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Deputies investigate home invasion; suspect on the run

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Fayette County Sheriff deputies are looking into a home invasion that happened Wednesday morning. According to 911 dispatchers, it happened at a home on Gatewood Road in Oak Hill at approximately 1 a.m. More>>

W.Va. fugitive caught in Fla. faces new charge

A West Virginia fugitive captured in Florida is facing a new charge. More>>

Higher Beef Prices Hurt Local Consumers and Businesses

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It could be a tough summer for people looking to fire up the grill as beef prices have hit an all time high. Local consumers and businesses are having to make sacrifices and cut back on the amount of beef More>>

3 charged with enslaving disabled Ohio mom, child

A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" - then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along... More>>

House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill

The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a... More>>

SportsZone: Another big name commits to Greenbrier Classic Video included

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Another big name commits to Greenbrier Classic, Minor League Baseball starts up, NBA Finals and more. More>>

Grand jury to get charges in Va. mall shooting

The case against a man charged with shooting two women at a community college inside a Christiansburg mall is headed to a grand jury. More>>

W.Va. jobless rate declines to 6.2% in May

West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May inched down to 6.2 percent. More>>

Ex-Massey official asks W.Va. judge for leniency

A former Massey Energy official who is cooperating in the investigation of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster is asking a judge for leniency when he's sentenced Aug. 1. More>>

Fake 911 call lands Fayette County teen in jail

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An early morning vandalism call in Anstead turns out to be a teen prank. More>>

Search continues for armed robbery suspect in Mercer County

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Mercer County Sheriff Deputies are looking into an apparent armed robbery at Pop's. The call came into Mercer County 911 just after 3 a.m. Tuesday. Not many details are being released at this time. Stay More>>

Storms leave behind damage, flooding in parts of southern West Virginia Video included

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59 News has received reports of high waters and hail on Monday night in the viewing area. Viewers have even sent in pictures of ominous looking clouds over the area. StormTracker 59 Chief Meteorologist More>>

Bubba Watson commits to Greenbrier Classic

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With less than two weeks away from the start of the 2013 PGA Greenbrier Classic, the field is beginning to grow. The newest commit is 2012 Masters champion and four-time PGA Tour winner Bubba Watson. This More>>

Man dies after being pulled from Guyandotte River

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A man who was pulled from the Guyandotte River near the American Electric Plant died at a local hospital. More>>

Summer Car Maintenance Can Keep You Safe On The Roads

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Summer starts this Friday June 21st meaning the summer vacation season is upon us and more travelers will be on the roads. But before you put your foot on the pedal this summer it's recommended that you More>>

W.Va. House to convene, elect new speaker

It's time for West Virginia's House of Delegates to elect a new speaker. More>>

Princeton Rays practice in full swing Video included

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The Princeton Rays held their first practice on Hunnicutt field on Monday. More>>

Former Rainelle Mayor Eugene McKenzie passes away

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A man who lead the Town of Rainelle and was known as a character will be mourned.  Former Mayor Eugene McKenzie passed away on Monday morning.McKenzie had suffered from cancer according to officials in More>>

UPDATE: Board of Education meets on teacher issues in Raleigh County Video included

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The Raleigh County Board of Education met on Monday with the intent of dealing with a pair of teachers who were suspended after there were allegations of misconduct with students. More>>

ARH releases statement on alleged sex assault Video included

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A Fayette County man is behind bars after Beckley Police say he admitted to raping a woman in a mental hospital. More>>

Judge denies bail for man accused of killing sheriff

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A West Virginia man accused of gunning down Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum has lost a bid for bail ahead of his first-degree murder trial. More>>

Billionaire's coal struggles irking biz owners

Small-business owners in the coalfields of Appalachia are complaining about debts owed to them by a West Virginia billionaire who owns dozens of mines. More>>

UPDATE: Victim's name released in Raleigh County shooting Video included

Suspect: William Shelton Suspect: William Shelton
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37-year-old Terry Moore Junior was shot and airlifted to Charleston Hospital in critical condition. More>>

UPDATE: Man gets prison time for stabbing UC football player

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The man convicted of stabbing University of Charleston football player Kevin Clemens is awaiting sentencing in Charleston, WV today. More>>

W.Va. sheriff killing suspect seeks bail

A West Virginia man accused of gunning down a county sheriff is asking for bail ahead of his murder trial. More>>

