Regional news — Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Mercer County woman arrested after hit-and-run leads to high-speed pursuit in Summers County

SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Princeton woman was arrested Friday morning after a hit-and-run investigation led to a high-speed vehicle pursuit through Hinton, according to the Summers County Sheriff’s Office…

Lootpress Crime · 6:35 PM

Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Charleston, West Virginia, had a simple message Saturday for the crowd who showed up to the state Capitol: vote early. The general election is Nov. 3 in West Virginia. Early voting…

WV Watch · 4:48 PM

Thousands attend Bridge Day 2026 despite chilly, windy weather

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thousands of visitors gathered at the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayette County on Saturday, October 17, for Bridge Day 2026, despite chilly temperatures and windy conditions during the…

Lootpress · 3:29 PM

Weekend outlook: Cold and windy, but with plenty of sunshine

A few lingering showers are being seen as well on the radar, and some of these could be falling in the wintry form in the highest elevation portions of the area. For the Bridge Day festivities, we should be dry, but it…

WOAY · 12:45 AM