Stay up-to-date on breaking news, school closings, local sports, boil water advisories and more. Six people were killed when a helicopter being flown during a reunion for enthusiasts of historical aircraft crashed on Wednesday evening in Logan County, W.Va., the authorities said. LOGAN, WV (WOWK) A legend in the first responder world in West Virginia has passed away. He was my field supervisor for many years, never seen the man mad. Get your Mammo" campaign. Senator Joe Manchin issued a statement Thursday morning: Gayle and I are devastated to hear of the deaths of six people killed in a horrific helicopter crash in Logan County. Feksete is a graduate of the University of Michigan's College of Arts and Sciences. West Virginia's GOP supermajority House of Delegates passed a bill Monday that would create a test for courts to apply when people challenge government regulations they believe interfere with their constitutional right to religious freedom. 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Named Biscuits with the Boss, the collaboration is inspired by Lassos shortbread cookies and a daily ritual of delivering the treats during a chat with his boss, Rebecca Welton. That area is known as Kelly Hollow. The crash occurred in a mountainous area near Route 17, at Blair Mountain. Benjamin Cooper, 27, of Toronto, was charged with offences in relation to the seven youths between 14 and 17. Delegates battle over policy to prevent homeschool transfers in child abuse cases. 3 hours ago; Lincoln County shocks Lady Wildcats, ending reigning Class AAA champions season at 11-12. Six people reportedly died in a helicopter crash in West Virginia on Wednesday. The incident happened in the Kelly Mountain area The recalled Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cups may contain pecans. Subscribe Now Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Six people reportedly died in a helicopter crash in West Virginia on Wednesday. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and my staff and I stand prepared to support the Logan County authorities, first responders and entire community during this time of need.. HUNTINGTON Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. selected West Virginia native Adam Greathouse to attend the Super Bowl LVII in Arizona on Feb. 12. The ceremony ended with Mounts being escorted from the church on his truck just one last time. U.S. That suspect confessed to the crime. The service was held at the Central United Baptist Church. The aircraft was part of this weeks Huey Reunion happening at the Logan Airport sponsored by Marpat Aviation. Praying for the family members of those involved and our first responders on the scene.. Police also said they were concerned there may have been other victims in the Ottawa and Kingston areas. LOGAN, W.Va. Hot Cup and Stark Tower owner Michael Cline was arrested Thursday evening on three warrants pertaining to solicitation of explicit material from a minor and sexual assault. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. CHARLESTON AARP West Virginia invites community organizations and local governments across the Mountain State to apply for its 2023 Community Challenge grant program. The victims names have not been released to the public. According to the Logan County Office of Emergency Management, state Route 17 near Kelly Hollow remains closed because of the helicopter crash. Low 54F. There were two events taking place in Logan County at the time of the crash, Ms. Porter said on Thursday: a festival in Logan and the seventh annual Huey reunion, meant to celebrate the Bell UH-1B helicopters, nicknamed Hueys. Ms. Porter said she did not know if the victims were participating in any of those events. LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) Family, friends, community members and first responders from across West Virginia said their final goodbyes to Cora Volunteer Fireman Charlie Mounts on Saturday. Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo county WV Mugshots, Arrests, charges, current and former inmates. Chance of rain 100%. U.S. Low 58F. According to the Federation Aviation Administration the tail number on the helicopter that crashed is registered to Gordon Prescott of Princeton. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Chance of rain 100%. Low 53F. The Cora Volunteer Fire Department says that any department or agency that wants to honor Mounts by putting an apparatus in the funeral can do so. Cathy and I are praying for the families of those killed in this tragic helicopter crash.. Cloudy with periods of rain. I went up to the helicopter, but the fire was just so hot, so intense, the woman, Bobbi Childs, told WSAZ-3, a television station in Huntington. The list was released by Logan County Prosecuting Attorney David Wandling. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The three suspects are being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail. . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This is a heartbreaking time for the families, friends and loved ones of those in the crash, and I know our entire state feels this loss. According to the City of Logan Fire Department, the crews Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. WV Obituaries Sign up to get our statewide obits delivered to your inbox daily. According to acting U.S. Attorney Lisa WVOW News BECKLEY Another individual has been sentence to prison for firearms trafficking out of Beckley 36-year-old Maurice Johnson, of WVOW News THACKER A Kentucky man died from injuries sustained Sunday at a coal mining operation in Mingo County, according to Governor Chapmanville's Charity Atwood (left) and Tayli Smith (right) double team Liberty Raleigh's Brooke Brown (40) during the second quarter of Logan's Jarron Glick (5) knocks down one of his two 3-pointers in the Wildcats 77-51 win over Wayne on Senior Night at the Willie Akers Man's Braeden Smith (15) looks to pass out of a double team in earlier action against Lincoln County on Jan. 21 at the Man Memorial Alaira Evans launches a 3-pointer in Chapmanville's win over Charleston Catholic last week in the Lady Tigers final regular season home Bill Lusk | WVOW News CROWN Two people were killed and another airlifted in a late night auto accident in Logan County on Sunday Chapmanville's Devon Workman (3) blocks the shot of Bluefield's Regnald Hairston (21) during the first quarter of the Par Mar Stores Man's Trace Doty is closely guard by Westside's Colton Lester in a game played on Jan. 19 at the Man Memorial Fieldhouse. Okey Jean Steele, 74, of Ikes Fork, WV, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV.Okey was born January 11, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA a son of the late Robert E. and Mary Etta Steele.In addition to his parents Okey was preceded in death by brothers, Roy and Harold Steele.Survivors include his wife, Bertha Jean Steele of the home; son . Trapped eagle in Pocahontas County saved by a string of concerned individuals. Sonya Porter, the deputy director of the Logan County Office of Emergency Management, confirmed the deaths to MetroNews. This is a developing story, please check back for updates. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? CHARLESTON The West Virginia Senate has approved a bill that would allow the development of connector trails from existing private trail systems to give all-terrain vehicle users access to Named Biscuits with the Boss, the collaboration is inspired by Lassos shortbread cookies and a daily ritual of delivering the treats during a chat with his boss, Rebecca Welton. WebAll of todays top news stories from The Logan Banner. The reunion offers tourist rides. LOGAN Sixty-four indictments were returned in Logan County Circuit Court after the grand jury met in January. WV Special Offers Special offers from businesses around your area. . WebLocal News; COVID; Community Events; State News; Sports; Politics; Schools; County Government; State Government; State Police; Southern; City Government; Attorney Low 53F. Six people have died after a helicopter used for tourism flights crashed onto a highway in West Virginia on Wednesday. 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Madison Volunteer Fire Department Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports MAN Senior Colton Miller 16 of his game-high 25 points in the second half as Man snapped a nine-game losing Chapmanville's Tucker Adkins (11) launches a 3-pointer during the Tigers 27-point fourth quarter outburst Wednesday night at Danny Godby Logan's Natalie Blankenship (1) and Addyson Amick (3) double team Lincoln County's Elizabeth Blankenship (00) during second half action Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports SISSONVILLE Chapmanville wrapped up the Cardinal Conference championship Tuesday night with an 87-46 over the Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports NAUGATUCK A late fourth quarter Man rally came up short as Class A No.