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Triple Murder Case
Fayette County Man Sentenced For Triple Murder
June 2, 2008 7:51pm
Gary Martin told the sentencing judge he did not lie about his claim of self-defense when he gunned down three young men with an assault rifle. Carl Cox, Jr., Christopher...
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WVU Rally
Students and Faculty Gather to Discuss President's Future
June 2, 2008 7:51pm
The Saga involving WVU President Mike Garrison And his involvement in the degree scandal with the governor's daughter is still going strong.
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Drug Lawsuit
Prescription Drug Contains Twice Amount of Active Ingredient
June 3, 2008 2:50pm
Bobbi Myer's mother Elizabeth died in May. Her death possibly caused by a drug meant to save her life.
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Guitar Battle
Stolen Rare Guitar Found in Eastern Kentucky
June 3, 2008 5:51pm
A stolen rare guitar shows up in eastern Kentucky and now a court battle is on the horizon.
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Teacher Retirement Vote
School Employees Can Now Switch Back to the Old System
June 4, 2008 4:06pm
For some West Virginia teachers it's a day worth celebrating.
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Officer in Court
Charleston Cop Charged In Double Dipping Scandal
June 5, 2008 6:37pm
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Foul Odor
Strong Smelling Substance in Kanawha River
June 5, 2008 6:37pm
Department of Environmental Protection inspectors are trying to figure out where a strong smelling oily substance in the Kanawha River is coming from.
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Dangerous Downpours
Governor Calls State Of Emergency In 15 Counties
June 5, 2008 6:37pm
The governor called a State of Emergency.
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Summer Food Program
Free Lunch
June 5, 2008 6:37pm
Get ready for a free lunch, the summer food program is back at nine sites in the Charleston area. Lunch is open for children 18 years and younger who would like to participate....
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Teacher's Memorial Tree
Elementary School Teacher Battling Cancer Helps Plant Her Own Tree
June 5, 2008 7:14pm
Shelly McCutcheon, 57, was diagnosed with Melanoma in February. Since then she's gone through radiation to fight the disease. The cancer has spread to her brain and lungs.
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WVU President Resigns
Mike Garrison's Uncut Resignation Speech
June 6, 2008 5:23pm
WVU president Mike Garrison is leaving his post amid a controversy surrounding the school's decision to award a master's degree to the governor's daughter, Heather Bresch....
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Bridge Closed
Unsafe Conditions Cause Bridge to Close
June 6, 2008 8:22pm
The unexpected closure of a bridge on West Virginia Route 21 between Goldtown and Haines Branch caught drivers off guard.
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WVU's Next Move
Is the Saga Over?
June 6, 2008 8:22pm
Many of those clamoring for Mike Garrison's removal say his departure doesn't end the saga. They contend Garrison was just the first domino of many that should fall. Garrison...
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Garrison Steps Down
Governor Manchin Remarks on Garrison Resignation
June 6, 2008 8:22pm
Governor Manchin, who was at a bridge dedication in Clay county Friday, made remarks on the surprising move by Mike Garrison. He also says he hopes those who love WVU will...
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Kentucky Manhunt
Inmate Escapes From Halfway House
June 9, 2008 3:51pm
Kentucky Police are looking for a man who escaped from a halfway house over the weekend.
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Huntington Shooting
Marshall Police Involved In Man's Death
June 9, 2008 4:51pm
According to Huntington Police, 19-year-old Rashawn Harless fled from Marshall Police on foot from a local Speedway. Harless was cornered a few minutes later and allegedly...
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Magistrate in Jail
Braxton County Magistrate Now Behind Bars
June 10, 2008 4:38pm
A jury convicts a former Magistrate Judge for trying to retaliate against a witness. Carolyn Cruickshanks, who resigned her position in Braxton County, was accused of delivering...
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Cashing In
A Local School Get A Big Check
June 10, 2008 4:38pm
Flinn Elementary in Sissonville was presented with three checks at a grand total of $800 on Monday. The money came from yard sale proceeds that Flinn Elementary and a Real...
