12+ hour, 51+ 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, 15+ 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…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (113+ words) DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A minor train derailment early Monday morning has closed both railroad crossings in the Town of Danville, according to the Danville Volunteer Fire Department. The derailment occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. CSX crews are on scene working to…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (177+ words) BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Bluefield State University student has died following an incident at Brush Creek Falls, according to the university. The incident occurred Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Local and state authorities responded to Brush Creek Falls and conducted search and recovery…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (275+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Walmart employee is accused of pointing a handgun at a coworker and later grabbing her by the throat during a series of incidents in Fayetteville. According to a criminal complaint, an officer received a report on…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (265+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – SNAP households in four West Virginia counties affected by severe storms and flooding will temporarily be allowed to use their benefits to purchase hot foods at authorized retailers. The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced Friday…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (284+ words) FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Fayette County woman is accused of striking her neighbor in the head with a crowbar and continuing to attack her after she lost consciousness. According to a criminal complaint, deputies responded to a panic alarm…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (233+ words) WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. — A woman was arrested after a police K-9 allegedly detected narcotics on a four-wheeler carrying several types of suspected drugs in Wyoming County. According to a criminal complaint, a Wyoming County sheriff’s deputy was conducting surveillance at…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (300+ words) DUNBAR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Florida woman was arrested at a West Virginia motel following a four-day multistate manhunt. Matthew Allen Waggle, 33, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 8 p.m....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (122+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 8/21/2026 11:31 PM: Three people are now reported dead following the crash. ORIGINAL STORY: Multiple people were killed Friday night after a vehicle went off the highway near the Interstate 64 and Interstate 77 interchange in Charleston, according to police....