A widespread flood watch covering 28 West Virginia counties has been extended to Wednesday morning as the threat of heavy thunderstorms persists under a slow-moving storm system. Flood watch extended across much of West Virginia Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended a flood watch across much of West Virginia through 8:00 Wednesday morning as a slow-moving weather system continues to bring the potential for heavy rain an

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Moore Capito joined with representatives from several law enforcement agencies and county prosecuting attorneys last week to announce the end of Operation Coal Country, which resulted in nearly sixty arrests for a range of criminal charges and registration violations. Operation Coal Country ends in nearly sixty arrests Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies made 59 arres

As Dingess Elementary School faces closure before the next school year, Mingo County parents filed a lawsuit on Sept. 4 in Kanawha County Circuit Court against multiple state offices, alleging that the Hope Scholarship's universal expansion, combined with the Legislature's failure to update the state school funding formula, are in violation of West Virginia's constitutional obligation to maintain a "thorough and efficient system of free schools." Parents sue to stop universal

As West Virginia experiences another wave of proposed school closures and consolidations, another group made up of community members is urging state lawmakers to act quickly to prevent further closings Community group urging West Virginia lawmakers to pause recent wave of public school closures Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Multiple West Virginia schools are being considered for closure next year, prompting community members to call on lawmakers to take action. Toget

Dingess Elementary school is among the facilities across West Virginia facing possible closure as public school enrollment continues to decline statewide and the state's school funding formula provides little to no relief Mingo County Schools shares more info on possible elementary school closure Robert Fields | WVOW News WILLIAMSON Mingo County Schools released more details this week as it considers closing Dingess Elementary after the 2026-27 school year. District leaders

George Harmon Runyon Jr., 57, of Delbarton, is facing malicious or unlawful assault and gun charges after a reported verbal argument led to him striking another man in the head with a firearm Mingo County man charged in connection with alleged assault Robert Fields | WVOW News VARNEY A Mingo County man is facing multiple charges after state police say he struck another man in the head with a firearm. West Virginia State Police arrested 57-year-old George Harmon Runyon Jr. o

Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College says a new grant through the state Higher Education Policy Commission will help fuel an initiative at the college focusing on putting more support behind first-generation college students and giving them the resources they need to succeed in their education Southern announces HEPC grant focused on first-generation students Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College says it’s exp

The Pike County Sheriff's Department arrested Trellis R. Cisco, 48, of Matewan, on Thursday on multiple charges listed on an indictment that was returned two years ago Mingo County man arrested in Pike County on charges from two years ago Robert Fields | WVOW News PIKEVILLE A Mingo County, West Virginia man has been arrested in Pike County, Kentucky, on charges listed on an indictment that was returned nearly two years ago. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department,

Governor Patrick Morrisey is spending time this week in southern West Virginia getting a first-hand look at the area’s longtime water infrastructure issues. Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging residents of southern West Virginia to reach out personally to his office or to the state's Water Development Authority to help bring new light to what issues persist with local water infrastructure, and to make sure funding is going where it needs to address those problems Governo

The announcement out of Boone County is just the latest in a wave of similar announcements across the Mountain State. In Mingo County, Dingess Elementary School is next up for consideration on the permanent chopping block, while Raleigh County education officials meet this coming Tuesday to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of Mabscott Elementary.

Raleigh County education officials plan to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of Mabscott Elementary School during their July 28 meeting, the announcement coming just days after confirmation that Dingess Elementary in Mingo County is next up on the permanent chopping block.

It remains unknown at this time where students of Dingess Elementary will go following the planned closure. Officials have also not confirmed any specific reasoning behind the decision.

Recent thefts and vandalism could threaten the progress made by the Mingo County Public Service District since a West Virginia Public Service Commission investigation prompted major improvements to the county's drinking water system. Infrastructure improvements made to the Mingo County Public Service District's water system face new challenges due to recent thefts and vandalism, threatening the progress achieved following an investigation by the West Virginia Public Service C

32-year-old Timothy Kennedy man was sentenced Tuesday in Mingo County Circuit Court after a jury convicted him in May of first-degree murder, armed robbery, disarming a police officer and two counts of attempted murder.

Williamson police are investigating a Thursday night shooting on Vinson Street and Joseph Avenue that left two men injured after multiple shots were fired. Authorities say a firearm was recovered at the scene, and while no arrests have been made, a warrant is expected as the investigation continues.

Former Marshall University football coach Bob Pruett presented special signs to Tackett's siblings. Pictured from left to right: Earsie Tackett, Bob Pruett, Mary Ann May-Tackett and Michael Tackett Shana Nelson & Aaron Stone | WVOW News DINGESS Community members, elected officials and the family of Donald Tackett Jr. gathered Saturday in Dingess for the official dedication of the Donald Tackett Jr. Memorial Road, honoring one of the 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall Universit

A Mingo County woman is facing charges in connection to the death of a child. Jonda Whitt, 35, is behind bars on the charges of child neglect resulting in death and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. WVOW News VARNEY The Mingo County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Jonda Marie Whitt, of Varney, was arrested on Saturday. According to records within Mingo County Magistrate Court, she is charged with child neglect by parent, guardian, custodian or perso

Crews with Appalachian Power Company were out Thursday addressing sweeping power outages caused by severe thunderstorms across the southern coalfields. Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is working to restore power after severe thunderstorms and 60 mph wind gusts downed trees and power lines across southern West Virginia Thursday morning. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON By 11:45 a.m., Appalachian Power says the total number of reported outages had climbed to approximately

Timothy Kennedy was convicted on all counts Monday in the 2023 ambush killing of Sgt. Cory Maynard after prosecutors said he shot the trooper while responding to an earlier shooting. WILLIAMSON A Mingo County jury convicted the man accused of killing a West Virginia State Trooper. Jurors returned a verdict on Monday (5/18/26) finding Timothy Kennedy guilty on all counts in the shooting death of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard. Trooper Maynard was shot and killed

West Virginia’s 2026 Primary Election wrapped up on Tuesday night. WVOW followed the votes as they came in from Logan and Mingo counties. West Virginia's 2026 Primary Election wrapped up on Tuesday. In Logan and Mingo counties, WVOW followed along with the results in those local races, some of which were highly contentious. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN In Logan County, the voter turnout was low: 18.66% of the county’s 20,091 registered voters. This was also the first elec