55+ min ago (164+ words) MARTHA, Ky. (WSAZ) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response team was requested by KSP Post 14 in Ashland after a trooper involved shooting. Troopers say the shooting happened late Saturday evening in Lawrence County. The preliminary investigation shows Post 14 troopers were working to locate a female who had active arrest warrants for an assault charge. Troopers say they received information that the female was at a residence along KY-1715 in Martha, Kentucky. When troopers arrived on the scene, they were confronted by a man in a different residence. Troopers say that man then told them to, "turn their lights off or he would shoot them out." He then went back into his residence and returned with a firearm. After troopers told the man to put his gun down, he raised his gun in the direction of the troopers. The…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (87+ words) Check out the video above for the full story about Heather Ranson, our latest Hometown Hero, from WSAZ's Ariana Mintz. CARTER COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Dr. Seuss's famous book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" prepared a whole generation for the exciting and unexpected journeys that life takes us on. And for one woman in Carter County, she's the living embodiment of that story. Check out the video above for the full story about Heather Ranson, our latest Hometown Hero, from WSAZ's Ariana Mintz....

2+ day, 14+ hour ago (308+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a formal proclamation Friday requesting West Virginians to observe a statewide moment of silence or prayer today at 2:15 p.m. to honor Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. On Friday night, a vigil was held in Beckstrom's honor in Webster County, West Virginia. "She was always helping anyone with anything it didn't matter to her," Eva Short said. "She had the biggest heart. I have never seen her mad at anyone. She doesn't have a bad bone in her body. She was always happy and smiling." The two West Virginia National Guard Members were ambushed and shot Wednesday while serving in Washington, D.C. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Summersville, died from her injuries Thursday night. She served with the 863rd Military Police Company. "She just decided to stay," Short said. "She was really liking…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (56+ words) The crew at Portsmouth Little Theater - getting into the Christmas spirit. Erin Ballengee, Greg Ballengee, and Pamela Klinepeter stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about their production of ... Renaissance: Christmas Reflections Celebrating 40 Years Lorre Wilson, Associate Broker In West Virginia RE/MAX CLARITY Our family's most used gift | Cabell County Schools...

4+ day, 28+ min ago (315+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSAZ/AP) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey says there are conflicting reports about the conditions of the two West Virginia Guard members earlier reported deceased. Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday near the White House, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Morrisey released the following statement, "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community." A suspect who was in custody also was shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, the source said. Emergency medical responders transported all three victims to a hospital, according to Vito Maggiolo,…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago (158+ words) UPDATE 11/26/25 @ 4:15 p.m. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man was arrested Wednesday after a shots-fired incident in the 1600 block of Marcum Terrace, the Huntington Police Department said. Jeramy W. Huckleberry, 38, of Columbus, Ohio, was taken into custody without any injuries to anyone, police said. The incident was reported around 10:20 a.m. When police arrived, they said Huckleberry refused to exit a home. HPD's SWAT team responded, and officers got inside to apprehend Huckleberry. They found a firearm and spent shell casings inside that residence. Huckleberry was charged with a person prohibited from possessing a firearm, brandishing and trespassing. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Huntington Police Department is investigating an incident involving shots being fired in the 1600 block of Marcum Terrace. No victims have been reported at this point. A SWAT team on scene has made contact with a suspect. Keep checking WSAZ for the latest....

4+ day, 4+ hour ago (158+ words) UPDATE 11/26/25 @ 4:15 p.m. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man was arrested Wednesday after a shots-fired incident in the 1600 block of Marcum Terrace, the Huntington Police Department said. Jeramy W. Huckleberry, 38, of Columbus, Ohio, was taken into custody without any injuries to anyone, police said. The incident was reported around 10:20 a.m. When police arrived, they said Huckleberry refused to exit a home. HPD's SWAT team responded, and officers got inside to apprehend Huckleberry. They found a firearm and spent shell casings inside that residence. Huckleberry was charged with a person prohibited from possessing a firearm, brandishing and trespassing. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Huntington Police Department is investigating an incident involving shots being fired in the 1600 block of Marcum Terrace. No victims have been reported at this point. A SWAT team on scene has made contact with a suspect. Keep checking WSAZ for the latest....

6+ day, 19+ hour ago (225+ words) LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Logan County Sheriff's Office has released new details following a reported stabbing on Crooked Creek Road near Logan on November 21. Deputies said a report of a stabbing came in around 8:17 a.m. on November 21. Once deputies arrived at the scene, two men and one woman were found to have stab wounds. After an investigation, deputies found that an altercation had occurred between Brent Compton, 49, and John Fortuna, 29. During the altercation, Compton stabbed Fortuna with a knife. Compton also was wounded. The two men were taken to Logan Regional Medical Center for treatment and then transferred to CAMC General Hospital, while the woman refused treatment. Deputies said they obtained warrants for Compton for two counts of attempted murder and two counts of malicious wounding. On November 22, Compton was released from CAMC General Hospital and taken into custody for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (106+ words) People like Michelle Ervin work nonstop behind the scenes to bring people hot meals and activities to keep her friends busy. For going the extra mile day after day, Michelle's friends nominated her as ... IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) " At the Sherman Thompson Apartments in Ironton, residents make time to celebrate special occasions all year round. People like Michelle Ervin work nonstop behind the scenes to bring people hot meals and activities to keep her friends busy. For going the extra mile day after day, Michelle's friends nominated her as a WSAZ Hometown Hero. Check out the video above for the full story from Luke Hamilton....

1+ week, 3+ day ago (239+ words) HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Huntington High seniors were freshmen when the Highlanders won their first football state championship in 2022. Those players are hoping their hard work will pay off at the end this season with another trophy. "Expectations here are state championship always every year," senior tight end and defensive end Max Bohren said. "I think the hardest thing is to stay at that level," coach Billy Seals said. "We just continue with a lot of hard work in the off-season each year." In the first round of the playoffs, the No. 2 seed Highlanders hosted Hedgesville. Any thoughts that the home team might overlook the lower-seeded Eagles were short-lived, as the explosive Highlanders jumped out to a 35-0 first half lead en route to a 48-14 win. "It's about us," Bohren said. "It's not about them." "We really treat it the same as…...