State News 3/19

Jun 15

DHHR reports 1,800 active cases of COVID Wednesday

Livia Epperheart | WVOW News CHARLESTON Active cases of the coronavirus stand at 1,800 according to the Department of Health and Human...

Jun 15

Newly appointed 22nd house district delegate sworn in

WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Jim Justice appointed an interim delegate to serve the rest of the unexpired term of Joe Jeffries in the...

Jun 14

Lincoln County Assessor resigns, charged with public intoxication

Browning WVOW News HAMLIN The Lincoln County’s Assessor has agreed to resign after being charged with public intoxication at work....

Jun 13

22nd delegate resigns from W.Va. House

Jeffries WVOW News CHARLESTON A Putnam County delegate resigned his seat and cited possible job opportunities outside the Mountain...

Jun 9

Logan man gets 9 years for Fed. drug crime

AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON A Logan County man was sentenced Thursday to nine years imprisonment for distributing five grams or more...

Jun 8

PSC announce public comment events concerning AEP rate increase requests

WVOW News CHARLESTON The Public Service Commission announced four public meetings for comment on a proposed $297 million rate increase...

Jun 7

Beckley woman sentenced on federal gun and drug crimes

WVOW News BECKLEY A Beckley woman was sentenced on June third to eight years and four months in prison for distribution of...

Jun 7

Anonymous tip leads to Lincoln County man pleading to possessing elk parts

AM Stone | WVOW News HAMLIN A Lincoln County man pleads to charges of possession of elk parts. It is unlawful to possess any part of an...

Jun 3

WVa. Supreme Court grants a new trial in Wyoming County murder

WVOW News CHARLESTON The WV Supreme Court reversed a Wyoming County murder conviction. The state’s highest court sent the case back to...

Jun 2

Kentucky Gov. freezes state gas tax

WVOW News FRANKFORT Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s administration filed an emergency regulation to freeze the state gas tax Thursday....

Jun 2

Gov. Justice confirms Lyme disease diagnosis

CHARLESTON Governor Jim Justice confirmed he has Lyme disease. The governor announced the blood work results for Lyme disease Wednesday...

Jun 1

Kentucky coal company in contempt over Mingo County mine pollution

WVOW News HUNTINGTON Kentucky coal company was found in contempt for failing to submit court-ordered clean up plans for two West...

May 26

Double homicide investigation seeking public help, state Fire Marshal

WVOW News CRUM The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking the public for help with a double homicide investigation...

May 26

Gov. Justice treated for possible Lyme

WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Jim Justice is receiving treatment for possible Lyme disease, his office said Wednesday. “As of now, I am...

May 25

Flags lowered in honor of Texas shooting victims

AM Stone | WVOW News TEXAS In accordance with a White House proclamation, Kentucky and West Virginia’s Governors have ordered flags...

May 23

Ky. reports lowest unemployment in state history

WVOW News FRANKFORT Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported that the commonwealth posted the lowest unemployment rate in state history....

May 22

Russia blacklists 963 Americans including Manchin, Miller & Mooney

WVOW News MOSCOW More than 900 Americans are permanently banned from entering Russia. The list of 963 Americans was published by the...

May 19

WVa. DOH opens bids on 20 road projects

WVOW News CHARLESTON The West Virginia Division of Highways opened bidding for a new Interstate 64 interchange near Culloden, state...

May 18

Mendez elected President of WVa. Magistrates Association

Magistrate Joe Mendez AM Stone | WVOW News LOGAN West Virginia Magistrates Association elected a new president from Logan County....

May 16

Logan man sentence to 5 years for distribution of meth

WVOW News CHARLESTON A Logan County man was sentenced Wednesday, May twelfth to five years and three months in prison for possession...

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