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Fugitive Files Milestone
50th Fugitive Behind Bars
June 10, 2008 4:38pm
Thanks to viewer calls to the Fugitive Files hotline, 50 wanted men and women are now off the streets and behind bars. The latest capture came late last week, when Michael...
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Police Plea
Charleston Cops Plea in Deer Shooting Incident
June 10, 2008 4:38pm
They won't be spending any time behind bars, but two Charleston police officers will be fined for illegally shooting a deer.
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Murder Investigation
Man Killed in Mason County
June 10, 2008 4:38pm
A murder investigation is underway in Mason County.
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Heat Wave
Scorching Temps Mean Extra Caution
June 10, 2008 4:38pm
The scorching temperatures mean you need to take extra care to avoid a trip to the hospital.
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Escapee Caught
Kentucky Man Found in Tennessee
June 10, 2008 4:38pm
Police in Tennessee have arrested a Kentucky man who escaped from a halfway house this past weekend.
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High Speed Chase
Police Pursuit Ends in Crash
June 10, 2008 7:52pm
A police chase started when Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies tried to pull over an SUV for speeding on the interstate. It all started around 10:30 a.m. on Teays Valley Road...
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County Magistrate Dies
Alvie Qualls Found Dead in Home
June 10, 2008 7:52pm
Cabell County Magistrate Alvie Qualls was found dead earlier today.
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Pedestrian Killed
Man Hit in South Shore
June 11, 2008 12:59am
A Franklin Furnace, Ohio man was hit and killed last night while standing in the street.
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Chernobyl Check-ups
Children from Chernobyl Visit the Doctor
June 11, 2008 5:51pm
A group of 19 children from Chernobyl are in the Mountain State for six weeks. They are living with area families and learning all about America. They are also getting the...
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Moore Faces Judge
Murderer Gets 55 Years Behind Bars
June 11, 2008 7:36pm
An apologetic Charles Moore faced the judge Monday on charges of second degree murder, wanton endangerment and wearing body armor while committing a violent crime.
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Medical Fund
Officer Fighting For His Life
June 11, 2008 6:06pm
A veteran Conservation Officer is fighting for his life in Illinois. Lt. Tim Coleman, a 29 year veteran of the force, was attending an International Hunting Conference, when...
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Fuel Fears
Car Dealers say customers looking for fuel efficient cars
June 11, 2008 7:36pm
With gas prices at an nationwide average of more than four dollars a gallon local car dealers say more people are looking for more fuel effiecient cars.
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Huntington Shooting
Shooter Still On The Loose
June 12, 2008 2:36pm
Police say 31-year-old Demetrius Calloway and 23-year-old Antoine Brown were shot last night in Huntington around 11:30 last night.
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Smoot Murder Trail
Getaway Driver Gets Jail Time
June 12, 2008 2:36pm
The third suspect in a Charleston murder will spend ten months in jail for her role as a reluctant getaway car driver.
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Tearful Confession
Former Marmet City Recorder Will Repay Money
June 12, 2008 2:36pm
The former Marmet recorder will have to repay almost $12, 000 but will not go to prison for embezzling the town's money.
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Cemetery Vases Stolen
Thief Steals Bronze Vases from Graves
June 12, 2008 8:06pm
Cemeteries should be places full of peace and memories, instead Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens has become the scene of a crime. Funeral Home Director Keith Derrick says...
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Money In The Bank
Cabell County Get Raise
June 12, 2008 5:21pm
Cabell County Commissioners approve a $2,000 pay raise for county deputies. Deputy Chief Jim Scheidler says pay for Cabell Deputies was not enough to compete with other...
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Gulf War Syndrome?
Man Involved In Domestic Dispute Gets Sentenced
June 12, 2008 8:06pm
A combat marine in the Gulf War, Mel Todd Samuel says post traumatic stress disorder contributed to his violent domestic dispute with his wife and children.
