11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (164+ words) MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man is facing charges after authorities say a firearm discharged during an altercation at a short-term rental in Monongalia County, injuring another man. Monongalia County 9-1-1 received a report at approximately 10:16 a.m. Thursday of an argument…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (528+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies arrested 59 people during a multi-week operation targeting noncompliant sex offenders, individuals wanted for sex crimes, violent fugitives and other wanted individuals across southern West Virginia. U.S. Attorney Moore Capito, U.S....

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (487+ words) CLAY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Clay County father is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he was under the influence of methamphetamine and marijuana when he crashed into a stationary piece of heavy equipment, killing two of his children…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (134+ words) FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An investigation is underway after an explosion significantly damaged a Fairmont home and left one person injured Monday night. According to West Virginia State Police, TFC J.P. Thayer responded to a report of a gunshot or explosion…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (303+ words) MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Plans to build an RV park on flood buyout property in the Bailey’s Bottom area of Mount Hope are no longer moving forward, Mayor Mike Kessinger told residents during Tuesday’s Mount Hope City Council meeting. Kessinger…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (158+ words) RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man has been arrested after deputies allegedly discovered suspected methamphetamine and more than 82 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms during an investigation. According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were conducting an ongoing…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (264+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Alyssa Hosler, owner and founder of The Wooly Gorge in Oak Hill, will be showcasing her selection of handmade knit and crochet accessories along with other fiber products at the WV Hive booth at the 46th annual Bridge…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (149+ words) MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mount Hope Police Department issued 237 citations and conducted 246 vehicle stops during August, according to a monthly report presented to Mount Hope City Council on Tuesday. Mount Hope Police Chief Sammy Jasper Jr. presented the department’s…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (221+ words) Lootpress is an online news platform offering the latest local, state, and national news updates, making us unique. Although it is based in Beckley, WV, it covers a vast multi-state area. The company was established back in 2020 to deliver impartial…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (231+ words) MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Animal Shelter is issuing an urgent plea for adopters and fosters as severe overcrowding could force the shelter to euthanize dogs for space. The shelter announced Tuesday that it has until Friday to…...