My Radio Jamz | radioNOVO News WV News Roundup for April 30, 2026

Good morning,Authorities in Logan County are investigating an incident at Logan Middle School that has placed two staff members on administrative leave. School officials say those employees are barred from campus while the investigation continues. The district says it’s cooperating with law enforcement, along with the District Attorney’s Office and the West Virginia Department of Education, and is urging the public not to spread unverified information that could interfere with the case.In southern West Virginia, environmental crews are working to address unusual water conditions in Mingo County. Officials say red and orange discoloration has been found in Pigeon Creek near the Ragland area. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection says early findings point to runoff from an abandoned mine site on property owned by Norfolk Southern. Crews have deployed containment measures including absorbent booms and silt fencing, though some of the discolored water has already reached the stream.Also in Mingo County, a high-profile trial is getting underway. Jury selection has begun in the case involving the death of West Virginia State Trooper Cory Maynard. A previous attempt to seat a jury ended in a mistrial due to juror misconduct. This time, a larger jury pool has been assembled, and the court is taking added precautions to avoid further issues as proceedings move forward.In Huntington, a man who walked away from a psychiatric facility earlier this week is back in custody. Police say the suspect left River Park Hospital on Monday and has now been charged with felony escape. Cabell County Prosecutor Jason Spears is calling for a broader review, noting that local law enforcement is not always notified about individuals being held in such facilities.And in Cabell County, a somber ceremony honored workers who lost their lives on the job. Seventeen names were read during the annual Workers Memorial Day event in Barboursville. West Virginia AFL-CIO President Josh Sword says the ceremony serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety, especially following a recent deadly chemical incident in Institute. Organizers say the annual event not only honors those lost, but also calls for renewed focus on keeping workers safe across the state.More News on our radioNOVO App, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News — a service of Seven Mountains Media.