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- DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 5 (PART 1) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:11AMUpdates include: Scott Caan is "Danno" for CBS's "Hawaii Five-O"; Robert Patrick joins ABC's "Edgar Floats"; and over 15 pilots name their directors.
- Disney Channel previews new projects Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:55PMDisney Channel is developing a "Tron" animated series to follow the upcoming theatrical release of "Tron: Legacy."
- BREAKING NEWS: Suspicious Package Found in Athens Parking Garage; All Clear Given Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:07PMThe package was found on the first floor of the Municipal Parking Garage Monday morning.
- Most Sex Offenders in Compliance in Lawrence County, Ohio Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:53AMAccording to the U.S. Marshals Office only ten of the 105 registered sex offenders in Lawrence County, Ohio were found to be out of compliance.
- Rebuilt "Rock Crusher Curve" Dedicated Monday Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:53AMThe $12 million road project runs nearly a mile and half along U.S. 60 between Olive Hill and Interstate 64.
- Hiram Moore Sentenced to Prison Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:53AMA former Marshall University football player convicted of drug charges, but given a second chance, is now headed to prison.
- Family Pushing for Tougher School Bus Safety Laws Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:07PMThe family of 6-year-old Haven McCarthy is fighting for tougher penalties for drivers who don't stop for a school buses' flashing lights.
- Higher Education Might Not See Budget Cuts Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:53PMStumbo says House leaders now are hoping to restore money for higher education in both years.
- Verizon Waives Long-Distance Calling Fees to Chile Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:52PMAs fear and concern grow for loved ones in the country of Chile, Verizon is making it easier for loved ones to keep in touch.
- Folks in Ohio Butting Out Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:08PMState health officials say complaints filed against businesses for violating Ohio's smoking ban are dropping, a sign that more bars and restaurants are following the law.
- Climate Monitoring Station in Talks Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:08PMA proposed weather and climate monitoring station for northeastern Kentucky is still under consideration despite local officials declining to pay for a security fence around it.
- Iraqi Students Head to WVU Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:08PMAn initiative to educate young Iraqis in America has already produced 13 applications and two engineering school acceptances at West Virginia University.
- Doctor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicare Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:07PMA doctor at a southern West Virginia pain clinic has pleaded guilty to allowing staff members to use his federal drug registration number to issue prescriptions.
- A "Thrilling" Night at the Apollo Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:53PMOrganizers say since Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 got their start at the original Apollo, it only made sense to pay tribute to the King of Pop.
- Huntington Budget Talks Begin Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:52PMOn the chopping block this week: revenue, contingencies, the Police Department, City Council, city clerk, human resources, and the legal department.
- Barboursville Couple Honeymooning in Tsunami Zone, Relieved Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:08PMJoseph and City Jefferson are on the island of Maui for a little R&R, but now they are moving to higher ground hoping to stay safe during the storm.
- Super Tax Site Saturday Provides Free Tax Help Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:07PMThere is still more than a month until your taxes are due, but the stress of getting the task accomplished still weighs heavily on the minds of many.
- Marshall Alumni Center Opens Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:22PMNine million dollars later, the Marshall University's Alumni Center has a new home in Foundation Hall.
- Car Crashes into Bridge Support, One Killed Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:07PMOne man is dead after crashing his car into a bridge on Route 194 East in Biggs, Kentucky.
- Clear the Snow Before You Go Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:37PMHitting the roads in a snow covered car could cost you.
- Eastern Kanawha County Chief Remembered Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:13PMThe Glasgow community remembered one of their own Thursday with a special funeral procession.
- Michigan Couple Arrested on Drug Charges Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:43PMKentucky State Police arrested Sonny Roundtree and Brittany Langford of Detroit, Michigan Thursday in the parking lot of the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.
- Ohio Bars Can Fight Smoking Ban Fines Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMA group challenging a policy used to enforce Ohio's ban on workplace smoking says a judge's ruling in favor of a Columbus bar means other taverns who have been cited by the Ohio Department of Health could have their violations tossed.
- Possible Changes to the School Calendar Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMThe Cabell County Board of Education is getting input from teachers and staff about three different calendar options for future school years.
- Kentucky Senate Approves Public School Bible Classes Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMThe Senate has voted overwhelmingly to allow Bible classes to be taught in public schools across Kentucky.
