Regional news — Sunday, October 11, 2026

Updated 10:32 AM, Monday, November 2, 2026

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Well above average temperatures early week before temperatures crash into weekend.

Rain is still falling across southern West Virginia for your Sunday night and it will last through your early Monday morning. Most of the rain should be parting our area around noon and the clouds should clear out for a…

WOAY · 9:15 PM

Concussion signs & symptoms: when to take high school players off the field

The NFHS distinguishes between concussion signs, which can be seen from the outside, and concussion symptoms, which the athlete feels.

WOAY · 8:47 PM

Locals raising money for OHHS stadium restroom remodel

"...at the end of the day, we will put a plaque with all the contributors outside the restrooms."

WOAY · 8:30 PM

Donuts with Dad at Midland Trail High School this Tuesday

The Midland Trail parent-teacher organization is excited to continue its family engagement series with Donuts with Dad this Tuesday, October 13th.

WOAY · 8:09 PM

Wet leaves can be as slick as ice—drive safely this fall

If you do skid or hydroplane, don't panic or slam on your brakes. Instead, steer in the direction you want to go and release the gas pedal.

WOAY · 8:00 PM

Smoke alarms save lives—Local programs offer new ones for free

Fire marshal: "In all actuality, if it's a true fire, you have less than 2 minutes to get out of your home safely when that smoke detector goes off. So early notification gives everybody a chance to get out and get out…

WOAY · 7:54 PM

Fayette County man accused of threatening girlfriend, throwing her phone from vehicle

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Fayette County man is accused of throwing his girlfriend’s phone from a moving vehicle, pushing her onto a bed and threatening to knock her unconscious during a domestic altercation…

Lootpress Crime · 1:03 PM

eBay wildlife listings lead to undercover purchases in Bramwell

BRAMWELL, WV (LOOTPRESS) — An investigation into eBay listings led undercover officers to purchase live newts and turtles allegedly being possessed and sold illegally in Bramwell, according to an investigative account…

Lootpress Crime · 12:58 PM

Driver accused of fleeing trooper on I-77, striking guardrail in Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A driver towing a trailer loaded with lawn equipment faces charges after allegedly fleeing a West Virginia State Police trooper on Interstate 77 and striking a guardrail Sunday afternoon…

Lootpress Crime · 12:56 PM

Bluefield man accused of strangling wife, attacking daughter who intervened

BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Bluefield man faces domestic battery, strangulation and child abuse charges after allegedly attacking his wife and their 16-year-old daughter, who tried to intervene. Police responded to a…

Lootpress Crime · 12:34 PM

Woman accused of slashing tire at Princeton Taco Bell says she was trying to free a bird

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A woman accused of throwing a rock at an occupied vehicle and slashing a tire outside a Princeton Taco Bell told a state trooper she was trying to get a bird out, according to a police…

Lootpress Crime · 12:32 PM

Summers County man accused of threatening mother with knife, pushing her into bush

SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Summers County man who was reportedly recently released from jail following a murder and manslaughter case in Ohio has been arrested after allegedly threatening his mother with a knife…

Lootpress Crime · 11:43 AM

Rain continues through the weekend; Nice days set up early week before next system

It’s been a pretty rainy and gloomy day across southern West Virginia and we have another day of that as now Post-Tropical Storm Isaias is still moving towards West Virginia. The storm has 30 MPH winds right now and is…

WOAY · 12:02 AM