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Rain returns to end the week in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – It has been a hot and dry week so far in the Appalachia, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict big changes in the forecast will move in early Friday morning. A warm front will pass through early tomorrow morning bringing in widespread chances for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Several other fronts will follow […]
Traffic backed up on Rt. 60 following I-64 crash
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Traffic is backed up on Route 60 in Milton following a crash that happened on Interstate-64 this morning. According to Cabell County 911, the crash happened at the 31 mile marker between Milton and Hurricane in the westbound lanes. The accident involved a semi-truck and a...
Gov. Justice announces STOP Violence Against Women grant awards
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $1,124,446.00 in STOP Violence Against Women program grant funds to 21 projects across West Virginia. The purpose of these funds is to establish or enhance teams whose core members include victim service providers, law enforcement, and prosecution to improve the criminal justice system’s response to violence […] The post Gov. Justice announces STOP Violence Against Women grant awards appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Kanawha County couple pleads not guilty in child neglect case
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County couple who were charged after their children were found allegedly living in deplorable conditions appeared in court Thursday. Justin Burdette, 40, and Caitlin Loveless, 32, both of St. Albans pleaded not guilty to child neglect creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury and death.
Vehicle crashes into home in Ripley, minor injuries reported
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Emergency personnel were called to a Jackson County, West Virginia home Wednesday after a vehicle crashed into the house. Ripley firefighters said the wreck resulted in "minor injuries" and "heavy structural damage to the residence." The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been...
Ohio man pleads not guilty in Kanawha County shooting that injured woman
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An Ohio man accused of shooting a woman in Kanawha County earlier this year pleaded not guilty to multiple charges Thursday. Aweis Mohammed Abdi, 29, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded not guilty to malicious wounding, wanton endangerment and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm during a court appearance Thursday.
Ohio employers embrace trend of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Numerous Ohio employers are embracing a trend that helps job fill positions in a shrinking workforce, by hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. Caz Walcott, director of inclusive hiring for the nonprofit Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, said there has been an increase of businesses in the U.S. expressing interest in second chance […]
Fluor-BWXT Reaches Work Safe Milestone
(Piketon) – Fluor-BWXT contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant recently reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury – the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely...
Electric boating manufacturer closing West Virginia facility a little over a year after opening
BEECH BOTTOM, W.Va. (WTRF) — A little more than a year after its ribbon-cutting ceremony, Pure Watercraft in Brooke County has closed its Beech Bottom Industrial Park production facility. Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael confirmed with MetroNews “Talkline” on Thursday, citing falling short with its private capital investment....
I-64 westbound back open between Hurricane and Milton
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 6:51 a.m., 8/16/24. All westbound lanes are now back open on I-64. All westbound Interstate 64 lanes between Hurricane and Milton were closed after a tractor trailer and car collided early Friday morning. Cabell County dispatchers said it happened around 5:00 a.m.
State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Thursday, August 15
GENERAL INFORMATION 8 a.m. – Gates open 11 a.m. – Carnival rides ope 12 p.m. – West Virginia Lottery Opens ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m., 1 p.m. – FirstEnergy Live Wire Demo 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – Catherine Hickland 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Hot Glass Academy […] The post State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Thursday, August 15 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Eleven West Virginia inmates sentenced for smuggling drugs into prisons
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Eleven inmates have been sentenced for smuggling drugs into West Virginia prisons. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, eleven inmates in the Northern District of West Virginia have been sentenced for smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into several federal prisons. The inmates were involved in smuggling operations at Federal Correctional […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Harrison County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Ron Fragale. Ron […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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