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Suddenlink Is Expand
Jobs Coming To Parkersburg
June 13, 2008 3:21pm
More than 33 new jobs are on the way to the Parkersburg area. Suddenlink Communications is planning to open a new $3.5 million call center in Wood County. The new 18, 000...
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Ricky Williams Murder
Danny Vaughn Set To Spend Year In Prison
June 13, 2008 3:36pm
Danny Vaughn was sentenced to twelve months in prison for the death of Ricky Williams that happened last September.
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Jewerly Store Theft
Man Leaves More Than Finger Print
June 13, 2008 5:21pm
Police allege that Jeremy Neece and Paul Jenkins, both of Logan, robbed the Browning Jewelry Tuesday morning. Police say Neece left behind a large chunk of his finger in...
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Honk For Gas
Protesting High Gas Prices in Huntington
June 15, 2008 8:36pm
A group known as CAGE, which stands for Citizens Against Gas Exploitation took to the streets today, in an effort to get more people involved in the fight against high gas...
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State Democratic Convention
West Virginia Democrats Unite
June 14, 2008 6:51pm
West Virginia Democrats wrapped up their state convention at the Charleston Civic Center Saturday afternoon.
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Airport Meeting
Yeager Airport Runway Problems
June 14, 2008 7:06pm
Getting the runway expansion at Yeager Airport off the ground is causing turbulence for the airport's board of directors and some people living in Kanawha county.
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Sunday In The Park
Hundreds of people come out to celebrate Father's Day in Ceredo
June 15, 2008 6:36pm
The outdoor concert was at the Jeremy Shoemaker Amphitheater in Ceredo's Paul J. Billups Park.
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Charleston Robbery
Police Taser Convenience Store Robber
June 16, 2008 4:51pm
Police went to a reported robbery in progress at the Oakwood Road 7-11 store on Monday.
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Pot Bust
Major Pot Bust In Mason County
June 16, 2008 4:51pm
When deputies responded to a call in the Gallipolis Ferry area they found 288 marijuana plants at James Williams' house and more than 23 pounds of processed pot. Police...
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Second Chance Trial
Convicted Murderer Gets A Second Chance
June 16, 2008 5:06pm
Monday, The State Supreme Court agreed to hear Dana December Smith's appeal for a new trial. Smith was convicted of murdering Margaret Mcclain and her daughter, Pamela Castaneda,...
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Pain at the Pump
Credit Cards Banned At Local Station
June 16, 2008 5:06pm
Mister Ed's Chevron in St. Albans will now only accept certain cards to be used at the store. Manager Roger Randolph says it costs too much, and they will be accepting only...
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Animal Cruelty
Injured Pit Bull Taken from Owners
June 16, 2008 11:06pm
A pit bull is taken away from her home after being found chained up with numerous injuries.
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West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus Found in Tornado
June 16, 2008 11:21pm
Health officials with the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department say at least one mosquito in the Big Bend area of Tornado tested positive for the West Nile virus.
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Fatal Joyride
Teen Killed When Car Flips, Hits Building
June 17, 2008 5:06pm
A late night joyride leads to the death of a 14-year-old girl in Boyd County.
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Health Benefits Battle
Huntington City Workers File Court Injunction
June 17, 2008 7:52pm
The battle between the City of Huntington and it's employees is headed to court.
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Kenova Woman Arrested
Charged with Robbing Elderly
June 17, 2008 3:21pm
Kenova Police make an arrest in a weekend robbery.
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Disaster Readiness
West Virginia Prepares For Disaster
June 17, 2008 4:21pm
Over the next two days, the State of West Virginia will determine if it is read for an emergency evacuation of Washington D.C. The West Virginia Department Of Military Affairs...
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Copper Thefts
Two Men in Wayne Arrested
June 17, 2008 5:06pm
Wayne County deputies bust two men for allegedly trying to steal copper.
