State News 5/22

Jun 17, 2022

Free trail permits for W.Va. residents this weekend

WVOW News CHARLESTON West Virginia residents hit the Hatfield-McCoy trails for free this weekend in celebration of the state’s birthday....

Jun 17, 2022

Kentucky deaths from overdose up 14% in 2021

WVOW News FRANKFORT Overdose deaths rose 14.5% from 2020 to 2021 in Kentucky due to fentanyl use. According to a new report, 2,250...

Jun 15, 2022

USDA approves DHHR benefits for children

WVOW News CHARLESTON The United States Department of Agriculture approved a West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources...

Jun 15, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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...

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