Fire rekindles in Raleigh County

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According to 911 dispatchers, the call came in around midnight Monday evening at a home on the 2700 block of Ellison Ridge Road in Flat Top. More>>

Miners, supporters to rally again in St. Louis

Retired coal miners and their supporters are planning another rally in downtown St. Louis in an ongoing dispute with Patriot Coal. More>>

Va. Eastern Shore arson suspects due in court

Two people suspected of setting a string of fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore are due in court. More>>

Dads enjoy Father's Day with food, family and friends

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It's that day again when we take time out and say thank you to the men in our lives who have always been there. More>>

UPDATE: 67-year-old lost and found in Tazewell County

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After a 67-year-old male went missing Saturday morning in Tazewell County, 59News found out how you can keep yourself safe if you end up alone in the great outdoors. More>>

Man shot and killed in Kanawha County

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26-year-old Shane Patrick Henry, of the Charleston area, died from multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning in Kanawha County.  According to police, he was found near a dumpster at an apartment complex on John Wesley Road in Mink Shoals.
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Huntington police investigating shooting

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A man suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder along the 1800 block of 11th avenue around 12:30 am Saturday.  He told police that two men fired several shots at him for no reason. More>>

Solar-powered plane lands near Washington

A solar-powered plane nearing the close of a cross-continental journey landed at Dulles International Airport outside the nation's capital early Sunday, only one short leg to New York remaining on a voyage that opened in... More>>

Local family almost falls victim to identity theft Video included

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Could something you do every day without thinking, lead to one of your most precious assets being stolen? More>>

U.Va. to expand free online offerings

University of Virginia officials say their first round of worldwide free online classes were such a success that they'll increase the offerings. More>>

UPDATE: Deputies in Greenbrier County investigate drowning at Blue Bend

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Greenbrier County 911 has confirmed a drowning happened at Blue Bend on Thursday. More>>

UPDATE: Steubenville Grand Jury Continued, No Date Set

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It was announced Friday that the Grand Jury in the Steubenville rape case has been continued. The Grand Jury had previously been set to regroup on June 17. More>>

Full schedule for state's 150th birthday released

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Thursday, June 20 Sesquicentennial Ceremony U.S. Postal Service unveils the West Virginia 150th birthday stamp! State Capitol steps - 1:50 p.m. The Civil War - the Broadway musical* Charleston Light Opera More>>

Spencer flood victims clean up and move forward Video included

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Sometimes it takes a community coming together to remember that all the best things in life really are free. More>>

Update: Mercer County still recovering from Thursday's storm Video included

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Crews are working around the clock to cleanup after Thursday's storms that ripped through the Mountain State. More>>

Fayette County vigilante speaks out about stopping crime

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Criminals are stopped in their tracks and it's all thanks to the watchful eye of a neighbor. 59 News had the opportunity to speak with the Fayette County man who helped prevent a crime. Haymand Hanshaw More>>

Deputies: neighbor catches crook in the act of breaking in

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A suspect is in custody after an attempted break-in in Fayette County
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W.Va. governor tours storm-ravaged Roane County

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says at least 100 homes were flooded in Spencer after recent heavy rains. More>>

Advanced technology helps law enforcement catch fugitive

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Advanced technology in police cars is helping to put more and more fugitives behind bars. More>>

Exploiting kids for sex charges top Mercer County indictments

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The June term of the Mercer County grand jury heard some big cases.  Among the indictments were people charges with everything from First Degree Murder and Use of a Minor in Filming Sexually Explicit Conduct More>>

Doubleheader at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Friday

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The West Virginia Miners will host a doubleheader at Linda K Epling Stadium on Friday night at 5:05 p.m. against the Chillicothe Paints.  The Miners had a slow start to the season with a record of 2-5 More>>

Huntington man killed trying to stop rolling van

Police say a Huntington man as killed when he tried to stop a minivan as it rolled down his steep driveway. More>>

Three indicted for murder by special grand jury

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A special Grand Jury met in Raleigh County on Tuesday and indicted three men on murder charges.  Even though the charges are the same, the cases are unrelated. More>>

Smoke reported coming from Raleigh County school

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Clouds of smoke reported coming from a Raleigh County High School early Friday morning.  Raleigh County Emergency Dispatches told 59News that smoke was reportedly seen coming from Liberty High School in More>>

