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- Day 2: Washburn Baby Death Trial
Investigators say that Alex Washburn died because his parents neglected him.
- St. Albans Man to Serve 30 Years for Sexual Abuse
A man from St. Albans accused of abusing one of his own family members will spend 30 years in prison.
- Man Disappears After Leaving for Church
Kanawha County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for a man from Sissonville who hasn't been seen in almost two weeks.
- Financial Fitness Can Raise Quality of Life
To piggy-back off Oprah, you can't live your best life free of unnecessary worry if you're swimming in financial turmoil.
- Flags to be Lowered for W.Va. Soldier
A soldier from Putnam County died this week in Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
- Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Hurricane Katrina Fraud
A 25-year-old Charleston man has pleaded guilty to falsely obtaining $2,000 by claiming to be a victim of Hurricane Katrina and then claiming identity theft to try to cover up his crime.
- Humane Officer Suspended Pending Drug Investigation
County officials tell WSAZ.com a humane officer was found with drug paraphernalia in a county car.
- W.Va. Fares OK in Adult Literacy, but Gaps Persist
Adult literacy rates have improved in West Virginia during the last two decades, but there are still big gaps between poorer, more rural counties and the rest of the state. WEB EXTRA: check out the county-by-county numbers
- Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Hurricane Katrina Scam
Marcus Boyd admitted to filing a false claim with the federal government to get reimbursed for Hurricane Katrina damage.
- Parkways Authority Says Toll Increase will be Necessary
The state Parkways Authority says it could catch-up on lagging maintenance projects if it could raise 30 million additional dollars a year in revenue for nine years.
- Metro 911 to Offer Text Message, Telephone Alerts to Residents
Metro 911 will soon have a new way to warn residents about emergencies on their cell phones.
- U.S. Mine Deaths Fall to 51, the Lowest on Record
The number of miners killed on the job in the United States fell in 2008 to the lowest level on record: 51.
- Metro 911 Keeps Random Drug Testing Policy
Kanawha County Metro 911's board members voted Thursday afternoon to keep the current random drug testing policy.
- Advisory Issued for Fish from Summersville Lake
Consumption advisories have been issued for black bass, walleye and flathead catfish caught at Summersville Lake because of mercury concerns.
- Your Weekend Ahead
Check out some fun things to do this weekend.
- Grand Jury Indicts Three on Drug Charges
A federal grand jury in Huntington has indicted three local men on various, unrelated drug charges.
- 6th Street Bridge Re-Opens in Huntington
The ice and snow on the roadway had drivers slipping and sliding.
- Time to Pay Up for Bayer
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper says commissioners will be asked on Thursday to send the company a bill for $90,907.
- Crash Slows Interstate Traffic Near Dunbar
It’s slow going for some drivers traveling I-64 between Dunbar and Institute.
- Goody's Liquidation Means 7 W.Va. Stores to Close
Discount clothing chain Goody's Family Clothing will soon begin liquidating its stores, including seven across West Virginia.
- St. Albans Man Charged with Marijuana Cultivation
Police on Wednesday arrested St. Albans resident Joseph Shaffer and charged him with cultivating marijuana.
- When a Bet Costs You Dearly
Let's be honest -- who hasn't made a bet or two in their lifetime?
- Healthy Living and Your Spirit
A local woman shares how being grounded in a higher power gives her a better sense of well-being than anything else.
- UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Fort Gay Murder
An arrest has been made after a body was found in Wayne County.
- Charity that Serves W.Va. & Ky. Halts Local Services, Cuts Staff
A Virginia charitable organization is dropping a food program that helps the needy in five states, along with other local services, to focus on its international medical mission.
- Berger, Rose Suggested for W.Va. Federal Judge Positions
United States Senators Jay Rockefeller and Robert Byrd suggested Irene Berger and Ned Rose for federal judge positions. They were unsuccessful in trying to get the two appointed during the Bush administration.
- Man Charged with DUI Shows Up to Hearing Drunk, Deputies Say
Deputies say a man from South Charleston facing felony fleeing while driving under the influence showed up to a court hearing drunk Wednesday.
- Huntington Man Sentenced for Illegally Having Guns
Two misdemeanor convictions meant William Chester was not allowed to own firearms.
- Jennifer Garner Has Second Daughter
The Charleston native welcomed a second daughter to her and actor Ben Affleck's family.
- Third Man Charged in Mason County Murder
A third person has been charged in connection with the shooting death of a man from Mason County, West Virignia.
- High Water Reported Around the Region, Some Roads Blocked
High water from heavy rains Wednesday caused some roads to be closed and some schools to close or let students go early.
- Marshall President Gets New Contract; Potential of $93,000 Yearly Bump
The increased compensation comes with the potential for up to $50,000 extra each year from the Marshall University Foundation.
- UPDATE: WSAZ.com Helps Solve Hit & Run Case
Deputies say WSAZ.com helped solve a case within hours of the story being posted on the Internet.
- School Bus Gets Stuck in High Water, No Students on Board
A Mingo County school bus was stuck in high water Wednesday morning.
- Byrd Recognized for 50 Years in Senate
The U.S. Senate is expected to honor West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd (D) for fifty years of service.
- UPDATE: Shelter-in-Place Issued Near Chemical Plant Lifted
Mason County 911 reports that the shelter-in-place for Gallipolis Ferry and parts of Gallia County, Ohio, has been lifted.
- Fire Destroys Restaurant Owner's Home
Rick Rose tells WSAZ.com that the inside of his house on Green Valley Road in Bidwell, Ohio, is ruined.
- UPDATE: Couple Charged in Child's Death Linked to Methadone OD
A Lincoln County husband and wife have been charged in the death of a 3-year-old boy they were babysitting. WEB EXTRA: Babysitter & State Trooper Interviews
- Route 60 in Ona Re-opens Following Accident
Dispatchers say several people were trapped in the two cars involved in a crash on Route 60 in Cabell County.
- University of Charleston Suspends Condo Plan
The University of Charleston is putting plans to build riverfront luxury condominiums on hold.
- Fire Reported at Charleston Hotel
Guests at a Charleston hotel had an early wake-up call after fire broke out in a storage building Wednesday morning.
- Local Businesses Closely Watching Washington
Priority number one for Congress and the Obama administration will no doubt be getting the economy back on track. Whatever action is taken, the ripple effects will be felt right here at home, and some West Virginia companies are keeping a close-eye on Washington.
- New Car Dealership Opens Despite Tough Times
More people are driving their cars longer and holding off on buying that new car. Car dealerships, as a result, are feeling the pinch -- with some even closing their doors. It might seem strange that a new car dealership is celebrating its grand opening in Jackson County, W.Va.
- What's Going Around
The first cases of the flu are among the illnesses going around this week throughout the Tri-State.
- Woman Victimized by Her Home Health Aide
A woman who trusted a home health aide to care for her is lucky she had a good neighbor. That's because the woman hired to care for the woman went on a shopping spree instead. Police referred to it as a case of broken trust.
- Entertainment Announced for W.Va. Inaugural Ball
Grammy-nominated group The Spinners and country music star Heidi Newfield will headline the event.
- Kroger Tries New Coupon Program
The Kroger Company has a new program that's appreciated by customers who like saving money but don't like bothering with coupons.
- Hearing Set for Coal Mining Settlement
Aracoma agreed in December to pay a $2.5 million penalty to settle 10 criminal charges.
- Japanese Restaurant to Open in Barboursville
The opening of a Shogun Japanese Steak House will bring sixty jobs with it.
- Rockefeller Starts Fifth Term in US Senate
The junior Senator from West Virginia will also take over the chairmanship of the Commerce Committee.
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