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Path To God
California Man Makes Cross Country Trip
June 18, 2008 3:51pm
Rod Purves began his journey from California to Washington, D.C. in September and now he is walking his way through the Mountain State. Purves is walking with no more than...
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Family Speaks
Mother Says Hospital Is To Blame
June 17, 2008 7:52pm
The family of Gerald Maxwell, the man caught on tape naked and acting erratically, blames the man's bizarre behavior on psychological problems. Police charged Maxwell with...
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Fee Increase
DNR May Increase Hunting And Fishing License Fee
June 17, 2008 6:06pm
Annual hunting and fishing license fees would increase by up to two dollars and some lifetime licenses would go up by more than $30. If approved next year, the increases...
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Early Morning Accident
Man Hunt For Hit And Run Driver
June 18, 2008 7:36pm
An early morning motorcycle wreck lead Kanawha County Deputies on a hunt for a possible hit and run driver.
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Pedestrian Struck
Man Struck On Route 60
June 18, 2008 7:36pm
A St. Albans man is fighting for his life after he was struck by a car. Deputies believe 53-year-old Jeffrey Reed Mangoin stepped into the path of the car just after midnight...
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Wyoming County
Fake Cop Busted
June 18, 2008 5:36pm
Police in Wyoming County say 18-year-old Christopher Webb allegedly told some homeowners in the area he was a policeman. They say he brandished a B-B gun that looked like...
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Stealing From The Dead
Copper Thieves Strike Again
June 18, 2008 5:36pm
Police say more than 150 copper vases were stolen from Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans sometime before Tuesday. The vases are valued at roughly $18,000 no arrest...
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Pool Accident
Quick Action Saves Child Life
June 18, 2008 7:21pm
Firefighters say an 11-year-old boy had to be rescued from the diving well of the North Charleston Pool. They say he was knocked unconsious after he hit his head on the...
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Forgery Scandal
6 Indicted For Writing Bad Checks
June 18, 2008 7:21pm
Six people were indicted for stealing checks and forging signatures back in 2003.
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Bank Robbery
Unusual Morning Bank Robbery
June 20, 2008 3:21pm
It happened at the BB&T at the Riverwalk Mall, shortly before 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Police say Jobe Hudnal walked into the bank, gave the teller a note that claimed he...
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Legionnaires Disease
Possible Link In Legionnaires Disease Cases
June 19, 2008 6:36pm
The Kanawha Charleston Health Department has found one link in the three cases of legionnaires disease that were reported this week. All of the patients live or work in...
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Saving Money At The Grocery Store
State Food Tax Going Down
June 19, 2008 6:36pm
The state sales tax on food is going down again. The tax will drop by 3% this time around, the last drop was in January of 2006.
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Underwood Resting Comfortably At Home
Former Governor Released From Hospital
June 19, 2008 6:36pm
Former Governor Cecil Underwood is out of the hospital and resting comfortably at home. He was admitted to CAMC General Hospital on May 31st because of weakness. The 85-year-old...
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Party Foul
Could Stale Beer Be Contaminating Your Environment?
June 19, 2008 6:36pm
The State Department Of Environmental Protection is investigating after at least 40 cases of beer were dumped down a storm drain.
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West Virginia Trivia
Mountain State Celebrating 145th Birthday
June 20, 2008 11:22pm
From it's rolling hills to flowing rivers, West Virginia has reached the ripe old age of 145. So, on the Mountain State's birthday, Eyewitness News Reporter Meredith Wood...
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Beech Fork State Park
Pastor Found Dead At Shooting Range
June 20, 2008 11:22pm
A state forestry worker found Huntington church pastor, Mark McCalla dead at a rifle range near Beech Fork State Park on Thursday. Police say he had been shot once in the...
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EastEnd Robbery
Police Make Arrest In Robbery
June 20, 2008 5:51pm
Richard Hilliard, 19, is charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Cops took a gun off him near the Capitol minutes after two masked men tried to rob 36-year-old Rachel...