Home goes up in flames in Beckley

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A home goes up in flames in Beckley. Raleigh County Dispatchers told 59News a kitchen was reportedly on fire late Thursday night.
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One injured after two tractor-trailer crash on I-77

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One person is injured after two tractor-trailer wrecked on I-77 in Raleigh County. West Virginia Turnpike Police confirm with 59News that two trucks were involved in an accident. More>>

Residents briefed on impact of Scout Jamboree

The Boy Scouts of America held a meeting to tell Fayette County residents what to expect from next month's 2013 National Scout Jamboree. More>>

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy handing out diplomas

The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is marking a milestone: Its 40th class graduates Friday, and many cadets will receive their high school diplomas instead of a GED. More>>

Fla. sports bar deck collapses, dozens into water

A packed outdoor deck behind a popular Miami-area sports bar partially collapsed during the NBA Finals on Thursday night, sending dozens of patrons into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay. More>>

Sex offender hearing for Ohio football players

A judge is ready to classify as sex offenders two Ohio high school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year. More>>

Police: Gunman shot 3, self at St. Louis business

An argument inside a St. Louis home health care business escalated into gun violence Thursday when a man shot three other people before turning the gun on himself, police said. More>>

1 dead, 77 hurt in La. plant explosion Video included

A ground-rattling explosion Thursday at a chemical plant in Louisiana ignited a blaze that killed one person and injured dozens of others, authorities said. Witnesses described a chaotic scene of towering flames and workers... More>>

UPDATE: Firefighters work to put out car fire on Interstate 77

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A Sport Utility Vehicle went up in flames along the side of Interstate 77 on Thursday. More>>

Update: Raleigh General disaster drill in preparation for Jamboree Video included

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The Boy Scouts are known for always being prepared. More>>

Wanted Mercer County high school counselor nabbed by troopers

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After 18 months on the run a West Virginia fugitive is nabbed in Florida. Brett Bowyer is a former high school counselor from Mercer County and he was wanted for possession of child pornography. He was More>>

Storm leaves 100K without power in Va.

More than 100,000 homes and businesses were without power in Virginia after a storm packing strong winds swept through the state. More>>

Shots fired in Raleigh County gun battle

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One Raleigh County man is in the hospital Thursday after a shoot-out with a West Virginia State Trooper.
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Appeals court to hear more on EPA, W.Va. mine case

Arch Coal is preparing to re-argue key points in a long-running battle over the Environmental Protection Agency's retroactive veto of a water pollution permit for a massive West Virginia strip mine. More>>

Senators ask network to ban kids' junk food ads

West Virginia's Jay Rockefeller is among four U.S. senators asking Nickelodeon to ban ads targeted at children that promote and sell junk food and sugar. More>>

Roane County 911 center evacuated due to flooding

A state emergency official says Roane County's 911 center has been evacuated and roads in the Spencer area are closed because of flash flooding. More>>

Inspector in Philadelphia collapse commits suicide

A veteran inspector who surveyed a downtown building weeks before it collapsed, killing 6 people, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound a week after the accident, authorities said Thursday. More>>

Patriot, union exchange jabs during bankruptcy

Prospects of a strike involving union workers at Patriot Coal Corp. are intensifying after a bankruptcy judge signed off on the company's push to abandon its labor agreement with the miners. More>>

Man arrested for stealing copper from mine site

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Wyoming County man is in the southern regional jail on grand larceny charges. More>>

Bear cub shot and killed in Glade Springs Resort Video included

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A bear cub, found in a gated community, was shot and killed at Glade Springs Resort in Raleigh County on Monday. More>>

Huntington mayor seeks cooperation with Charleston

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says it's time for his city and Charleston to start working together. More>>

W.Va. court dismisses negligence suit against DHHR

The state Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Department of Health and Human Resources of negligence in the death of a Sissonville man who choked on a hot dog at a day shelter. More>>

3 wildfires burn out of control in Colorado Video included

A wildfire fueled by hot temperatures, gusty winds and thick, bone-dry forests has destroyed 92 homes, damaged five more and prompted more than 7,000 residents northeast of Colorado Springs to flee, sheriff's officials... More>>

Two dead after major accident on Interstate 581 in Roanoke

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Two people are dead after a major accident on Interstate 581 in Roanoke on Wednesday. The accident took place around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to WVNS-TV's sister station, WDBJ-TV. The accident More>>

