Day: August 8, 2017 Archives


TuesdayAugust 8, 2017

4 arrested following police raid at Charleston bar

Charleston Police Chief Brent Webster describing Park Place as "ground zero" for crime and drug overdoses.

Wells, George Washington riding momentum from 2016 finish

George Washington enters 2017 riding momentum from a late season push a year ago.

UPDATE: State police say home invasion suspect in custody

Brandon Lee Cantley Is accused of tying up two women at a home in the Rock Creek area.

Easton Hill completion on-target; expected to finish before WVU move-in

"I hope we get it open early, but at this point we need at least another day under our belt to see where we're at," Williams said.

Kessler: Justice departure should prompt re-examination of state Democrat Party leadership

The former Senate President and Democratic gubernatorial candidate says "the person who picked the team has now left the team."

Charleston chief detective wants to increase police force to address transient crime

Lt. Steve Cooper says an increase in the city's user fee will help pay for additional officers and a station at Slack Plaza.

Former Division of Highways employee sentenced to 21 months for feeding work

Bruce Kenney III previously admitted he used his position with the Traffic Engineering Division to give inspection work to Dennis Corporation.

Hundred healing after Route 250 flood

Progress reported in hard-hit Wetzel County town.

Nicewarner waives preliminary hearing

Criminal charges against former Bridgeport High coach will go straight to grand jury.

Fugitive points gun at officers, leads chase

The incident began in front of Mercer Elementary School in Princeton.

Mega Millions and Powerball with jackpots topping $300 million

New territory for cross-selling agreement.

Super sophomores? Simms & McKoy seize key roles in Mountaineers’ offense

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report: Both ready to take off after stop-and-start freshman years.

Florida authorities now involved in investigation of deceased child

Deputies from Jacksonville visit West Virginia to build a case in the death of 11 year old girl apparently hauled in the car from Florida by her mother

Madison fire appears to be suspicious

Fire gutted one of Madison's oldest buildings in the downtown

Kidnapping investigation underway in Wheeling

A family member originally notified Wheeling Police after getting a text message from the victim that did not make sense.

Second suspect in Morgantown homicide case heads to trial next month

Bradley's defense attorney said they would be ready for a September trial date.

Greenbrier County Democratic leader steps down

Paul Moya told the Charleston Gazette-Mail he resigned because of problems with state party leadership.