No more right turn on red? As pedestrian deaths rise, US cities consider bans
CHICAGO (AP) — Sophee Langerman was on her way to a bicycle safety rally in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in June when a car turning right rolled through a red light and slammed into her bike, which...
View ArticleMan dies in fatal Greenbrier County accident
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) -- Greenbrier County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a car accident involving a pedestrian on November 6, 2023. Bluefield, Virginia Police respond to shoplifter who stabbed...
View ArticleMercer County Route 7, Gardner Road, to be closed for repairs
MERCER COUNTY (WVNS) -- Gardner Road in Mercer County will be closed for repairs from 5:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, until 5:00 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023. UPDATE: Interstate 64...
View ArticleBridgeValley Community and Technical Community College releases truck driving...
MONTGOMERY, WV (WVNS) -- BridgeValley Community and Technical College received three new state-of-the-art commercial driver's license driving simulators. Diabetes Education class to be held by WVU...
View ArticleDUI checkpoint along US Rt. 19 in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- The West Virginia State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint along US Rt. 19 on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. Steep Valley Fire Update:...
View ArticleCar accident closes one lane of Robert C. Byrd Drive
SOPHIA, WV (WVNS) -- At approximately 12:07 P.M., a two car accident was reported on the 1200 block of Robert C. Byrd Drive in Sophia. The southbound lane of Robert C. Byrd Drive is shutdown...
View ArticleHow the WVDOH prepares for the winter weather
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Winter is coming and the West Virginia Division of Highways is making sure they are up and ready with their equipment and snowplows. WVDNR reminds hunters about simultaneous...
View ArticleDUI checkpoint on US Rt. 219 in Greenbrier County
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) -- There will be a sobriety checkpoint conducted by the West Virginia State Police on US Rt. 219 in the Fairlea area. This DUI checkpoint will start at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday,...
View ArticleThanksgiving car accidents are more likely than on Christmas
GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- The holidays are here, so that means drivers must be more cautious than ever on the roads. US officials releasing more RSV shots for newborns amid rising infections Since may...
View ArticleHow to file an insurance claim after a car accident
GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- With the colder seasons coming in and animals becoming more prevalent on the road, a car accident is bound to happen. Hunting safety reminders as buck firearms season starts in...
View ArticleThanksgiving car accidents are more likely than on Christmas
GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- The holidays are here, so that means drivers must be more cautious than ever on the roads. US officials releasing more RSV shots for newborns amid rising infections Since may...
View ArticlePlanned road closure announced in Greenbrier County
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) -- A road closure is planned for Pleasant Valley Road in Greenbrier County. From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 County Route 15/6, Pleasant Valley...
View ArticlePossible traffic delays due to the Beckley Christmas Parade
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- The Beckley Christmas Parade will affect traffic on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Enjoy holiday cheer at the Beckley Christmas Parade The Beckley Police Department warns anyone...
View ArticlePlanned road closure announced in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) -- A road closure is planned for Hunter Springs Road in Monroe County for canopy cutting. Starting Monday, December 4, 2023 through Friday, December 8, 2023, County Route...
View ArticlePartial closure announced for Wades Bridge in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) -- A Fayette County road will be partially closed for more than a month to allow for bridge repairs to be done. Beginning at 8:00 A.M. Monday, December 4, 2023 to Friday,...
View ArticleRoad in Hinton closed for holiday event
HINTON, WV (WVNS) -- Officials with the Hinton Police Department report a street in Hinton will be closed due to a holiday event. Pug rescued from Beckley dumpster needs a new home On Saturday,...
View ArticleVirginia sees decrease of traffic deaths for 2023 Thanksgiving weekend
RICHMOND, VA (WVNS) -- The Thanksgiving weekend is in our rear view mirror and the state of Virginia experienced a 53 percent decrease in the number of fatal car accidents over the 2023 holiday....
View ArticleThanksgiving car accidents are more likely than on Christmas
GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- The holidays are here, so that means drivers must be more cautious than ever on the roads. US officials releasing more RSV shots for newborns amid rising infections Since may...
View ArticleRoad in Hinton closed for holiday event
HINTON, WV (WVNS) -- Officials with the Hinton Police Department report a street in Hinton will be closed due to a holiday event. Pug rescued from Beckley dumpster needs a new home On Saturday,...
View ArticleRoad closure planned for Slab Fork Road in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) -- A temporary road closure was announced for Slab Fork Road in Raleigh County. Planned road closure announced in Monroe County From Wednesday, December 6, 2023 through...
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