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- Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputy involved in crash Friday afternoon November 7, 2025KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one of their deputy’s was involved in a two-vehicle crash in St. Albans Friday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred at the intersection of Kanawha Terrace and Walnut Street. A preliminary investigation, along with witness statements and video evidence, has indicated the…Morgan Pemberton
- New alert app available for Kanawha County residents November 7, 2025KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Office of Emergency Management, Metro911, and the sheriff’s office have launched a new app to help residents stay prepared, alerted, and safe. The new app, Kanawha Alert, was approved by the Kanawha County Commission during their Thursday meeting and is now available for download on Apple and Android devices. It…Morgan Pemberton
- Yeager Airport passengers will be impacted by 10 percent cut in air travel November 7, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston will be impacted by a 10 percent reduction in scheduled flights during the government shutdown. The FAA will begin imposing the reduction for the 40 airports beginning Friday. “All of our direct destinations are on that list,” said CRW director and CEO Dominique Ranieri on…Aaron Parker
- Crash closes westbound lanes on I-64 in South Charleston November 6, 2025SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A crash is causing delays on Interstate 64 westbound Thursday evening. The wreck was reported around 5:30 p.m. at the Montrose Drive exit. Traffic is currently being directed off the exit and emergency personnel advises drivers to avoid the area if they can. Police say a tractor trailer was involved and is leaking…Morgan Pemberton
- Former Putnam County bus driver sentenced for driving recklessly in 2024 crash November 6, 2025PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — A former school bus driver in Putnam County was sentenced Thursday in connection with a crash with 28 students on board. Amy Allen was sentenced to three years of probation on a six-month suspended sentence. In September, Allen pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving causing serious bodily injury. With…Aaron Parker
- Officials unveil new seats at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center November 6, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – It’s a brand new day for the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center as city officials unveiled a $5.2 million renovation to the facility highlighted by all-new seats in the arena. For those involved in the process, the new seats represent more than just a place to sit for a show or game.…daniel.woods
- New trial rescheduled for man previously convicted of quadruple homicide November 6, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The new trial for a Kanawha County man previously convicted of killing four of his family members will not proceed until next year. Gavin Smith, 21, appeared remotely before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Thursday for a pretrial hearing that ended with his trial rescheduled. Kanawha County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Adam…daniel.woods
- Putnam deputies investigating deadly crash on Route 35 November 6, 2025FRAZIERS BOTTOM, W.Va. — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 35 in Putnam County. The wreck occurred at around 9 a.m. Thursday a few miles from the Fraziers Bottom exit in the southbound lanes. Authorities said a passenger died when the vehicle they were in crashed into the back of a…[email protected]
- Arrest made in Mason County hit-and-run fatal November 6, 2025GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — A Cabell County woman is charged in a deadly hit-and-run that took place earlier this week in Mason County. Marissa Russell State police have charged Marissa Russell, 30, of Milton with hit-and-run causing death. Troopers allege Russell was driving on Wood School Road in Gallipolis Ferry Tuesday evening at around 5:30 when…[email protected]
- UC student named finalist for academia’s highest honor November 6, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A University of Charleston senior and Hurricane native has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Maliah McCann-Coles was announced as a finalist on Wednesday. The scholarship, established in 1902, is a fully funded postgraduate award that gives exceptional students from around the world the opportunity to pursue full-time study at the…Morgan Pemberton