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West Virginia teen reported missing earlier this month remains missing

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Bilaze Lyles, who has been reported missing from Charleston.
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Bilaze was last seen on June 4, 2025.
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Woman fatally struck by her own truck while pumping gas

KANSAS CITY, MO (LOOTPRESS) – A woman was tragically killed on Sunday after being run over by her own vehicle at a local gas station, according to the Kansas City Police Department.
Authorities say the incident occurred when the woman, who was driving a Ford F-150, was refueling her truck.
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West Virginia woman sentenced to over six years for meth trafficking

WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Colliers woman has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Jennifer Ann Miller, 38, also known as “Jennifer Reagan” and “Jenn,” was sentenced Wednesday to a total of 78 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
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West Virginia man sentenced to over eight years for distributing fentanyl and meth

HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Huntington man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Curtis Lavall Capers, 36, was sentenced on Monday, June 16, 2025, to eight years and nine months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
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Thousands attend 6th Annual Parade of Steam in Cass

CASS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The small mountain town of Cass came alive over the weekend as more than 3,500 visitors gathered for the 6th Annual Parade of Steam, the largest turnout in the event’s history.
The annual celebration showcases the full roster of historic steam locomotives at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.
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WVU releases Spring 2025 Dean’s and President’s List

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia University (WVU) has released its Spring 2025 Dean’s and President’s List.
The full list may be viewed here.
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Box Tree Moth Detected in West Virginia for First Time

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has confirmed the presence of the Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Berkeley County, marking the first known detection of the invasive species in the state.
The Box Tree Moth, native to East Asia, targets boxwood plants (Buxus species), a widely used ornamental shrub in residential and commercial landscaping across West Virginia. Since it was first discovered in North America near Lake Ontario in 2021, the

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U.S. jobless claims dip slightly, but signs point to cooling labor market

(LOOTPRESS) – The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 245,000, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Wednesday.
That figure is down from 250,000 the previous week and remains within the historically low range of 200,000 to 250,000 that has generally indicated a healthy job market since the pandemic recovery began.
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Social Security Can’t Pay Full Benefits by 2034, unless Congress acts

WASHINGTON (LOOTPRESS) — Social Security will not be able to pay full monthly benefits to retirees and people with disabilities starting in 2034 unless Congress takes action to address a growing funding shortfall, according to a new report released Wednesday by the program’s trustees.
The combined Social Security trust funds, which provide benefits to the elderly, survivors, and people with disabilities, are now projected to run out of money in 2034—one year earlier than last year’s estimate. If

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Route 61 closed following accident

PRATT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Route 61 is currently closed due to a vehicle accident.
According to the Pratt Volunteer Fire Department, Route 61 between Pratt and Handley has been closed due to a vehicle accident.
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