Kim Rafferty
Reporter
Charleston, West Virginia
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Kim Rafferty is a multimedia journalist with WSAZ. Kim is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, but has come to love Charleston and the surrounding area she now calls home. Kim graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in multimedia journalism and French studies. Meeting people and telling their stories is Kim's passion.
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Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 7:43 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The wreck sent multiple people to the hospital, including one in critical condition.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
“I am excited to play a part in the state’s busiest airport,” said Dominique Ranieri.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
A West Side woman runs the neighborhood watch and she does her own patrols around her neighborhood.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 7:35 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Police say uncooperative victims and repeat offenders are part of the part of the reason for violent crimes and shootings.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Putnam County Sheriff's Lt. Shane Shamblin said deputies expect to see an increase in impaired drivers and speeders.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 9:16 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
City leaders spoke about Officer Axel's sacrifice to the community he served and his family.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 8:54 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Five of the shootings involved murder investigations.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:45 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
"The children have no idea who they are talking to. Now, these adults do and they will be very, very blatant about their intent," Sheriff Bobby Eggleton said.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:20 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
“They are officers, they are K-9 partners, and Axel was the epitome of a K-9 partner,” CPD Chief Tyke Hunt said.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 11:25 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Charleston Police said officers shot the suspect when he pulled out a gun and shot the canine close by.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 12:51 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
“What needs to happen is the judicial system, the judges, the prosecutors, the prisons, the people that are putting these violent criminals back on the streets of Charleston -- they need to be held accountable,” said Mayor Amy Goodwin.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:52 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
At a County Commission meeting, more funds were given out to organizations with flood damage.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 10:25 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Residents along Mud River Rd say the floodwater came through fast.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 11:24 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Police say a man was shot in the arm Sunday morning.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 9:53 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
“You don’t know that someone won’t come and approach your children,” said Lambert.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 3:03 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
“We are in the process of helping that county do that but on top of that there have been multiple allegations of financial misdeeds and fraud,” said McCuskey.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 11:32 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
"It came up so quick this time no one had time to know,” said resident Roger Oiler.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 12:18 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
“They were just walking down the road almost to the fair gates and the driver struck them,” said Lane.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:22 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Officials say a project in Elk City for years in the making is now underway.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The victim is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, according to OHPD.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:32 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The fire was reported just before 10:45 p.m. at the Nitro Supermarket in the 2500 block of 1st Avenue.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
First responders all over the county are on call to perform rescues and answer 9-1-1 calls faster.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 1:59 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
When McKinney woke up and saw the heavy rain, she says it made her scared.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 1:22 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Their help was called on by Gov. Bashear to help with emergency response.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:54 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
A physician or licensed medical care provider would face felony charges of three to 10 years in prison, and they could lose their license to practice.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 12:19 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The call came in around 8:30 a.m. Sunday Morning.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Investigators say the thefts happened from March through July and that the $1.5 million in damage doesn’t tell the whole story, explaining the extensive replacement process that was required.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 11:35 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Baby Steele has spent almost 300 days in the hospital since he was born.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 10:04 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Avery will be completing her therapies at Cabell-Huntington hospital.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:36 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The team will cover both sides of Boone County.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty and Brandon Robinson
Kevin Horn and his family are desperately searching for their sister Brittany Duff who went missing on June 12th.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Ryan Murphy and Kim Rafferty
The incident happened at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 21st Street.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 11:13 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Pastor Roger Rowe describes both fallen law enforcement officers as having steadfast faith.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:51 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
James Nagle tells the story of his brother John who lost his life in the Huey helicopter crash and their roots in southern, W.Va.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Wes Wilson has three previous flights on the historic helicopter.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 1:43 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
"I have never known a storm like this in the Man area,” said Beverly Carter who has lived in the Becco community for over 40 years.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 9:42 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
A man critically injured Thursday evening during a shooting incident along South Washington Street has died, confirms the St. Albans Police Chief Friday.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 2:56 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Neighbor Bruce Cooper says Jones told him he killed Linville.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:45 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The proceeds will benefit the Baker family.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The driver of the car where marijuana was found was from Flint, Michigan.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 12:03 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Two city pools opened Saturday.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 3:40 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Grace Smith was last seen along 3 Mile Rd. in Mason County three months ago. Her family hopes for answers and justice.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
A man taken to Pittsburgh Burn Center for his injuries, according to firefighters.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The fire chief said those signs could help the department get approved to lower the community's insurance rates.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
At least 10 people have died in traffic accidents at the intersection.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 12:13 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The vote is the first step for people who live along Blaine Boulevard and are concerned they may lose their homes.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
A sign hangs on the porch of the burnt office building, offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to whoever started the fire.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 12:15 AM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
The woman said her car was vandalized early Thursday morning.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:32 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Logan County deputies are searching for the person that dumped tons of trash near Pines Creek.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:01 PM EDT
|By Kim Rafferty
Officials said it would turn three hospitals into urgent care and primary care facilities while contracting out surgeries and other services.
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