Month: June 2017 Archives


FridayJune 30, 2017

Woman arrested, another wanted in Putnam County burglary

Winfield police officers arrested Nora Shamblin, 28, of Cross Lanes, Friday.

Lots of new WV laws go into effect this coming week

Variety of laws affect West Virginians' lives.

DOH worker injured in rear-end collision

Accident took place in work zone near Grafton.

West Virginians head to DMV before fees go up

Vehicle and driver service fees increases to take effect Saturday.

Pig population grows in Mercer County after tractor trailer crash

Residents come to crash scene, animal shelter to take piglets.

Bedlam at forefront of Big 12’s Top 50 players countdown

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report concludes its summertime rankings of the conference's best players.

Bag policy changing for WVU athletic events

Clear bags, like those permitted at NFL games, are now required.

People with range of backgrounds make up Medical Cannabis Advisory Board

The Medical Cannabis Act takes effect on July 5 but it'll be July 2019 before its fully implemented in West Virginia.

West Virginia is one of 7 states increasing gasoline tax July 1

State gasoline tax to increase by 3.5 cents a gallon.

Six transported from Lost Creek I-79 accident

LOST CREEK, W.Va. — Six people were transported following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 Thursday evening. The wreck, which occurred just beforeĀ 5 p.m., involved five vehicles headed northbound near the 112 mile marker in Lost Creek. Harrison County Sheriff’s Lt. McHenry said the crash was within the I-79 construction zone. Four of the vehicles

Most piglets survive I-77 crash; others will have to be put down

Authorities were looking for places to take them after Thursday afternoon wreck.

Saturday brings increase to list of DMV fees including vehicle registration renewals

Fees remain at current rates through the close of Friday.

Princeton hospital to replace 12-hundred computer hard drives after cyber attack

The world-wide ransomware attack occurred at the Princeton Community Hospital in Mercer County Tuesday.

Not our finest hour

In Philadelphia 241 years ago, a group of revolutionaries was debating the precise wording of the coloniesā€™ Declaration of Independence from England. There were divisions, but the Founders united around the concept of certain self-evident truths including equality, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The history of the planet changed on that new idea,

ThursdayJune 29, 2017

First elk born in West Virginia since reintroduction

The agency confirmed the birth Thursday, saying it has captured footage of the calf passing by a camera set up to monitor a pregnant cow separated from the herd.

Justice thanks W.Va. senators, bashes Legislature in health care letters

Justice sending two separate yet similar letters, noting how the bill caused serious concerns, especially regarding phasing out the Medicaid expansion.

Medical cannabis board members named

The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Board includes doctors, government officials and one person designated as a "patient advocate."

3 airports to receive federal grants for safety work

U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced Thursday around $800,000 have been awarded to airports in Marshall, Greenbrier and Upshur counties.