Crime & Public Safety
07/12/2026 · Wayne County
Eight defendants sentenced in Texas immigration center shooting
A federal court has sentenced eight defendants to prison terms between 25 and 100 years for their involvement in a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center on July 4. One defendant received a 100-year sentence after shooting and wounding a police officer during the confrontation.
Trump Names Manhattan Federal Prosecutor as Intelligence Director
President-elect Donald Trump selected Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, as his director of national intelligence. The choice came after Trump's initial pick for the role faced criticism.
06/15/2026
Five Men Recruited for Cambodia Casino Jobs Say They Were Trafficked Into Fraud Network
Five young men accepted jobs at a Cambodian casino, according to their accounts. They say they instead found themselves held against their will and forced to participate in fraud schemes targeting U.S. residents.
06/13/2026
Trump Open to Compensation Fund for Jan. 6 Defendants Charged With Assault
President Donald Trump declined to rule out government payments to individuals charged with assaulting police during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Trump characterized such compensation as part of an anti-weaponization effort.
06/13/2026
Colorado Court Overturns Homicide Convictions for Paramedics in Elijah McClain Case
A Colorado appellate court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics involved in Elijah McClain's death in 2019. The court determined prosecutors failed to prove the medics caused McClain's death.
06/13/2026
Russian airstrikes kill at least 18 across Ukrainian cities
Russian airstrikes struck major Ukrainian cities early Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 60, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks came after Ukrainian officials warned of an imminent large-scale assault.
06/13/2026
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Wetzel County Courthouse Hours of Operation: Monday- 9am-4:30pm Tuesday- 9am-4:30pm Wednesday- 9am-4:30pm Thursday- 9am-4:30pm Friday- 9am-4:30pm 4-H Camp Courthouse 911 Center New Martinsville Senior Center Hundred Senior Center Pine Grove Senior Center Paden City Senior Center War Memorial Building “County government as we know it today in West Virginia originated with the passage of the Judicial Amendment of 1880. The Amendment provided for a three-member, elective body; removed most of the county commissioner’s judicial function except limited ones as in settlement of accounts and appointment of guardians and committees; and retained the county court (now commission) with central authority in fiscal matters as its primary function. West Virginia’s counties do not possess inherent rights of self government. They are under the State’s complete control as its creation; and their authority to perform even local functions is spelled out in the Constitution or by legislative enactments. In addition to members of the county commission, the elective officials are sheriff, assessor, prosecuting attorney, surveyor, county clerk and circuit clerk.” —Richard Shelton 1913-2000 Founder of the West Virginia Association of Counties Directions Shiben Event Center Log In
Local Library Gears Up for New Community Programs
Exciting news from our local public library! A brand new schedule of engaging programs is set to be rolled out in the coming weeks. These events will cater to a wide range of interests and age groups, fostering learning and community connection. Keep an eye out for the official announcement with all the details!
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Wetzel County Courthouse Hours of Operation: Monday- 9am-4:30pm Tuesday- 9am-4:30pm Wednesday- 9am-4:30pm Thursday- 9am-4:30pm Friday- 9am-4:30pm Wetzel County Courthouse and Commission offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Columbus Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Directions to Courthouse “County government as we know it today in West Virginia originated with the passage of the Judicial Amendment of 1880. The Amendment provided for a three-member, elective body; removed most of the county commissioner’s judicial function except limited ones as in settlement of accounts and appointment of guardians and committees; and retained the county court (now commission) with central authority in fiscal matters as its primary function. West Virginia’s counties do not possess inherent rights of self government. They are under the State’s complete control as its creation; and their authority to perform even local functions is spelled out in the Constitution or by legislative enactments. In addition to members of the county commission, the elective officials are sheriff, assessor, prosecuting attorney, surveyor, county clerk and circuit clerk.” —Richard Shelton 1913-2000 Founder of the West Virginia Association of Counties WHEN VISITING THE COURTHOUSE When visiting the courthouse, you will be required to enter through the main entrance on Main Street. If you require the use of handicap accessibility, there is a handicap accessible entrance on the south side of the building on Washington Street. In addition, there is handicap parking available on Washington Street near that entrance. Our courthouse is a secure facility. You will be screened by security officers upon entry. You will be required to go through a metal detector and remove all metallic objects from your pockets. Any packages or bags will be x-rayed. All firearms are strictly prohibited. We will do our best to make your visit friendly and convenient. County Holiday Schedule Log In
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
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