News from November 2014
Election results could mean change for state's, nation's energy future
WASHINGTON – Some argue that Tuesday’s midterm elections – with Republicans regaining control of the U.S. Senate – signals a turnaround for America’s energy future.
UPDATE: Judge signs orders making King liable for $44M
WINFIELD – A Putnam County judge has signed off on 13 orders against a former physician, making him liable for nearly $44 million in damages.
U.S. House: GOP sweeps all three W.Va. seats
CHARLESTON – In addition to a Republican senator, West Virginia soon will three members of the GOP in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Consent decree allows resubmitted absentee ballots in 35th District race
CHARLESTON – On Monday, a day before Election Day, a federal judge issued a consent decree allowing resubmitted absentee ballots to be counted in the race for House District 35.
Capito gives state first GOP U.S. senator since 1950s
CHARLESTON – For the first time since the 1950s, West Virginia soon will have a Republican in the U.S. Senate.
Parents say kindergarten teacher beat their son
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County family is suing over claims a kindergartner was struck by a teacher.
Ambulance company, driver blamed for I-79 accident
FAYETTEVILLE – A Calhoun County couple is suing over claims their vehicle was driven off the road when an ambulance allegedly nearly caused a collision changing lanes.
Woman files suit to take deposition early in likely throat cancer case
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman is filing to take a deposition for testimony over claims her cancer was misdiagnosed by her doctor.
Clay Co. man says he was trapped in crack for seven hours, blames mining
CLAY – A Clay County man is suing over claims he was trapped for seven hours in a crack in the earth on his property allegedly caused by nearby mining activity.
Boone Co. woman says mine damaged her property
MADISON – A Boone County woman is suing over claims her property was damaged by nearby mining operations.
Plants won't appeal ruling, opening own law firm
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants says he will not appeal a panel's ruling to remove him from office.
Girl ate McDonald's ice cream with metal shavings, parents say
MADISON – A Boone County couple is suing over claims their minor daughter ate ice cream that contained metal shavings.
Woman blames Dollar General for injuries
MADISON – A Boone County woman is suing over claims she was injured after slipping on the wet floor of a store.
Woman says doctors should have performed genetic test
MADISON – A Boone County woman is suing over claims her doctors negligently failed to perform genetic testing that should have been necessary due to her family history of cancer.
Man says mine fired him for discussing safety concerns with inspectors
MADISON – A Boone County man is suing over claims he was fired for discussing safety concerns with state mine inspectors.
UPDATE: Court suspends Randolph judge for rest of term
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended, without pay, the Randolph County judge who admitted to a two-year affair for the rest of her current term on the bench.