WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at increasing law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C., tightening pre-trial detention policies, and expediting concealed carry permits for residents who…
Category: West Virginia Local News
19 Firearms and 91 Pounds of Drugs Seized by Virginia State Police in Just 7 Days
In a significant law enforcement operation, Virginia State Police, along with partner agencies, successfully confiscated 19 firearms and more than 91 pounds of illegal narcotics in a seven-day period as part of…
Ending Rental Assistance Could Leave 9 Million Homeless in U.S., Study Finds
A new analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness warns that up to 9 million people in the U.S. could be at risk of homelessness if federal rental assistance programs overseen…
12-Year-Old Dies by Suicide at Spokane Hospital After Youth Psychiatric Unit Closure
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West Virginia Congressman Shares Selfie With Inmates at El Salvador Prison
West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore (R-2nd District) is facing fierce backlash after sharing photos from a controversial trip to a prison in El Salvador. On Tuesday, Moore, a strong ally of former…
Nearly 33% of West Virginia Roads in Disrepair, Study Finds
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia residents often voice frustration about potholes, crumbling highways, and outdated infrastructure — and a new report suggests those concerns are well-founded. A recent study by national transportation…
Former Senator Joe Manchin Shifts Focus to Energy Industry
Charleston, WV – For the first time in over 40 years, Joe Manchin is no longer a sitting politician. The former U.S. senator, West Virginia governor, and state official may have stepped…
Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes Prevails in Ethics Appeal
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling that cleared former Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes of ethics violation charges, a decision that could mark the end…
Weather Warning: Strong Storms and Tornado Risk for West Virginia Monday
Charleston, WV — A strong round of severe weather is on track to sweep across West Virginia late Monday, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornadoes, forecasters…
Father Charged After Injuring 3-Month-Old Daughter in Fit of Rage
West Virginia – A disturbing case of child abuse and neglect has emerged in West Virginia, where a 3-month-old infant suffered life-threatening injuries, leading to the arrests of her 41-year-old father, Timothy…