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One person in custody after shooting in Boyd County, Ky.
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (115+ words) WCHS One person in custody after shooting in Boyd County, Ky. One person was arrested after a shooting Tuesday evening in Boyd County, Kentucky. (Sinclair Broadcast Group) BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS) — One person was arrested after a shooting Tuesday evening…...
Lawmakers warn subpoenas possible if Flock fails to provide requested data by Sept. 17
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (395+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia lawmakers are giving Flock Safety until Sept. 17 to provide more detailed answers about the company’s camera technology and security practices, warning they could pursue subpoenas if it does not comply. Flock responded Sept. 1 to questions…...
Police seek public's help after reported vehicle break-ins in Charleston
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (96+ words) President Donald Trump honors first responders and officials in commemoration of 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At least six vehicles were reportedly broken into over the weekend near Parkwood Road, according to the Charleston Police Department. During the investigation, officers…...
Minor train derailment in Danville closes two railroad crossings Monday
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (115+ words) WCHS Two railroad crossings in Danville, W.Va., are closed Monday after a minor train derailment. (Sinclair Broadcast Group) The derailment was reported about 3:30 a.m. and involved a CSX train, according to the Danville Volunteer Fire Department. As a result, the railroad…...
Kentucky lawmakers gather to consider strengthening legislation on Flock cameras
1+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (WCHS) — Kentucky lawmakers may take another look at legislation that provides guidelines for using automated license plate readers. House Bill 58 went into effect a few months ago, which regulates how law enforcement uses automated license plate readers, or…...
Emergency vehicle stolen from Mason County fire and rescue team
1+ week, 4+ day ago (104+ words) WCHS Emergency vehicle stolen from Mason County fire and rescue team MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders in Mason County are asking for help to recover a stolen piece of equipment. A 2009 Polaris Ranger 6X6 was stolen from Valley Fire & Rescue…...
Man accused of pointing gun at law enforcement in Mason County, court records say
1+ week, 6+ day ago (121+ words) MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man accused of leveling a firearm at law enforcement officers was arrested in Mason County Sunday, court records said. Larry Alan Cottrill, 63, has been charged with attempting to commit a felony along with four counts…...
Deputies ask for help identifying suspects in St. Albans theft, vandalism investigation
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (123+ words) ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WCHS) — Kanawha County deputies are asking for public assistance in an active investigation into reported acts of theft and vandalism. Residents and business owners have been urged to check surveillance footage for two males accused of damaging…...
Arrest made following reported pursuit in Kanawha County, police say
2+ week, 1+ day ago (125+ words) KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An arrest has been made following a reported pursuit in Kanawha County, police said. The pursuit was first reported just before 6 p.m. on Interstate 64 East at the Oakwood Road exit in Charleston, according to an alert…...
Elderly man reported missing in Boyd County found safe, emergency officials say
2+ week, 2+ day ago (164+ words) BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS) — UPDATED – 8:35 p.m., 8/28/26 A Golden Alert that was issued on Friday in Boyd County, Ky., has been cancelled, emergency officials said. Earl Clayton Lee, 69, was found safe on Friday evening, according to a social media post…...