Department of Highways announces safety review for I-64 after three tractor trailers accidents

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va.— After three tractor trailer accidents within 24 hours, the West Virginia Department of Transportation is urging motorists to slow down and pay attention when on Interstate 64 in the work zone. Thursday, one tractor trailer crash shut down multiple lanes on the interstate near the Barboursville exit and as crews were opening up…

Charleston man sentenced to 40 years in prison for multiple counts of breaking and entering and grand larceny

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston man will spend 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny. Robert Lee Butterworth, 33, was convicted of multiple counts of Breaking and Entering and Three Counts of Grand Larceny. From April to July of 2022, Butterworth broke into the property of…

Natalie Tennant reacts to Kanawha County Commission victory following Tuesday night’s General Election

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newest-elected Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant said her Tuesday night victory hasn’t even truly sunk in yet following the confusion caused from a corrupted data stick that delayed the election results. In a Wednesday morning statement, the Kanawha County Commission said they, alongside the County Clerk’s Office finalized the results just…

PSC to consider proposed settlement in WV American Water case

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission says it will consider a settlement reached between PSC Staff and West Virginia American Water Company on the utility’s 2025 Distribution System Improvement Charge. A evidentiary hearing on a proposed increase of that annual surcharge was originally set for Wednesday but was cancelled because of the proposed settlement.…