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Parents say teacher abused their 9-year-old special needs student
CHARLESTON – The parents of a Kanawha County student with special needs has filed a civil lawsuit against their son’s former teacher claiming she physically and emotionally abused the boy. -
Meteorologist hoping for a 100 percent chance of victory in House race
CHARLESTON – A former WCHS-TV and WVAH-TV meteorologist is forecasting a brighter West Virginia if he wins a seat in the House of Delegates. -
Wanting more discovery, attorney calls Putnam school superintendent's testimony 'largely self-serving'
WINFIELD – Calling a deposition by the Putnam County superintendent of schools “largely self-serving,” an attorney says additional discovery is needed in a case about whether the county school board violated open meeting laws. -
Judge seems to be leaning toward dismissing case about Putnam school board violating open meetings law
WINFIELD – A Putnam Circuit Court judge stopped short of issuing a ruling in a civil lawsuit regarding the county’s school system being the only one to stay open during last year’s two-day work stoppage. But during a Jan. 24 hearing, Putnam Circuit Judge Phillip Stowers seemed to indicate he is leaning toward dismissing the complaint. -
Putnam man files lawsuit over school board decision to stay open during teacher walkout
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man has filed a lawsuit against the county Board of Education regarding the decision to keep schools open in February when every other county board in the state closed because of a two-day teacher strike. -
After two years, U.S. attorney says investigation of state Supreme Court is over
CHARLESTON – The federal investigation into the state Supreme Court is over. U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart issued a statement March 14 announcing the conclusion of the probe that has lasted for more than two years. -
Ohio Co. judge denies teacher's request for immediate injunction, but says he'll conduct hearing later
WHEELING – An Ohio County judge has denied a teacher's request for immediate injunctive relief regarding the county school board's decision to go into executive session to discuss matters related to the recent teacher strike. -
Wheeling teacher says Ohio County school board breaking open meetings laws following walkout
WHEELING – An Ohio County teacher has filed a complaint and restraining order against the county’s school board to keep it from holding “an illegal hearing” this evening following the suspension of the controversial state Senate omnibus education reform bill and another alleged illegal school board hearing last week. -
State's largest teacher union also seeks info from Putnam about decision to stay open
WINFIELD – The state’s largest teacher union has joined the chorus of those seeking information from the Putnam County Board of Education regarding its decision to keep schools open during the recent two-day strike. -
Former WCHS, WVAH meteorologist accuses stations, Sinclair of age discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A former WCHS-TV and WVAH-TV meteorologist is suing the stations and their parent company, claiming he was fired because of his age. -
Loughry resigns from Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Allen Loughry has resigned from the West Virginia Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice announced Nov. 10 he had received Loughry's resignation letter. -
Jury says Loughry guilty on 11 federal counts
CHARLESTON — A federal jury returned a verdict on Friday, finding suspended West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry II guilty on 11 counts and not guilty on 10 counts. The jury couldn't reach a decision on one count. -
Loughry case goes to jury after closing arguments
CHARLESTON — With closing arguments completed in suspended West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry II's criminal case, the jury is now tasked with deciding his fate. -
Robin Davis’s tone deaf parting shots
MORGANTOWN – The opening sentences of Robin Davis’s letter of resignation as a state Supreme Court Justice read as follows: “I deliver this statement today in dismay, disbelief, and in sadness. I feel profound grief for the State of West Virginia given the current state of affairs.” -
Supreme Court says impeachment proceedings are a 'fishing expedition'
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court’s interim administrative director says the impeachment proceedings being conducted by the Legislature is “a full-fledged fishing expedition.” -
Loughry indicted on 22 federal counts, including lying to federal agents and witness tampering
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has been indicted on federal charges today, on West Virginia Day, on 22 federal counts, which could mean fines of $5.5 million and jail time. -
State Supreme Court suspends Loughry without pay
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended Justice Allen Loughry without pay while charges of judicial misconduct against him are pending. -
Loughry charged with 32 counts of violating Code of Judicial Conduct
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Investigation Commission has filed a motion to immediately suspend Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry after he was charged with 32 counts of violating the Code of Judicial Conduct. -
Carmichael calls state Supreme Court audit findings 'more of the same'
CHARLESTON – The president of the West Virginia Senate says he is dismayed by the “constant revelations about inappropriate spending” at the state Supreme Court. -
Legislative audit focuses on state vehicle use by Ketchum, Loughry
CHARLESTON – Two West Virginia Supreme Court justices may have violated the state Ethics Act by driving state vehicles for personal use, according to a legislative audit.