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Third arrest made in Pike County fatal shooting

A third suspect has been arrested in connection to a Pike County, Kentucky murder last weekend. PIKE COUNTY, KY A third person has been...

Jan 3

Sobriety checkpoint set for Friday night in Logan County

A checkpoint Friday night in Logan is scheduled between 6 p.m. and midnight. The checkpoint’s primary focus is DUI enforcement, however...

Dec 14, 2024

Child fatally shot in Logan County

CHAPMANVILLE According to police, a two-year-old child is dead in Logan County from a gunshot. West Virginia State Police is...

Nov 25, 2024

Fort Gay officials accused of financial crimes

FORT GAY The mayor and a top official in a Wayne County town are facing allegations of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from...

Nov 25, 2024

Mother of Kyneddi Miller to undergo mental evaluation

BOONE COUNTY A Boone County judge has granted a mental evaluation request for the mother charged in connection with the starving death...

Nov 21, 2024

DUI checkpoint set for Friday, November 22nd

LOGAN The West Virginia State Police conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Friday evening in Logan. The checkpoint will take place...

Nov 19, 2024

Trial for Kyneddi Miller’s mother and grandparents to stay in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY The trial of Julie Miller, Donna Stone, and Jerry Stone, the parent and grandparents accused in the death of 14-year-old...

Nov 13, 2024

Chapmanville man fatally struck by train Tuesday night

CHAPMANVILLE A man died Tuesday night in Logan County from a hit by a train. According to a press release from the Logan County...

Nov 12, 2024

Southern Exceeds Goal for Sgt Cory Maynard Memorial Scholarship

The Southern Foundation has fully funded the Sgt. Cory Maynard Memorial Scholarship, exceeding its $50,000 goal. Foundation members are...

Nov 12, 2024

Teen arrested in McDowell County arson at Headstart building

ELKHORN State Police arrested a suspect in connection with two structure fires. According to the West Virginia State Police,...

Oct 15, 2024

33 years ago, former WV State Trooper Rob Kuenzel captured one of "America's Most Wanted"

Attorney Rob Kuenzel wasn't always a lawyer. Previously, he served in the West Virginia State Police for many years. On the latest...

Oct 15, 2024

Man arraigned on First Degree Murder charge for alleged fatal shooting of another man in stomach

ETHEL A man is in jail on a charge of murder following an early morning shooting in the Ethel area of Logan County. 23-year-old Daris...

Oct 12, 2024

Active Threat Drill in county schools a success, according to Logan County Schools

On October 8th, Logan County Schools conducted an active threat drill in the Logan attendance area of schools. The "inmate" was detained...

Oct 5, 2024

Logan County School official and law enforcement discuss Oct. 8th Active Threat Drill on "What's Your Opinion?"

(From left) Josh Brumfield, Deputy Superintendent of Logan County Schools; School Resource Officer and Logan County Deputy, Derrick...

Sep 11, 2024

Michigan man & West Virginia woman arrested in Logan on drug charges

A M Stone | WVOW News LOGAN A Michigan man and a Charleston woman arrested in Logan County during the execution of a drug search...

Jul 8, 2024

WV State Police continue investigation into fatal shooting near Lenore

LENORE A Mingo County resident says he shot and killed a man that came to his house and started a fight. West Virginia State Police...

Jul 5, 2024

Shooting investigation underway in Mingo shooting

WVOW News LENORE The West Virginia State Police investigating an early morning shooting in Mingo County. UPDATE: 1:29PM | FRI. 7/5/24...

Jul 2, 2024

Sobriety check point set for Thursday in Logan.

WVOW News LOGAN The West Virginia State Police conducting a sobriety checkpoint Thursday evening in Logan. The checkpoint will take...

Jul 1, 2024

Chapmanville woman accused of running over man with truck says her brakes "didn't work well"

A M Stone | WVOW News SMOKEHOUSE A Logan County woman is out of jail on bond after allegedly hitting a man with a pickup truck over the...