Posted: Mar 24, 2020 / 09:04 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 24, 2020 / 09:04 PM EDTCLARKSBURG, W.Va. One Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center employee has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the Chief of Public Affairs and Community Relations Service at the Center, Wesley Walls.Walls explained that on March 24, 2020, the person tested positive for the virus. In accordance with CDC guidelines and the employee’s status, the individual is currently in home isolation, to stop further risk of transmission to other patients and staff. Due to privacy concerns, Walls explained, the center...…Posted: Mar 24, 2020 / 09:04 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 24, 2020 / 09:04 PM EDTCLARKSBURG, W.Va. One Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center employee has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the Chief of Public Affairs and Community Relations Service at the Center, Wesley Walls.Walls explained that on March 24, 2020, the person tested positive for the virus. In accordance with CDC guidelines and the employee’s status, the individual is currently in home isolation, to stop further risk of transmission to other patients and staff. Due to privacy concerns, Walls explained, the center...WW…

Posted: Jan 19, 2021 / 07:36 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 19, 2021 / 07:36 AM ESTCHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ohio – Two Ohio residents have been charged in connection to the Capitol incursion earlier in January.According to the , Donovan Ray Crowl and Jessica Watkins have been arrested by the DOJ’s Southern District of Ohio.Photos included in court documents allegedly show both Crowl and Watkins dressed in paramilitary clothing in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6.Court documents state that Crowl is a member of the Ohio State Regular Militia based in Champaign County. He was identified by patches on his clothing...…Posted: Jan 19, 2021 / 07:36 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 19, 2021 / 07:36 AM ESTCHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ohio – Two Ohio residents have been charged in connection to the Capitol incursion earlier in January.According to the , Donovan Ray Crowl and Jessica Watkins have been arrested by the DOJ’s Southern District of Ohio.Photos included in court documents allegedly show both Crowl and Watkins dressed in paramilitary clothing in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6.Court documents state that Crowl is a member of the Ohio State Regular Militia based in Champaign County. He was identified by patches on his clothing...WW…

Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 09:44 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 10:33 AM EST()- An attorney speaking on behalf of 5-year-old Ariel Young’s family, said on Good Morning America that Ariel Young has made some progress in her recovery but may never fully heal.“She’s awake, which is a huge development,” Attorney Tom Porto said of Ariel. “She likely has permanent brain damage that she will endure for the rest of her life. She’s not walking — it’s a sad, sad, sad story.”The 5-year-old girl who was in a car hit by then-Chiefs assistant Britt Reid suffered permanent injuries.Reid who...…Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 09:44 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 10:33 AM EST()- An attorney speaking on behalf of 5-year-old Ariel Young’s family, said on Good Morning America that Ariel Young has made some progress in her recovery but may never fully heal.“She’s awake, which is a huge development,” Attorney Tom Porto said of Ariel. “She likely has permanent brain damage that she will endure for the rest of her life. She’s not walking — it’s a sad, sad, sad story.”The 5-year-old girl who was in a car hit by then-Chiefs assistant Britt Reid suffered permanent injuries.Reid who...WW…

Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 09:23 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 11:47 AM ESTSCIOTO COUNTY, OH – arrested two men after they allegedly fired several shots in a Taco Bell line.Police arrested of and of Lucasville Ohio just after midnight after receiving calls the suspects had fired several rounds in the Taco Bell line in the 2500 block of Gallia St. and left going north on Mabert Road in a blue truck. Dispatch then received calls of 5-10 shots being fired in the 1300 block of Mabert Road.Officers located the vehicle and found several firearms, along with spent shell casings, live ammunition and open...…Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 09:23 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 11:47 AM ESTSCIOTO COUNTY, OH – arrested two men after they allegedly fired several shots in a Taco Bell line.Police arrested of and of Lucasville Ohio just after midnight after receiving calls the suspects had fired several rounds in the Taco Bell line in the 2500 block of Gallia St. and left going north on Mabert Road in a blue truck. Dispatch then received calls of 5-10 shots being fired in the 1300 block of Mabert Road.Officers located the vehicle and found several firearms, along with spent shell casings, live ammunition and open...WW…

Statement came as the state rejected a $6 million federal grant to improve early childhood educationPosted: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:37 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:37 AM ESTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — A decision by Idaho lawmakers to reject a $6 million federal grant to improve early childhood education — and comments from one lawmaker who said mothers belong at home — raised the ire of women across the state.Several dozen gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Idaho Statehouse holding signs with slogans like “Who let the moms out?” to demand that the lawmakers bring back and pass the childhood learning...…Statement came as the state rejected a $6 million federal grant to improve early childhood educationPosted: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:37 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:37 AM ESTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — A decision by Idaho lawmakers to reject a $6 million federal grant to improve early childhood education — and comments from one lawmaker who said mothers belong at home — raised the ire of women across the state.Several dozen gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Idaho Statehouse holding signs with slogans like “Who let the moms out?” to demand that the lawmakers bring back and pass the childhood learning...WW…

Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 01:53 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 05:28 PM ESTCOLUMBUS (WCMH) — As of 12:01 p.m., Tuesday, indoor and outdoor sports and entertainment venues in Ohio can now welcome back guests, as long as state health orders are followed.Governor Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio Department of Health  Director Stephanie McCloud signed the following public health orders:.Changes include: Changes include:DeWine entertainment venues would be reopening with limited capacity due to the decline in coronavirus cases in the state.✕× Close Ad…Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 01:53 PM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 05:28 PM ESTCOLUMBUS (WCMH) — As of 12:01 p.m., Tuesday, indoor and outdoor sports and entertainment venues in Ohio can now welcome back guests, as long as state health orders are followed.Governor Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio Department of Health  Director Stephanie McCloud signed the following public health orders:.Changes include: Changes include:DeWine entertainment venues would be reopening with limited capacity due to the decline in coronavirus cases in the state.✕× Close AdWW…

Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:41 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:47 AM ESTNashville, TN ()- A new Tennessee bill would grant criminal immunity to drivers who hit protesters illegally blocking a roadway.The  if they hurt or kill a protester illegally blocking a roadway if the driver ‘”exercises due caution” and hits them unintentionally.The bill also reinforces punishments on protesters.The bill would upgrade penalties for illegally blocking streets from a misdemeanor to a class E felony.That brings the maximum penalty from $500 to $3,000, and the person would lose their right to...…Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:41 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:47 AM ESTNashville, TN ()- A new Tennessee bill would grant criminal immunity to drivers who hit protesters illegally blocking a roadway.The  if they hurt or kill a protester illegally blocking a roadway if the driver ‘”exercises due caution” and hits them unintentionally.The bill also reinforces punishments on protesters.The bill would upgrade penalties for illegally blocking streets from a misdemeanor to a class E felony.That brings the maximum penalty from $500 to $3,000, and the person would lose their right to...WW…

Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:14 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:14 AM ESTCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has agreed to live in the seat of state government in Charleston, ending a long-running challenge over his residency.An order dismissing a 2018 lawsuit Monday says Justice indicated through his attorney that he intends to reside in Charleston.A judge says that agreement renders the case filed by a former state lawmaker moot.Under the order, Justice has agreed to pay $65,000 to ex-lawmaker Isaac Sponaugle in attorney fees and costs.In November, the state Supreme Court...…Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:14 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 07:14 AM ESTCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has agreed to live in the seat of state government in Charleston, ending a long-running challenge over his residency.An order dismissing a 2018 lawsuit Monday says Justice indicated through his attorney that he intends to reside in Charleston.A judge says that agreement renders the case filed by a former state lawmaker moot.Under the order, Justice has agreed to pay $65,000 to ex-lawmaker Isaac Sponaugle in attorney fees and costs.In November, the state Supreme Court...WW…

Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 09:23 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 11:47 AM ESTSCIOTO COUNTY, OH – arrested two men after they allegedly fired several shots in a Taco Bell line.Police arrested of and of Lucasville Ohio just after midnight after receiving calls the suspects had fired several rounds in the Taco Bell line in the 2500 block of Gallia St. and left going north on Mabert Road in a blue truck. Dispatch then received calls of 5-10 shots being fired in the 1300 block of Mabert Road.Officers located the vehicle and found several firearms, along with spent shell casings, live ammunition and open...…Posted: Mar 2, 2021 / 09:23 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 2, 2021 / 11:47 AM ESTSCIOTO COUNTY, OH – arrested two men after they allegedly fired several shots in a Taco Bell line.Police arrested of and of Lucasville Ohio just after midnight after receiving calls the suspects had fired several rounds in the Taco Bell line in the 2500 block of Gallia St. and left going north on Mabert Road in a blue truck. Dispatch then received calls of 5-10 shots being fired in the 1300 block of Mabert Road.Officers located the vehicle and found several firearms, along with spent shell casings, live ammunition and open...WW…

Posted: Mar 26, 2020 / 10:41 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 26, 2020 / 11:19 PM EDTCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office has sent warning letters to landlords regarding alleged threats to evict tenants during the global coronavirus pandemic.According to Morrisey, West Virginia law prohibits unfair or deceptive conduct and has strict laws to protect tenants from unjust eviction. Specifics were not provided about the letters that were sent Tuesday and Wednesday due to the ongoing investigations.“Many workers understandably have deep concerns about keeping...…Posted: Mar 26, 2020 / 10:41 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 26, 2020 / 11:19 PM EDTCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office has sent warning letters to landlords regarding alleged threats to evict tenants during the global coronavirus pandemic.According to Morrisey, West Virginia law prohibits unfair or deceptive conduct and has strict laws to protect tenants from unjust eviction. Specifics were not provided about the letters that were sent Tuesday and Wednesday due to the ongoing investigations.“Many workers understandably have deep concerns about keeping...WW…