Reported by: Bob Aaron
Videographer: Bob Aaron
Web Producer: Bob Aaron Updated: June 3, 2009 3:51pm
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" I'm so very sorry for all the pain I've caused you." A tearful Melissa Newman apologized to a Charleston man for running him down drunk on Capital Street a year ago. B-J Berkhouse is still wheelchair-bound and spent 3 weeks in a coma after she ran him over on a downtown sidewalk.
Newman's lawyer argued against locking up the mother of 3 and claimed her designated driver had let her down-- and let the Sissonville woman get behind the wheel stoned on booze and pills. She has a prior DUI conviction.
The judge sentenced her to a year in jail and two years home confinement. Berkhouse wanted her locked up for the 3 years the law allows. Berkhouse says he's got the life sentence with a brain injury.
W.Va. gov urges roof checks, new storm approaches February 09, 2010 10:26 AM As parts of West Virginia brace for more snow, Gov. Joe Manchin is urging communities to carefully inspect the roofs of schools and other public buildings.
Ohio goes another round with winter February 09, 2010 12:39 PM School sporting events are being canceled and Ohio is putting more trucks into service clearing roads as a storm spreads heavy snow across the state.
Fugitive Files
Wanted: Feb. 2, 2010 • You Can Help! First degree robbery, burglary, assault, failure to appear for court following fleeing in a vehicle while DUI, and credit card forgery.
Behind The Kitchen Door
February 4, 2010 Bob Evans-South Ridge, Los Agaves, Asian Grill, Smokey Rib House, Mr. G's Wings are on the list. Find out who has violations and who gets a big thumbs up!
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