CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) hosted a public hearing at their headquarters Friday, and more than 50 people showed up to voice their concerns. The biggest proposal pitched by KRT Executive Director Sean Hill was to eliminate low-performing bus routes that tend to have fewer passengers and travel outside of Charleston city limits, such as routes to Sissonville, Cross Lanes, and Elkview. To make up for the cut routes, a new mobile app would be implemented for those who need to travel to that area. It would be called the KRT Plus app and would ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Members of the AARP gathered for a political briefing in the Capitol City Friday. The members met in downtown Charleston to discuss the legislative session, the primary election and the recently completed special legislative session. The group had the opportunity to ask questions to our own Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis and to Metro News Radio Reporter Jeff Jenkins. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The AARP has one of the biggest lobbying efforts at the West Virginia State Capitol, and this ye ..read more

MINGO COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - One year ago, tragedy struck the coalfields of Mingo County when a West Virginia State Police Trooper lost his life serving his community. On June 2, 2023, WVSP Trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard responded to a shooting on Beech Creek Road near Matewan in Mingo County. While responding to the call, Maynard was shot during an ambush. He and the victim of the initial shooting were rushed from the scene for medical treatment as the hours-long manhunt for the suspect began. Maynard succumbed to his injuries later that night. The suspect was captured around 11 p.m. that night ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has quit the Democrat Party. Instead, Manchin will be an Independent. Senator Manchin went to the Secretary of State's office at the capitol and had a photo taken as he changed his party affiliation ..read more

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) -- Sunday will mark one year since West Virginia State Police Sergeant Cory Maynard was shot and killed, and family and friends are still feeling the heartache of that tragic day. "There's been some moments full of tears and some sadness as you still endure the loss. There are some times that we've remembered and reflected upon who Cory Maynard was," says WVSP Sgt. James Harris who was one of Sgt. Maynard's friends. Mingo County remembers Sgt. Cory Maynard as hero, outstanding man Harris says it's been a difficult year as they try to work through this loss, but the commun ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Hundreds of dancers are hitting the stage in Charleston for a unique event jam-packed with talent. More than 200 dancers from several schools joined together Friday for the Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative (MADI) event at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. They took part in master classes and performance labs for a chance of making their dreams more accessible - about $50,000 worth of scholarship money was up for grabs. This event is the only one of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. "Those connections that they've already made through doing this, through our ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office says two of the state's volunteer fire departments were recently forced to temporarily close. According to the WVSFMO, the closures were the result of workers' compensation issues. Officials say the first closure happened at the Mason Volunteer Fire Department in Mason County between May 28 and May 30 due to a "lapse in their workers' comp coverage." The WVSFMO says the issue has been rectified and the MVFD is reopened and responding to calls. The second department that recently closed is the Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department ..read more

Video: Previous Coverage CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - The helicopter once owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's family business has officially been sold. According to a final sale order from the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Virginia - Roanoke Division, the helicopter will be sold to BG Shirke Construction Technology, an India-based corporation. The final sale order gives Caroleng Investments Limited, the creditor against the Justice family's Bluestone Resources, Inc., the authority to make the sale ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced his office will present findings from an investigation into the handling of a child fatality case in Boone County next week. The governor's office says they will present their findings at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Officials from the governor's office, West Virginia State Police, West Virginia Department of Human Services and the West Virginia State Superintendent are expected to attend. Justice and state officials have received numerous questions regarding the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller since she was found dead in ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - An Ohio woman was stopped at West Virginia International Yeager Airport for having a loaded gun, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA says the incident happened May 31, 2024, involving a woman from Willow Wood, Ohio, which is in Lawrence County. TSA agents found the firearm in her carry-on bag and said it was loaded with six bullets. Officials with the TSA say police cited the woman on a weapons charge and she faces "a stiff financial civil penalty" from the TSA. According to the TSA, this is the fourth firearm found at Yeager Airport this ye ..read more