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Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Woman found not guilty in attempted child kidnapping from mall
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman who faced charges after an attempted child kidnapping last year at the Charleston Town Center was found not guilty Monday by reason of mental illness. Love Sabatini appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Dave Hardy for a plea entry. A plea agreement...
Man arrested after threatening to kill mother, burn her house down
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after threatening to kill his mother and burn her house down. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, police responded to a residence on Washington Street West in Charleston following an argument between 36-year-old Justin Ball and his mother. The complaint states that […]
Country star Gary Allen to perform at Marshall Network Health Arena
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Country music singer and songwriter, Gary Allen has been announced as an upcoming performer at Huntington’s Marshall Health Network Arena. Known for hits such as “Watching Airplanes,” “Best I Ever Had,” and “Tough Little Boys,” Allen came to prominence on the country music scene in the late 1990s, gaining recognition throughout […]
Hillbilly Christmas in July Ride this Saturday
PIKEVILLE – In a little over a week the 19th annual Hillbilly Christmas in July ride will be held, as the group raises money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington. The ride, slated for July 20, will start in Pikeville and make its way through Prestonsburg and...
Mom caught in stolen U-Haul with meth and 3 unbuckled kids, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman, who police say already had a warrant for child neglect, is now facing new child neglect charges. Officers say late Sunday night, they spotted a stolen U-Haul van in the area of Highway 41 and the Lloyd. Police say they called for backup, and...
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
The Shotgun/Throwdown (7/15/24): JJ Wetherholt Makes WVU History; Alek Manoah’s Future in Toronto Uncertain
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. Programming Note:...
Tygart Lake Marina to close early due to water levels
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Due to the unusually low water levels currently affecting Tygart Lake, the marina will be closing earlier than anticipated this season, officials said. Those with boats and jet skis at the marina are required to remove them from their assigned dock slips by the end of the day on Sunday, July 28th.
Bounce Back to School event to provide free school supplies, produce in Philippi
PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - A back-to-school event is already set to take place in Philippi later this month!. The Barbour County Family Support Center’s Bounce Back to School event will take place on Monday, July 29th at Battlers Knob, the former Alderson Broaddus campus, from 5 to 7 p.m.
West Virginia Ranked as an 82 Overall in College Football 25
From what we know the day before the game’s official release, the Mountaineers rank below six teams within the Big 12 Conference. With College Football 25’s release imminent, content creator EricRayweather released a video with every team’s uniform sets. Included in that video are some sneak peaks at potential team ratings, including West Virginia’s.
2026 Safety D’Various Surratt Receives West Virginia Football Offer and Plans Visit
2026 DB Surratt is thrilled about the West Virginia opportunity, having recently received an offer from the program and expressing excitement to learn more about the Mountaineers' football program. Surratt is a 6-foot-0, 170-pound safety from Shelby (N.C.) Crest. He is a Rivals.com three-star prospect. Yes, But. Surratt is still...
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