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Jan 30

Logan County miner died following accident at Boone County mine Wednesday

A coal miner from Logan County died following an accident at a Boone County mine on Wednesday. BOONE COUNTY A coal miner died Wednesday...

Nov 25, 2024

Mother of Kyneddi Miller to undergo mental evaluation

BOONE COUNTY A Boone County judge has granted a mental evaluation request for the mother charged in connection with the starving death...

Nov 19, 2024

Trial for Kyneddi Miller’s mother and grandparents to stay in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY The trial of Julie Miller, Donna Stone, and Jerry Stone, the parent and grandparents accused in the death of 14-year-old...

Nov 5, 2024

Wednesday PSC hearing on American Water rate adjustment canceled

CHARLESTON Wednesday’s evidentiary hearing regarding a requested rate adjustment for West Virginia-American Water has been canceled....

Oct 15, 2024

Man arraigned on First Degree Murder charge for alleged fatal shooting of another man in stomach

ETHEL A man is in jail on a charge of murder following an early morning shooting in the Ethel area of Logan County. 23-year-old Daris...

Sep 6, 2024

Danville man sentenced in federal gun crime

CHARLESTON A Boone County man sentenced in Charleston federal court Thursday for a felony gun crime According to the US Attorney’s...

Jul 1, 2024

Boone County man drowning accidental

WVOW News PEYTONA Investigators say the drowning death of a 64-year old Boone County man over the weekend was an accident. Timmy Hager,...

Jun 7, 2024

Governor's office releases findings from investigation into the death of teenager in Boone County

Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Jim Justice’s administration discussed their findings Thursday in the investigation of...

May 7, 2024

Flood watch issued in thirteen West Virginia counties, National Weather Service

CHARLESTON A flood watch has been issued for thirteen counties in the Mountain State. The National Weather Service has issued a flood...

Jan 2, 2024

Woman charged with DUI Causing Death of sister in crash

PHOTO | WVRJA BOONE COUNTY, WVa A single vehicle crash in Boone county early Sunday morning claimed the life of a seventeen-year-old...

Nov 4, 2023

The Nathan Rumble pays tribute to beloved broadcaster

MADISON All Star Wrestling’s Nathan Rumble match pays tribute to passed commentator, fan, and friend. Saturday, November fourth is the...

Aug 1, 2023

Tragic end for missing person case in Boone County

METRO NEWS MADISON A missing man in Boone County was found dead Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff. Boone County Sheriff Chad...

Jul 10, 2023

Boone man charged for fatal stabbing

PHOTO | SWRJA BOONE COUNTY A man is accused of fatal weekend in Boone County. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office,...

Jul 3, 2023

Severe thunderstorms Sunday night knock out power in the Coalfields

WVOW News Storms knock out power in the Southern Coalfields Sunday night. Heavy rain and gusty winds Sunday night left hundreds in the...

Jun 1, 2023

Boone Prosecutor resigns following allegations of professional misconduct

MADISON Boone County Prosecuting Attorney submitted a letter of resignation Wednesday to the Boone County Commission. The resignation...

May 23, 2023

Boone Memorial receives $14M from USDA to expand care

CHARLESTON Boone Memorial Health was awarded millions in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. US...

Mar 27, 2023

Charges pressed against man in Boone County shooting

PHOTO | Boone Sheriff's Dept. WVOW News JEFFREY An arrest was made in connection to a shooting Sunday near Jeffrey, according to the...

Feb 27, 2023

One dead after head-on crash in Boone County

WVOW News MADISON A Charleston woman is dead following a two-car crash near Madison in Boone County. Madison Volunteer Fire Department...