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W.Va. lawmakers introduce bill preventing bystanders from approaching law enforcement too closely
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (484+ words) BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill during the first day of the session that would create a new criminal offense for bystanders who approach first responders too closely during enforcement operations " and the timing comes as recent…...
Grafton man arrested for beating woman & 12-year-old child
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (129+ words) GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Grafton man was arrested following a domestic incident over the weekend. Joseph Sharp, 35, is accused of hitting a woman in the head several times before ripping off her pants, according to the Grafton Police Department. Sharp…...
Nutter Fort accepts Homeland Security Grant funding multiple license plate readers
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (116+ words) Nutter Fort accepts grant for License Plate Readers to monitor drug-related activity'WDTV 5 NUTTER FORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Town of Nutter Fort released a statement today after accepting a grant funding the purchase and installation of multiple License Plate Readers. Officials…...
Grand jury indicts 65 people in Harrison County for January 2026 term
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (74+ words) Grand jury indicts 65 people in Harrison County for January 2026 term'WDTV 5 Grand jury indicts 65 people in Harrison County for January 2026 term Town hall held with state politicians ahead of 2026 legislative session WVU Hospitals honors legendary nurse on her 100th birthday Secretary of…...
Local business owner comments on ICE raid at Harrison County restaurant
1+ week, 1+ day ago (162+ words) Local business owner comments on ICE raid at Harrison County restaurant'WDTV 5 NUTTER FORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The owner of local Mexican restaurant Taqueria Lou Lou made a Facebook post, commenting on an ICE raid that occurred at the restaurant Tuesday. Video…...
Opening statements in the trial of former Uvalde school cop
1+ week, 1+ day ago (38+ words) Opening statements in the trial of former Uvalde school cop'WDTV 5 Opening statements in the trial of former Uvalde school cop 'Call the police': 81-year-old writes note to mail carrier for help, leads to caregiver's arrest...
2 in custody after ICE, police pursuit in Harrison County
1+ week, 1+ day ago (44+ words) 2 in custody after ICE, police pursuit in Harrison County'WDTV 5 2 in custody after ICE, police pursuit in Harrison County American Red Cross urges donation during National Blood Donor Month St. Joseph's Hospital had record-breaking number of babies delivered in 2025...
Woman, 23, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly running over boyfriend
1+ week, 3+ day ago (124+ words) Woman, 23, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly running over boyfriend'WDTV 5 Woman, 23, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly running over boyfriend Faith carried man through dark days while facing rare condition that nearly killed him 75-year-old veteran allegedly punched by DoorDash…...
Morgantown woman charged with DUI causing death after November accident
1+ week, 4+ day ago (135+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Friday, a Morgantown woman pled not guilty to the charge of DUI causing death after the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office confirmed her arrest. Brandi Taylor, 40, faces this charge after being involved in a motor vehicle accident back…...
Marion County man arrested for child abuse
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) BARRACKVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was arrested after an altercation with his son, which resulted in in multiple physical injuries, police said. Larry Broadwater, III, 37, of Barrackville, is charged with child abuse resulting in injury, according to the Marion County…...