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Update
Naked Robber Out The Hospital
June 20, 2008 5:51pm
Gerald maxwell, who is charged in a bizarre naked convenience store robbery Monday, is out of the hospital and in the South Central Regional Jail.
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Dream Home
Telethon Winners
June 23, 2008 1:03pm
The 2008 Dream Home Telethon was a success, the fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital raised nearly $800,000.
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Wings and Wheels
Huntington Festival Draws in Hundreds
June 23, 2008 4:38pm
The second annual "Wings and Wheels" event started early Saturday morning at Harris River Front Park in Huntington. Hundreds of people showed up to take part in the different...
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Mayor Pay Raise
Huntington's Mayor Says No
June 23, 2008 5:36pm
Huntington City Council members plan to vote Monday evening on whether to increase Mayor David Felinton's salary from $62,272 to $80,000.
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Jump Start For Students
Public Schools To Offer Advanced Classes
June 23, 2008 4:21pm
Every public high school will begin offering at least four advanced placement courses beginning this fall. State Superintendent Steve Payne says requiring the rigorous courses...
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Early Morning Fire
West Side Fire Could be Arson
June 23, 2008 4:21pm
A fire on Charleston's West Side may be the work of an arsonist. It started just after 3:00 a.m. Monday morning in the 800 block of Watts Avenue. Neighbors told emergency...
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St. Jude Dream Home
Dream Home Winner Claims Her Prize
June 23, 2008 4:38pm
Walking up the driveway of her brand new half a million dollar home, Ashley Dills is at a loss for words. Ashley and her family were watching our St. Jude Telethon when...
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Severe Weather
Weekend Weather Clean Up
June 24, 2008 2:52pm
Parts of Clay County were still littered with downed trees on power lines, barns and homes on Monday. Powerful winds and hail roared through two counties on Sunday blasting...
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Gas Prices
State Helping Out With Gas Prices
June 24, 2008 6:22pm
In January, the price of a gallon of gas was expected to go up six cents. Instead, Governor Joe Manchin has announced the state is freezing that increase, saving drivers...
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Kidnapping Case
Charges Dropped In Kidnapping Case
June 24, 2008 7:06pm
Charges are dropped against five people arrested for allegedly kidnapping a 9-month old boy earlier this month.
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Special Session
Gas Tax Tops Special Session Agenda
June 24, 2008 10:52pm
One of the big ticket items for this West Virginia legislature special session is the plan to freeze the state's wholesale gas tax, saving the average West Virginia driver...
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Rodriguez Saga
Minor Victory For WVU
June 24, 2008 7:06pm
A judge says former West Virginia University head football coach, Rich Rodriguez must reveal whether any third party has agreed to pay the $4 million buyout on his behalf.
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Caught Dressed in Drag
Man Allegedly Taking Photos in Women's Bathroom
June 24, 2008 10:52pm
An Ohio man is behind bars for allegedly taking photos of women inside a public bathroom.
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Morgan Spurlock in Charleston
Film Director Screening New Movie
June 25, 2008 7:24pm
Film-maker and Beckley native Morgan Spurlock was back in the Mountain State Tuesday.
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Failure to Register
Sex Offender Caught In Morgantown
June 25, 2008 5:51pm
A man charged with failing to register as a sex offender in Kanawha County is caught in Morgantown.
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Airline Cuts
Yeager Airport Could Be On The Chopping Block
June 25, 2008 7:24pm
The Business Travel Coalition claims high fuel prices could have catastrophic effects on air travel in Charleston. It names Charleston among the communities most likely to...
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Private Conversation
Email Fight Heads To The Courtroom
June 25, 2008 7:24pm
The Associated Press wants to know what West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Spike Maynard and his good friend, Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship talk about. But the court's...
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Ex-Con Busted
Kanawha Robber is Arrested
June 25, 2008 5:51pm
An ex-con on probation is busted for at least 15 break-ins in Kanawha County.