NRA goes after Sen. Manchin over guns compromise

After years of showering U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin with stellar ratings and campaign endorsements, the National Rifle Association targeted the West Virginia Democrat with a TV ad launched Wednesday over his continuing push for... More>>

Locals prepare for what could be the 2013 Derecho

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It's been almost one year since a Derecho rocked the Mountain State. More>>

Report responds to W.Va. handling of 2012 derecho

The summer storms that pummeled West Virginia last year have the Tomblin administration seeking to improve emergency response plans. More>>

Bluefield hospital to upgrade critical care units

State regulators have approved Bluefield Regional Medical Center's plan to upgrade its intensive and coronary units. More>>

Oak Hill retail store site of latest break-in

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Just days after a Dollar General in Fayette County is robbed, a retail shop right across the street is the site of an overnight burglary. More>>

New mayor voted in Greenbrier County town

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White Sulphur Springs votes in a new mayor. More>>

Mercer County man sentenced on murder and kidnapping charges Video included

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Tracy Lee Atwell was sentenced to life with mercy. More>>

Man walks across state to help fight hunger

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If you see a man walking along the street in a bright yellow t-shirt this week, he's not doing road work or looking for a ride. More>>

Helicopter makes forced landing in Morgantown

Federal aviation officials are investigating a helicopter that lost power and had to make a forced landing near Morgantown. More>>

Fugitive from justice arrested in Fayette County

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Florida man arrested on fugitive from justice charges. More>>

Fayette County man arrested on drug charges

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Fayette County man arrested on drug charges. More>>

Sex offenders arrested in sweep

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Arrests made in Mercer County sex offender sweep. More>>

Southern Baptists oppose allowing gay Boy Scouts

The Southern Baptist Convention has approved a resolution opposing the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts. More>>

Son severely beats dad, now facing murder charge

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A father is dead and a son is charged with murder after a fight between the two. More>>

FIRST ON 59: Names released of Raleigh County teachers accused of inappropriate behavior with students

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A board of education meeting was held Tuesday to discuss administrative issues involving two Raleigh County teachers accused of misconduct with two students in separate incidents. More>>

Beckley Gymnastics holds Cheer Camp Video included

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Beckley Gymnastics hosts cheer camp. More>>

High bacteria prompts beach closure in Norfolk

Norfolk health officials say high bacteria levels in the water have forced a section of Ocean View beach to be closed. More>>

School bus crash in Va. injures 2 students

Authorities say two special-needs students have sustained minor injuries after a school bus ran off a road and crashed in Chesterfield. More>>

Man arrested on alleged child sex crimes

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A Fayette County man is in trouble with the law after alleged sex crimes against a minor. Johnnie Jim Berry, Jr., 52, of Deep Water, W.Va. was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of First Degree More>>

Fayette County sheriffs investigate fake $20 bills

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The Fayette County Sheriffs Office is trying to find out how several counterfeit $20 bills got into the area. More>>

NYC bomb plot details settle little in NSA debate

The Obama administration declassified a handful of details Tuesday that credited its PRISM Internet spying program with intercepting a key email that unraveled a 2009 terrorist plot in New York. More>>

Princeton Police Chief announced retirement

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The City of Princeton will have a new man at the head of the police department. More>>

Active-shooter drills advised for W.Va. schools

Southern West Virginia's top federal prosecutor says all schools should practice responding to an attack by a gunman as part of their planning for guarding against violence. More>>

Trial date set for suspected Hinton arsonist

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Billy Joe Gill will go before a jury of his peers in July.  Gill is charged with First Degree Arson and two counts of Attempted Murder. More>>

Voters in West Virginia municipalities head to the polls

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June 11 is election day in cities and towns across West Virginia. More>>

No charges in dog rescue at Valley Falls

Authorities say no charges will be filed in the rescue of a dog that was swept over waterfalls at Valley Falls State Park. More>>

UPDATE: No Charges to be Filed Following Dog Rescue at Valley Falls State Park

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The Division of Natural Resources said it will not file charges against a man who rescued a dog at Valley Falls State Park. More>>

UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal turnpike accident

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An fatal accident that happened on the West Virginia Turnpike kept State Troopers busy on Monday looking for what happened. More>>

Graffiti vandals leave their mark in Bluefield, Mercer County Video included

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Vandals leave their mark behind in one local city, and now the search is on for who is behind the damage.
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Richmond airport evacuated due to threatening call

