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McKinney asks to be allowed to leave home for work
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — One of the defendants charged in connection with the death of Amber Spradlin has asked a judge for permission to return to work. Dr. Michael McKinney, who is charged with eight counts of complicity to tamper with physical evidence, filed the motion Thursday afternoon. McKinney posted...
OVI Checkpoints this weekend in Ross & Jackson Counties
Chillicothe - The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and the Chillicothe Police Department, announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. friday night on South Bridge Street, in Ross County. The OVI checkpoint, funded by...
Attorneys establish website for claimants of Southern Regional Jail lawsuit settlement
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a $4 million class action lawsuit settlement with the State of West Virginia filed by inmates against Southern Regional Jail. One of the attorneys representing the inmates, Stephen New, said a website was established during the week of August 12, 2024 for claimants. […]
Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat times, date announced
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding upcoming Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat festivities have been announced by city officials. With over a month of summer still yet to pass, members of local leadership in many areas are already looking ahead to the fall months. Kanawha County recently made the announcement that Trick-or-Treat festivities are set to […]
Experience West Virginia flavors at the State Fair’s ‘West Virginia Grown Country Store’
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For those looking to savor the authentic taste of West Virginia, the “West Virginia Grown Country Store” at the State Fair of West Virginia is a must-visit. Operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), this store showcases food and drink products from vendors across the state during the Fair’s […]
Thunderstorms return, but could they be severe?
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Rounds of showers and storms moving through this afternoon, evening, and into the overnight hours. Not expecting any storms to become severe today, but heavy rain is possible, and perhaps some flooding of poor drainage areas. Clouds and sun at times with highs in the low to mid 80s. Showers and storms ending late tonight giving a dry start to Saturday. More thunderstorms arriving late in the afternoon that could bring heavy rain and/or strong winds. There is a chance that storms become severe late Saturday with strong winds being the main threat. More unsettled weather for Sunday and Monday with mainly rain showers, although a non-severe thunderstorm may mix in for Sunday afternoon. Once we get into Tuesday, clouds break for sunshine and humidity will be falling to very comfortable levels again. Sunshine will make for nice afternoons Tuesday through Thursday with some cool mornings due to clear skies.
Monongalia County students will no longer have smartphone access during the school day
MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Monongalia County Schools has announced that students will no longer have access to devices such as smartphones throughout the school day. All Monongalia County students from Grade 6 to Grade 12 will now be required to lock all smartphones in a YONDR pouch throughout the day, while elementary school students […]
West Virginia Ranks 25th on PFF Preseason Top 25
The Mountaineers were the final team featured in Pro Football Focus’s Preseason Top 25 released earlier this week. The “bottom line” for West Virginia being on the list is simple: “With one of the most explosive offenses in the conference, West Virginia could surprise a lot of teams in the Big 12 once again.”
Mike Fruth starts scholarships at Ohio Northern University for Pharmacy students
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. –The recent Fruth Pharmacy Annual Golf Event had a special reason to celebrate this year. The event now in its 33rd year, was held at The Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Hurricane, West Virginia on August 5th. The Fruth Scholarship Program announced the start of another Scholarship to help pharmacy students at Ohio Northern University. The scholarship will provide two $1000. Awards each years and is being funded by Mike Fruth, a pharmacy graduate of Ohio Northen University. Beau Slater, Director of Development for Ohio Northern University was present at the golf event to kick off the announcement of the Mike Fruth Polar Bear Pharmacy Scholarship.
South Charleston's annual Summerfest kicks off Wednesday
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The 20th Summerfest in South Charleston kicked off Wednesday night. The annual event, complete with inflatables, snow cones, vendors and free live performances every evening, will run through Saturday, Aug. 17. This year’s Summerfest will feature a drone show on Friday. “We’re very...
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