Day: April 17, 2018 Archives


TuesdayApril 17, 2018

DOH encourages drivers to pay attention as road construction begins

The construction is related to the Roads to Prosperity bond voters approved in October.

Drug price advocacy group endorses McKinley in 2018 election

Patients For Affordable Drugs NOW will launch a six-figure campaign to "educate, activate and mobilize" voters in support of U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va.

Trump orders federal assistance to assist state and local flood recovery efforts

Twenty-one counties were affected by storms in February.

DEA puts forward new rules regarding opioid production

The rule would require the DEA to take into consideration the extent of drug diversion when annual production limits are set.

Lunsford trial Day 2: Prosecution explores mother’s behavior after Aliayah’s disappearance

They believe there are holes in both the statements Lunsford made in the immediate aftermath of Aliayah Lunsford's disappearance

Potential West Virginia blueshirt Taymon Cooke commits to Marshall

The cornerback/receiver from Bluefield, Va., had committed to WVU in February but did not sign.

Federal bust: Detroit-to-Huntington drug family ‘brought misery and chaos’

Officials say Peterson brothers were trafficking large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine from Detroit to be sold in Huntington in street-level gram quantities.

Morgantown Police Chief has serious concerns about rising use of much more powerful meth

Preston noted the overdose rate is up about 400 percent in West Virginia.

Jones says police calls down with needle exchange suspension

Mayor Danny Jones says city should support Health Right program.

Manchin, Jenkins speak highly of meeting with Amtrak

Both Jenkins and Manchin have taken credit for organizing Tuesday's meeting.

Charleston police investigate armed robbery

7-Eleven in Kanawha City held up Tuesday morning.

Lincoln wins four of last five after edging Independence

Lincoln held on to beat Independence 11-10, improving to 6-4 on the high school baseball season.

Major, multi-agency drug bust announced in Huntington

More than 100 arrests were announced in what officials called Operation Saigon Sunset. 

UPDATE: Railway reopened where CSX train derailed Monday

Dispatchers say it is in the area of McKendree.

Lunsford Trial Day 2: ‘Oh my God. Did you find Aliayah? Am I in trouble?’

State Police Sgt. Shannon Loudin said that was Lena Lunsford's reaction upon being served with an arrest warrant in November 2016.

Bluefield’s Mookie Collier, Truck Edwards land at Marshall, Pitt

Mookie Collier will accept a preferred walk-on spot with Marshall, while Truck Edwards will do the same at Pitt.

Monroe County offices “ready for business” again after mold discovery

Offices were relocated after a mold discovery last Monday.

Wood County BOE looks to public for input on next county superintendent

A forum will be held Wednesday night in Parkersburg.

Water watching continues in parts of Barbour County

Flood Warnings from the National Weather Service for the Tygart Valley River in Barbour County at both Belington and Philippi were scheduled to continue into Tuesday afternoon at least.

Legislative Audit finds more spending issues for Supreme Court

A state government audit has produced more evidence of questionable spending by the West Virginia Supreme Court.  The new report by the Legislative Auditor on vehicle use by Justices Allen Loughry and Menis Ketchum, combined with earlier media reports about court spending, “show a complete lack of regard for the principles of fiscal prudence and