Day: August 9, 2016 Archives


TuesdayAugust 9, 2016

Pick-up truck hauling gasoline explodes in downtown Princeton

The truck was destroyed but its two occupants, a father and son, escaped the vehicle without injury.

Investigators say paper on stove caused fire that killed Huntington couple

Martin Prince, 74, and Juanita Prince, 72, both died in the fire at their home in the 3400 block of Chase Street on Aug. 1.

State DHHR releases SNAP benefit program statistics Tuesday

Disaster SNAP program has provided nearly $4.7 million in nutrition assistance benefits to thousands of people in the 12-county flood zone.

WVU practice report, photo gallery and injury update from Tuesday

Check out the images as West Virginia's second week of preseason camp heats up.

Body found in Greenbrier County may be final flood victim

State police spokesman Lt. Michael Baylous says its "quite possible" the body is 14-year-old Mykala Phillips, who has been missing since June 23 flood.

Durante’s fast adaptation to slot could pay dividends for pass attack

Dana Holgorsen calls sophomore his "fastest receiver," and WVU hoping he's a fast learner at new spot.

W.Va. leaders suggest FDA reviews prescription drug supply to curb opioid addiction

State officials host substance abuse round table discussion in Charleston with FDA Commissioner Robert Califf.

Motorcyclist killed in Monongalia County crash

Deputies are reconstructing the accident along Intersate 68.

Wanted felon out of Nashville arrested after recklessly fleeing Charleston Police

Police allegedly attempted to pull over Che Dushon Lark, 41, for speeding on I-77. Instead of pulling over, Lark got off an exit and drove at a high rate of speed through the city.

Nominations open for 2016 AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

AARP West Virginia and the MetroNews Radio Network are again partnering to recognize some of the state’s best and brightest student athletes.

Organized labor ready to challenge Right to Work in court

Union plans to claim RTW amounts to an illegal taking of union property in court challenge

Arrest yields new clues in death of Moundsville teenager

Woman admits to police she gave deceased teenager a ride to Wheeling where he was found dead a day later.

Kiss: June flood money could help state sales tax collections

Revenue collections were down for July 2016, partly due to the closure of several businesses affected by June flood.

Autopsy reveals child died of starvation

Child who died earlier this month in McDowell County hadn't been in West Virginia for loing

Fired Bob Evans workers look for new jobs as closure of Elkview Crossings Mall continues

The shopping plaza, which is home to a list of businesses, has remained blocked off since the June 23 flood because of a washed out access bridge.

Dump truck driver killed after bed strikes bridge

Deputies say bed was in up position.

Clarksburg man arrested for stabbing son in chest

Police charged Horner Jr. with felony malicious assault and believe he also violated parole.

Tow truck driver killed responding to disabled 18-wheeler

A big rig struck the back of a tow truck that was along I-79 near Westover to haul away the trailer of an 18-wheeler.

A sweep for WVU Rifle at Rio Games

Former Mountaineer shooter Nicco Campriani earns gold medal in men's air rifle event