Richmond International Airport has been evacuated due to a threat. More>>

Huntington council OKs neighborhood redevelopment

An aging public housing complex in Huntington will be demolished to make way for commercial development. More>>

W.Va. man accused of making threat goes on trial

An attorney for a Sissonville man says his client wasn't making threats when he said he wanted to take a gun to a high school football game. More>>

Feds: All girls to have morning-after pill access

The federal government on Monday told a judge it will reverse course and take steps to comply with his order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions. More>>

Philadelphia collapse survivor describes ordeal

The city's top prosecutor announced a grand jury was being convened to investigate a building collapse that killed six people and injured 13 others, including a woman who on Monday described hearing the sound of falling... More>>

AP Source: Tebow to sign with Patriots

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Tim Tebow may still have a future in the NFL after all. More>>

Cincinnati Bengal Adam 'Pacman' Jones arrested

Court documents show that Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested and jailed on one count of assault after police say he allegedly "knowingly attempted to cause physical harm" to a woman in Cincinnati... More>>

Woman sues W.Va. clinic over abortion procedure

A lawsuit alleges a West Virginia doctor ignored a woman's wishes to stop an abortion procedure and left the fetus' head in her uterus. More>>

Funding approved for Coalfield Expressway

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The West Virginia Division of Highways announced on Friday that the Coalfields Expressway Project will be moving forward in the fall of 2013.A $20 Million contract to work on a two mile section of the More>>

Wheeling Island will renew table game license

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack says it will renew its table games license in July, saving 100 jobs at least one year. More>>

It's road trip time - Where is the cheapest gas prices? Video included

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With the season of summer almost here, it's that time again for road trips to your favorite beach destinations. More>>

59News Exclusive: Granddaughter of assaulted grandparents speaks Video included

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Joshua Rhodes is accused of beating up an elderly couple and he has been on the run since June 4th. More>>

Update: Car accident in Coal City takes down utility pole Video included

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One person is in the hospital and a utility pole is down in Coal City following a car accident that happened Saturday afternoon. More>>

Greenbrier County Bomb Scare, All Clear Video included

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Greenbrier County EMS evacuated Caldwell Country Store immediately after a call of a bomb scare came in around 12 p.m. on Sunday.
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Dollar General robbed in Fayette County Video included

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Fayette County Emergency Services told 59News the Dollar General Store in Oak Hill was robbed Sunday night.
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Fire destroys Logan County funeral home

The state Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a funeral home in Logan County. More>>

Va. couple who kept girl in cage to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing is set for a Gloucester County couple convicted of keeping their daughter in a makeshift cage. More>>

W.Va. forum to discuss threats to drinking water

Environmental groups are sponsoring a conference in Buckhannon on how drinking water can be harmed by mountaintop removal coal mining and natural gas drilling. More>>

Illegal dumping? Fay. County residents say pollution is not okay Video included

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Neighbors in the Wolf Creek area of Fayetteville are fired up because pieces of dilapidated houses are being dumped in the natural water source right behind their homes where their kids bike, fish and swim. More>>

Man kills 4 in Calif. before police shoot him dead Video included

A man with a semi-automatic rifle killed four people and injured five others Friday as he carried out a deadly rampage across several blocks of a normally idyllic beachfront city. Police shot him dead in the Santa Monica... More>>

Ohio man faces 329 charges in missing women case

A man accused of holding three women captive in his run-down home in Cleveland for a decade and fathering a child with one of them has been indicted on 329 charges including murder, kidnapping and rape, prosecutors said. More>>

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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:31:45 GMT
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    Fayette County Sheriff deputies are looking into a home invasion that happened Wednesday morning. According to 911 dispatchers, it happened at a home on Gatewood Road in Oak Hill at approximately 1 a.m.
    Fayette County Sheriff deputies are looking into a home invasion that happened Wednesday morning. According to 911 dispatchers, it happened at a home on Gatewood Road in Oak Hill at approximately 1 a.m.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:00:59 GMT
    59 News has received reports of high waters and hail on Monday night in the viewing area. Viewers have even sent in pictures of ominous looking clouds over the area. StormTracker 59 Chief Meteorologist
    59 News has received reports of high waters and hail on Monday night in the viewing area. Viewers have even sent in pictures of ominous looking clouds over the area. StormTracker 59 Chief Meteorologist
  • A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...
    A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" - then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along...

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