Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Offers Updates on Murder, Attempted Murder, and more

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In a busy week for law enforcement in the Eastern Panhandle, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office found itself partnering with neighboring jurisdictions to investigate crime and solve a murder. Golf Course Road Homicide In an update to a story from early in the week, Sheriff ...[read more]

West Virginia American Water to Host Ribbon Cutting for Eastern Operating Area Operations Center in Kearneysville

KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water unveiled its new Eastern Operating Area office and operations center Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house in Kearneysville. Rob Burton is President of West Virginia American Water. He talked about the transition between October ...[read more]

“We will not be bullied.” Martinsburg City Police Department had to be evacuated Thursday evening for a bomb threat during the City Council meeting

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Martinsburg City Police Department had to be evacuated Thursday evening for a bomb threat during the City Council meeting. The evening was also punctuated by protests calling for the city to issue a proclamation supporting a ceasefire in Gaza. Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles ...[read more]

Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputy Knotts, EMT Scott Commended for Aiding Injured WVSP Trooper During March Crash

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Two Morgan County first responders received commendations from Morgan County Sheriff KC Bohrer Wednesday for their response following a crash that injured a West Virginia State Police Trooper. On March 26th, WVSP Cpl. J.A. Padilla was injured when his cruiser struck the ...[read more]

State of Emergency declared in Berkeley County after state school board receives report about out-of-control Martinsburg North Middle School

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state Department of Education review team described Martinsburg North Middle School during a recent visit as chaotic with students going largely unchecked. After reviewing that report, the state Board of Education voted Wednesday to place Berkeley County Schools under a stat...[read more]

Preparations underway in Kanawha County ahead of Election Day

Polls on Election Day Tuesday open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The post Preparations underway in Kanawha County ahead of Election Day appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Prosecutors found significant concerns in Kent Carper investigation, but burden of proof was less certain

Carper had open heart surgery May 18, 2023, days after the incident at the roadside park was alleged. The post Prosecutors found significant concerns in Kent Carper investigation, but burden of proof was less certain appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Berkeley County authorities name suspect in burning death

Authorities say man was not in the country legally. The post Berkeley County authorities name suspect in burning death appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Early voting turnout down heading into Tuesday’s Primary Election

County clerks across West Virginia say they're hoping to increase their voter turnout on Election Day. The post Early voting turnout down heading into Tuesday’s Primary Election appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Detectives seek robbery suspect in Monongalia County

Robbery happened Sunday. The post Detectives seek robbery suspect in Monongalia County appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]