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Dr. Gateley's Wife To Succeed Him
New Health Board Interim Director Appointed
June 25, 2008 5:51pm
Dr. Laura Gateley will temporarily take over for her husband Dr. Kerry Gateley as the interim Kanawha-Charleston Health Board Director. The former director, Dr. Kerry Gateley,...
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Child Pornography Bust
Wayne County man facing three charges of possession
June 25, 2008 7:24pm
State Police are saying 20-year-old Brendan Vilone has confessed to downloading child pornography videos at his grandmothers home on Piedmont Road in Wayne County.
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Foul Smell
Blue Haze
June 26, 2008 5:36pm
A strange blue haze was reported this morning to metro 911.
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Help At The Grocery Store
Food Tax Cut In Half
June 27, 2008 4:52pm
Starting next month, West Virginia families will be paying a little less in taxes at the grocery store. On Tuesday the state food tax drops to three percent. That's just...
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Community Outraged
Lincoln County Residents Mad Over Rehire
June 27, 2008 4:52pm
On Thursday, The Lincoln County Commission refused to reconsider its decision approving the rehiring of a convicted felon.
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Health Care Controversy
Union members and city officials present testimony for and against the new proposal
June 26, 2008 7:36pm
Union workers and city officials were in court almost four hours Thursday afternoon regarding the new health care system that is set to take effect July first.
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Update
Kanawha City Bank Robbery
June 27, 2008 8:07pm
Witnesses say a man entered the bank and gave the teller a note demanding money without saying a word. He never showed a weapon but the note said he had one.
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City Bound Bear
Bear Takes a Stroll Through Charleston
June 30, 2008 10:37am
Police struggled to keep track of a black bear that wandered into downtown Charleston after cruising the city's West Side, Friday. The bear was big enough to raise concern,...
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WVU Board of Governors
Governor Appoints Former Quarterback
June 27, 2008 5:51pm
Oliver Luck will serve a four-year term on the West Virginia University Board of Governors. Luck spent five seasons with the Houston Oilers.
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Manhunt
New Leads in the Pastor Murder Case
June 27, 2008 9:37pm
A police raid of an Idle Acres home leaves detectives with numerous rifles and handguns, and much more evidence in the case of a murdered pastor. Police say they have what...
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Huge Traffic Jam
Morning Crash Injuries Three
June 30, 2008 5:21pm
Police say the driver of a compact car stopped in the passing lane of the interstate and was rear ended by a larger car.
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Update to Pastor Murder Case
Two Accused In Pastor Murder To Appear In Court
June 30, 2008 5:21pm
Two soldiers accused of killing a West Virginia minister are expected to appear in a Columbus, Ohio courtroom in the next 10 days. 22-year-old Daniel Smith of Newport News,...
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Fatal Shooting
Man Shot And Killed Along Route 23
June 30, 2008 5:21pm
A body is found along Route 23 in Pike County Kentucky. The man, who has be identified as 39 year old Phillip Hickman, was found around 10:00 a.m. Monday morning. Kentucky...
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Family Speaks Out
Exclusive Interview With Murdered Pastor's Sons
June 30, 2008 5:52pm
For the first time, family members of murdered preacher, Mark McCalla, are speaking out.
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Independence Day Greeting
Senator Byrd's July 4th Greeting
July 1, 2008 4:36pm
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., issued the
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Sex Offender Registry
Neighbors Outraged Over Sex Offender List
June 30, 2008 11:37pm
We were e-mailed by a concerned citizen in Cedar Grove, she says a known sex offender moved into town and didn't register. It turns out he did register. He was just never...
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Deadly Accident
Fallen Limb Crushes Man
June 30, 2008 11:37pm
Emergency crews responded quickly but there was nothing they could do for 35 year old Steven Robinette of Catlettsburg. Robinette was struck by a heavy branch. He was part...
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Ways to Save on Gas
Driving 55 mph Saves Gas
June 30, 2008 11:51pm
Are you frustrated by those drivers taking their time in the slow lane? You might not be so irritated if you knew they are actually saving money.
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