News from January 2024
Justice calls on Biden to cease war on West Virginia by federal agencies
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says enough is enough, calling on the Biden Administration to cease the war being waged by his federal agencies against West Virginia.
Morrisey writes letter opposing Biden's pick to lead EPA air office
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is opposing President Joe Biden's pick to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's air office.
Estate sues after man was electrocuted on the job
The estate of Michael David Thornsbury II has filed a lawsuit against several entities following his death due to electrocution while on the job. The suit was filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, by Lara Thornsbury, the administratrix of the deceased's estate.
Woman sues after slipping on black ice in Lowe's parking lot
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman says she was injured when she slipped on black ice in the Lowe's parking lot.
Two lawsuits say contractor unjustly enriched, negligent
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits have been filed against a Kanawha County contractor for construction in a subdivision.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Job Seekers to Watch Out for Employment Scams
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging job seekers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.
Kentucky bill to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement passes House
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship to vote in Kentucky elections has passed the state House of Representatives.
Federal judge orders default judgment in Dunbar police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has entered a default judgment in a Dunbar police brutality lawsuit after none of the defendants filed an answer to the complaint.
Morrisey urges Biden to ‘support rather than obstruct’ Texas push to secure border
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wrote a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to allow Texas’s efforts to secure portions of the U.S. border with Mexico to continue.
Woman sues after falling at Kanawha PSD office
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek woman has sued after falling at a local public service district office.
Man says Jeep he purchased was defective
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a Jeep he purchased was defective.
W.Va. joins AWS Tech Alliance to create tech pipeline for rural communities
CHARLESTON — Earlier this month, West Virginia became the fourth state to join Amazon Web Services Skills to Job Tech Alliance and the only state so far to focus its development on the tech pipeline to rural communities.
New prosecutor joins U.S. Attorney’s Office in Clarksburg
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has added a new prosecutor to its Clarksburg location.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in family court judge disciplinary case
CHARLESTON – The behavior of a family court judge accused of being less than candid during a disciplinary investigation “warrants her removal from the bench,” according to disciplinary counsel.
Two victims of December crime spree in Kanawha City sue McDonald's operator
CHARLESTON – Two of the four victims of a violent Charleston crime spree have sued the owner/operator of the Kanawha City McDonald’s where the violence began and where the man arrested worked.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Metro Valley
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Metro Valley residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials to Hold Press Conference in Counterfeit Pill Case
United States Attorney Will Thompson will hold a press conference with law enforcement officials on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 4 p.m. in a case involving the creation of thousands of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and other dangerous opioids.
Blankenship running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat
CHARLESTON – Don Blankenship is running for the U.S. Senate.
Va. judge won't set aside $300 million loans to Justice companies
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia judge has decided companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family have not presented enough of a factual defense to convince him to set aside more than $300 million in defaulted loans.
State Supreme Court is doing transparency the wrong way
For a government body that touts itself as being open and transparent, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sure has a funny way of showing it.