CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Concerned citizens, coal miners, and political candidates made a unified stand against a proposed gas-fired power plant in Monongalia County.
32 people spoke during the state Public Service Commission public comment session Wednesday night in Charleston. Every single one opposed the plant.
The PSC is reviewing a proposal from Mon Power and Potomac Edison for a combined cycle gas plant at the Fort Martin Power Station in Maidsville. There would be three solar arrays as part of

CHELYAN, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those involved in a stabbing and fatal officer-involved shooting Tuesday in eastern Kanawha County.
Investigators said Jason Sims, 41, of Chelyan, was shot and killed by police when he made a move toward officers after several hours of refusing to come out of his Chelyan home.
Deputies were on the scene after learning a man had been stabbed. That man, Ched Downs, 52, of Chelyan, was stabbed in the back by Sims. Downs

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison County Commission has denied the election contest of the House of Delegates District 71 Republican primary result.
Laura Kimble, R-Harrison
The commission voted 3-0 Wednesday afternoon to reject the official contesting from Del. Laura Kimble.
Kimble, R-Harrison, challenged the results after losing to Republican challenger Tim McNeely 688 to 682 after the May 12 votes were canvassed and recounted.
Kimble claimed it was too easy for registered independents to get a

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission issued a pair of separate orders this week dealing with water and phone service.
The PSC announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation in water pressure standards.
The review includes the appointment of a task force that will make recommendations on water pressure including what the maximum and minimum standards, how that should be measured and how customers should be notified.
According to a PSC news release, the investigation is

WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. — A Webster County woman is in jail and her toddler child is in the hospital with severe injuries.
Bella Carpenter, 20, of Webster Springs was charged this week with child abuse causing serious bodily injury and conspiracy. State Police were alerted to the case by Child Protective Services who first noticed the child’s severe injuries.  Senior Trooper Nathaniel Hall said Carpenter told a couple of different stories which didn’t add up.
“She said she didn’t know what

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A Berkeley County woman who was out on bail for a DUI is now back in jail, this time facing a number of charges including attempted murder.
Janice Settle (WVRJA)
Janice Marie Settle, 43, is in the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of $750,000 bond following a high speed car chase that took place Tuesday on US 340 in Jefferson County.
A WEPM Radio listener who heard the incident going out over the scanner tells the Panhandle News Network speeds reportedly exceeded 100 miles an

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Hundreds of educators from around West Virginia are in the capital city this week for the 2026 Student Success Summit hosted by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
Summit participants receive the opportunity to network, learn, and work together to find the best ways to support positive outcomes for students in West Virginia schools.
“We have elementary, middle school, and high school, as well as a lot of college representation here today as well. It’s an

WEIRTON, W.Va. — A man, now hospitalized, is accused of killing his wife in the couple’s Weirton home.
A news release from the Weirton Police Department said a warrant has been issued for the arrest of David Barger, 69.
It’s alleged Barger killed his wife, Donna Barger, 70, at their Grant Street home Tuesday afternoon.
Police said David Barger was suffering a medical emergency when ambulance crews arrived on the scene. He was treated and flown to a Pittsburgh hospital.
The investigation is