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Joseph […]
Beckley alum Radford opens Basketball Academy
Beckley – Bryce Radford had a decorated basketball career as a player. He was a first team all-stater at Beckley where he set the single-game scoring record with 50 points as a senior. From there he had a successful college career with both WVU Tech and IUP, one that concluded in March. Now he’s sharing […]
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Old mine ventilation shaft collapses near Fayette County road
CARLISLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An old mine ventilation shaft has collapsed near a busy Fayette County road and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is working to fill it. A spokesperson for WVDEP confirmed to LOOTPRESS Saturday evening that on Tuesday, June 25, WVDEP received a complaint regarding an old ventilation shaft that […]
Home catches fire early Saturday morning, smoke detectors successfully alert occupants
SUNBEAM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – No injuries were reported following an early morning house fire thanks to smoke detectors. According to the City of Logan Fire Department, at 2:22 AM, the LFD responded to a structure fire on Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area. Firefighters arrived to find a double-wide mobile home engulfed in flames, particularly […]
Target will stop accepting personal checks as payment
(LOOTPRESS) – Target has announced a significant change in its payment policy at stores. The Minnesota-based retailer confirmed it will cease accepting personal checks as payment. The decision was attributed to “extremely low volumes,” and the company has taken steps to inform customers in advance. The new policy will come into effect on July 15, […]
Erratic driver pursued and rammed vehicle with child inside
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An erratic driver tailgated a vehicle, trapped them in a driveway, and rammed their vehicle where a 3-year-old was seated. On July 1, 2024, the defendant, Timothy Butcher, pursued two adult victims and a 3-year-old child along Tyler Creek Road in Salt Rock, West Virginia. The defendant tailgated the victims’ […]
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