CPS worker testifies in Sissonville abuse trial, says no follow-up happened after visit
The CPS worker who visited Jeanne Whitefeather, Donald Lantz and their five adopted kids in Sissonville in 2023 took the stand on Wednesday afternoon in Lantz ...
Fact Check Team: Trump's executive orders bring legal challenges and potential pushback
President Donald Trump set a record on his first day back in office by issuing 26 executive orders, aiming to fulfill many of ...
Charleston allocates $6.2 million for city improvements, focusing on coliseum upgrades
WCHS ABC 8 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, ...
West Virginia school closures extend into Wednesday as temperatures plummet
As temperatures are expected to tumble overnight, West Virginia education officials have called multiple closures for Wednesday.The West Virginia Department of ...
Charleston City Council approves $6.2 million for city projects
City leaders have allocated millions of dollars for 15 projects throughout Charleston during a meeting on Tuesday evening.The Charleston City Council approved t ...
Bitter cold causing water infrastructure issues in Cabell County
The brutal cold is causing a variety of issues across the region, including the damage of water service infrastrucure. In Huntington, bitter cold temperatures m ...
Adoptive mother denies abuse and trafficking charges, says children were never locked up
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Sometimes in tears, the woman accused of neglecting and abusing four of her adopted children, who prosecutors say were human trafficking victims forced to do farm labor, ...
12-year-old boy testifies during fifth day of Sissonville child labor, abuse case
The fifth day of the Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz trial brought more emotional testimony from the child victims in ...
Decision to keep Kanawha County Schools open in subzero temps criticized by parents
Kanawha County education officials are defending a decision to keep school open Wednesday for 23,000 students on the coldest day recorded in several years.A two ...
Whooping cough outbreaks confirmed in West Virginia and Ohio
Health care professionals have confirmed whooping cough outbreaks in West Virginia and Ohio.Four cases have been reported at ...
Funding shortfall in SEEK formula could impact Kentucky schools
A valuable funding source for school districts across Kentucky may have a budget shortfall for this school year. The funding ...
ACLU warns Gov. Morrisey's DEI order may violate educators' rights
The American Civil Liberties Union is calling on West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey to revoke an executive order ending all Diversity, equity and inclusion pro ...