Driver in I-79 crash charged with neglect

WESTON, W.Va. — The driver in an I-79 that seriously injured two children has been charged with child neglect resulting in serious injuries. Fazila Kahn (WVRJA) Troopers from the West Virginia State Police said on March 14 that Fazila Kahn, 41, of Levittown, Pa., was southbound on I-79 at the 88-mile marker in Lewis County when…

DOH closes popular Preston County bridge; no plans to repair

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways has announced the immediate closure of the 113-year-old Bull Run Road Bridge in Preston County to vehicular traffic. Photo: Nathan Holth and Rick McOmber “This bridge recently received its annual inspection, at which time a number of major deficiencies were identified resulting in severe safety concerns,” WVDOH District…

Storm damage reported in north central counties

WESTON, W.Va. — Multiple buildings were damaged  and power outages reported in north central West Virginia as a result of severe storms that hit Sunday. The storm took a building down the rest of the way that was being demolished in Weston. (Photo/Teran Malone/MetroNews) Mon Power reported outages impacting more than 7,000 customers. There were more…

Child dies in ATV accident in Grant County

PETERSBURG, W.Va. — An ATV accident in Grant County claimed the life of a four-year old child Wednesday night. West Virginia State Police said the ATV crash happened along a power line right-of-way near Petersburg around 7:15 p.m.. Paramedics were first called to the scene and said three juveniles were riding the machine when it…