Winners of the 2020 magistrate election were sworn in on Tuesday. Magistrates Jim Nabors, Sandy Holepit and Ron Bane all swore to perform their duties to the best of their […]
Cops and Courts
Woman gets 100 years for toddler’s death
Child died eight days after being hospitalized KINGWOOD — A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to 100 years in prison Monday, on charges of death caused by a parent, guardian or […]
Reward in fatal arson up to $20K
Looking for info in fire death of Senior Airman Logan Young Staff, wire reports An anonymous donor has pledged $15,000 toward the reward in the ongoing investigation of Sunday’s Berkeley […]
Suit against developer, HOA continues
Lawyer considers criminal charges for Ralph Zeigler KINGWOOD — An attorney for the Town of Reedsville said he plans to talk with the prosecutor about possible criminal charges against a […]
Preston Magistrate Eugene Jenkins retires
KINGWOOD — Keep an open mind. That’s one of the most important things for anyone elected to judge their fellows, retiring Preston County Magistrate Eugene Jenkins said. After 12 years […]
Terra Alta mayor charged with destruction of property
KINGWOOD — Terra Alta’s mayor has been charged again, this time for allegedly turning his own water back on after the town stopped service. Robert A. DeLauder, 55, was freed […]
Two charged with robbery in Brookhaven shooting incident
MORGANTOWN — Two men are charged with armed robbery in connection with the Monday morning shooting on Brookhaven Road. Jared McLean, 43, and Nicholas Britton, 35, both of Morgantown, are […]
Robberies down at WVU, rape reports up
WVU Today The most recent Clery Act report for West Virginia University shows instances of robbery decreased in 2019 compared to the previous year, reported burglaries remain flat and an […]
Kingwood woman charged with child abuse creating risk of injury
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood woman is charged with child abuse creating risk of injury after an officer said he encountered noxious fumes and drug paraphernalia near a 4-year-old in a […]
Mon Sheriff investigates reported shooting on Brookhaven Road
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Monday morning incident on Brookhaven Road which was reported as a shooting. Two suspects are detained in connection to the […]
