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During the first week of the trial for Sissonville couple accused of child abuse and forced labor, jurors heard opening statements and witness testimonies

Local NewsBy Morgan Pemberton January 20, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va.–In the first week of the trial for the Sissonville couple who is charged with 20 counts of child neglect, child trafficking and forced labor, saw neighbors, Kanawha County Sheriff’s and Detective’s, forensic experts and the oldest child testify. Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz were arrested in October 2023 after police found two of…

Kanawha County garage fire kills two pets

Local NewsBy Aaron Parker January 20, 2025

Two dogs died in a garage fire Monday afternoon in Kanawha County. The fire was reported in the 400 block of Center Street in Pratt at around 4:45. Firefighters say it was a two-car garage that caught fire, and crews were able to contain the blaze to a single structure. A woman in the garage…

Clay County police chase ends with vehicle in Elk River, two arrested

Local NewsBy Aaron Parker January 20, 2025

Two people have been arrested after a Sunday police chase in Clay County saw a vehicle go into the Elk River. Police say Jonathan C. Sparks, 26, of Montgomery and Tiffany Nicole Bragg, 34, of Richwood, were arrested Sunday evening along Route 16. The chase began around 7:45 Sunday evening. During the chase, the vehicle…

Kanawha County Delegates look forward to upcoming legislative session

Local NewsBy Morgan Pemberton January 20, 2025

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.–Two Kanawha County House of Delegates are looking forward to the 87th legislative session that begins three weeks from Wednesday. Delegates Andy Shamblin and Dana Ferrell were on 580 Live with Dave Allen on Monday. Ferrell says that the House has reformed the committee’s and how there made up. He says that there…

Annual Charleston event highlights the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Local NewsBy [email protected]January 20, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston event is highlighting and honoring the work of a late, great civil rights leader through community building efforts. The Charleston-Institute Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted its Fourth Annual Community Birthday Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event brought many out to the Martin Luther King Jr.…

KRT Executive Director says they’re ready to show their passengers the finalized bus routes before their implemented

UncategorizedBy Morgan Pemberton January 19, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— In three weeks, the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority plan on rolling out their new bus schedules and taking away services on Sunday. In September of 2024, KRT Board Members voted to eliminate some bus routes and eliminate the Sunday service because of their ongoing efforts to save money. Sean Hill, KRT’s Executive…

Governor Morrisey continues announcing his cabinet appointments

Local NewsBy Morgan Pemberton January 19, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va.–Governor Patrick Morrisey continues to round off his cabinet, as he reappoints secretary of Tourism and newly appoints someone as the Secretary of Transportation. Morrisey announced on Thursday that he has decided to reappoint Chelsea Ruby as Tourism Secretary. She has led the department for eight years, four of those as Tourism Commissioner, overseeing…

Lindsay takes oath as newest Kanawha County judge

Local NewsBy Aaron Parker January 17, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Judge Richard Lindsay, II, is the newest judge in Kanawha County. Lindsay was elected to the 8th Judicial Circuit Court and took the oath of office on Friday at his investiture ceremony, which was administered by Justice Charles Trump. Lindsay took office at the beginning of the year. Lindsay says he’s appreciative…

Eldest child in the Sissonville abuse case testified Friday afternoon; forensic analyst also testifies

Local NewsBy [email protected]January 17, 2025

UPDATE 1/17/2025 7:25– The eldest child and forensic experts take stand Friday afternoon in the trial of the Sissonville couple who are charged with 20 counts of child neglect, child trafficking and forced labor. The testimony of the oldest child, now an adult but 16 at the time, took up most of the afternoon, where…

Kanawha County Ambulance Authority moving forward with rate increases

Local NewsBy Aaron Parker January 16, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Ambulance Authority has approved a rate increase for its ambulance services. The increases, which will be upwards of 200% for some services, come in an effort to make up for a $4 million budget deficit by aligning the fees with the market rate. KCAA says most of the people…

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