West Virginia
Woman Accused Of Smothering Baby On Trial
The woman accused of smothering her 4-month-old baby repeatedly was ordered to stand trial on charges Wednesday.
Some W. Va. Natives Upset By New MTV Series “Buckwild”
The new reality show “Buckwild” premiered on MTV Thursday night. It features young people having a good ol’ time, but some say it sends the wrong message. Welcome to the new “Jersey Shore,” 500 miles away in Charleston, West Virginia.
Thursday’s KDKA Afternoon News: January 3, 2012
Missed the Thursday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News? Well, here’s a recap of the highlights.
Local Congressmen On Gun Control In Wake Of Connecticut Shootings
In the wake of the latest mass killing of school children, many Americans feel exactly as the President when he spoke Sunday night at a memorial service in Connecticut.
W. Va. Senator Joe Manchin: Time To Rethink Gun Legislation
Sen. Joe Manchin, an avid hunter and lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, says it’s time for all sides in the gun policy debate to move beyond the political rhetoric and begin an honest discussion about reasonable restrictions on guns.
Man Found Guilty In Murder Of W. Va. Sheriff’s Deputy
A jury has convicted the man Jerod A. Green, 36, of Morgantown, W.Va., who was involved in police chase that ended in a crash that claimed the life of Sgt. Michael Todd May last February.
At least 4 Homes Destroyed In W. Va. Gas Line Explosion
A massive pipeline explosion and fire have destroyed at least five homes and forced the closure of an interstate in West Virginia.
W. Va. Senator Asks MTV To Scrap “Buckwild”
A West Virginia Senator is asking MTV to scrap its new reality show, which follows a group of young people from his state.
Hearing Postponed For W. Va. Woman Accused Of Suffocating Baby
For the second time in as many weeks, Shawn Nelson drove the 270 miles from Boone County, W. Va. to Pittsburgh with his now 5-month-old son Eli in his arms, hoping to hear a legal decision involving his wife Rachel, only to go back home with no such result.
Father Of Baby Suffocated By Mother Speaks Out
Shawn Nelson says there’s only one thing he wants for Thanksgiving, “and I’ve got it right here.” He traveled to Pittsburgh from Boone County, W. Va., holding his baby – who was the subject of a criminal prosecution of his wife Rachel Nelson.
2 Killed In West Virginia Crash
Police are investigating after two people were killed in an early Monday morning accident in West Virginia.
Power Still Out, Kids Still Not Back To School In Preston County, W.Va.
The prettiness of the snow-capped hills of Preston County offers no hint of the hardships of the past 10 days.
Man Wanted In Garfield SWAT Incident Arrested In W. Va.
A 23-year-old Pittsburgh man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Huntington, W.Va., as police there were investigating an unrelated incident.
Steelers Player Profile: Will Johnson
The fact that the Steelers are using a fullback at all is normally newsworthy, but when that fullback can also play tight end, special teams and be a red zone threat you start wondering where this player came from. Today we tell you.
Sandy Creates Blizzard Conditions In W. Va.
While Hurricane Sandy brought flooding to much of the East Coast, the storm brought snow to much of West Virginia. Blizzard conditions left a wintery blanket over much of the state.













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