- Finalists Named for WVU's Next Mountaineer Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMThe four will compete against each other in a cheer-off at Saturday's WVU-Cincinnati men’s basketball game.
- Three Arrested in Flatwoods, Ky. Drug Raid Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMOfficers arrested Mary Basenback, 46, of Flatwoods; Lawrence Basenback, 54 of Flatwoods; and Morris Jordan, 34 of Ashland.
- Emergency Road Aid Funds Awarded to Lewis County Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:58PMThis money will be used to replace a bridge on Manley Hollow Road.
- Former Senate Majority Leader to Speak at Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:52AMFormer U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) will be the keynote speaker at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.
- BREAKING NEWS: Police Chase Ends in Crash Along I-77, Two Officers Hurt Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:38AMWest Virginia State Police tell WSAZ.com two officers were injured in a police chase that ended in a crash along Interstate 77 between Fairplain and Ripley.
- Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes on West Virginia Turnpike; Traffic Backed Up Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:37PMEmergency crews were on the scene of a tractor-trailer accident Wednesday night on the West Virginia Turnpike.
- Two People Arrested in South Charleston Meth Bust Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:53PMTwo people in Kanawha County faced charges Wednesday night after a meth bust in South Charleston.
- School Science Fairs Being Phased Out Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:53PMIn Cabell County, W.Va., the science fair as many know it is becoming an endangered species. It's a matter of balancing a pursuit of knowledge with a changing world of funding and politics.
- Man Sues W.Va. State Police, Saying He Was Beaten by Troopers Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:07PMA Danville man has sued three State Police officers, claiming they harassed and beat him at the agency's barracks in Logan.
- Repairs on Yeager Airport's EMAS System Could Start Next Week Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:37PMConstruction on the damaged EMAS System at Yeager Airport in Charleston is expected to get underway next week.
- Ky. Legislature Considers Sentencing Options for Teens Caught "Sexting" Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:08PMThe House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved the legislation that gives judges an alternative in cases involving first-offense sexting, or sharing sexually explicit photos, videos and chat by cell phone or online.
- Ohio Traffic Deaths at Record Low Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:52PMState agencies say Ohio traffic deaths fell last year to the lowest level in more than 70 years of record-keeping, continuing a trend of safer roads.
- BREAKING NEWS: Two People Thrown From Car, I-79 Re-opened Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:28PMThe northbound lanes of Interstate 79 between Clendenin and Elkview are back open after a single vehicle accident.
- Ohio Shools Face Calamity Day Cuts Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:58PMDistricts will have only three calamity days beginning in the 2010-2011 school year.
- Scioto County Man Charged With Importuning Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:58PMSheriff Marty Donini says deputies arrested Wade Bales,23,of Stout.
- School Receives Threatening Phone Call, Parent Charged Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:58AMKanawha County Sheriff's Deputies spent Wednesday morning at a local elementary school after a threatening phone call was made.
- Ohio Appliance Rebate Program Begins March 26 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:43AMOhio will provide rebates to people who buy energy efficient appliances for their homes beginning March 26.
- Kentucky Jury Holds DuPont Liable in Chemical Leak Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:43AMA federal jury has found DuPont liable for a chemical leak that sickened and injured three people in Greenup County, Kentucky.
- Wheelersburg Man Charged With Sexual Assault Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:28AMA man from Wheelersburg is under arrest, after a mom says he sexually assaulted her 13-year-old daughter.
- Ripley Police Officer Indicted on Sexual Assault Charge Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:28AMA Ripley police officer has been indicted on a sexual assault charge.
- House Fire Reported on Charleston's West Side Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:13AMFirefighters responded to a house fire on Charleston's west side.
- Kendrick Gives WVU Fund Another $125,000 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:13PMWest Virginia University alumnus Ken Kendrick is giving the school's College of Business and Economics another $125,000.
- Plex From Yo Gabba Gabba! to Visit Charleston Mall Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:28AMKids of all ages can dance to their favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! songs this weekend in Charleston.
- Kanawha Commission to Collect Back Taxes from Greenbrooke Associates Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:43AMThe Kanawha County Commission is planning to collect back taxes from the former owner of the Greenbrooke Building in Charleston.
- Poll: Strickland's Approval Rises Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:58AMA poll shows Ohio voters are slightly more approving of the job done by Governor Ted Strickland, and he has pulled ahead of Republican challenger John Kasich.