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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — An Ohio man was sentenced to prison Friday after he was convicted of a plethora of charges, including murder and arson, prosecutors said. James Paul Ruggles, 33, of Scioto County was handed a life sentence without parole eligibility for the next 48 years, according to a social media post from Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman. Ruggles was found guilty following a trial that lasted four days, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors said on Sept.

Fri, April 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM Federal prosecutors say 42-year-old Dustin Bowles has been convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a child while abroad. (WCHS) HUNTINGTON, W.V.a. (WCHS) — A Putnam County man is facing decades in prison after being convicted of a sex crime that occurred in Europe while he was serving in the military, federal prosecutors said.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Gas prices continue to climb across the country, leaving wallets thinner and prompting commuters to consider alternative transportation. “As we’ve looked at the fuel cost rising across the world, we realize that now’s our time to kind of take our role to the citizens and let them use our service,” said Sean Hill, executive director of the Kanawha Valley Regional Transit Authority.

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce separation in joint Instagram post Fri, April 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM Updated Fri, April 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: (L-R) Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird attend the 2025 New York #LWTSUMMIT at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on October 07, 2025 in New York City.

by RAY LEWIS | The National News Desk Fri, April 17, 2026 at 4:27 PM President Donald Trump told Axios on Friday that he expects the Iran war to end this weekend. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — President Donald Trump reportedly expects the Iran war to end this weekend. He told Axios on Friday that Washington and Tehran negotiators will likely reach an agreement on Saturday or Sunday. "The Iranians want to meet. They want to make a deal.

by RAY LEWIS | The National News Desk Fri, April 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM Senator Susan Collins said Thursday that she would vote to curb President Donald Trump's war against Iran if it stretches past the end of the month. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Semafor World Economy) HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — Senator Susan Collins, the Maine Republican, said Thursday it’s very likely that she votes to curb President Donald Trump’s war against Iran if it extends past the end of the month.

WHEELING, W.Va. (WCHS) — Former West Virginia and United States representative David McKinley has died at 79. McKinley, a civil engineer, business owner and congressman, was born in Wheeling in 1947 and graduated from Perdue University in 1970. McKinley was member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from 1980 to 1995 and served six terms in Congress from 2011 to 2023. Committee assignments included the House Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Investigations, Energy and Environment.

by MARIA TEDESCO | The National News Desk Fri, April 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 13: A detailed view of the FIFA World Cup 2026 sign inside Dallas Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, on April 13, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (TNND) — Many cities across the U.S. are preparing to host a "historic" World Cup this summer.

Fri, April 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM Officials are asking for the public’s help in an arson investigation in Parkersburg. (West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office) PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — Officials are asking for the public’s help in an arson investigation in Parkersburg. The fire was reported about 7 a.m. along East 12th Street in Parkersburg, according to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Fri, April 17, 2026 at 3:25 PM First responders are on scene of a small plane that crashed in Lawrence County, Ohio. (Courtesy of Seth Bledsoe) LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — First responders are on scene of a small plane that crashed in Lawrence County, Ohio. The crash was reported about 2:15 p.m. near County Road 1A at the Scioto/Lawrence County, according to Lawrence County dispatchers. Dispatchers said the plane was reportedly on fire after it crashed.