The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
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Child Abuse Allegations
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former State Delegate On Charges Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Child
David Elliott Pritt is scheduled to appear in court for an initial appearance, arraignment and detention hearing on Monday, Aug. 24.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Election Commission To Consider Pritt’s Removal From Ballot
The State Election Commission will meet next Friday, Aug. 7 to consider two written requests to disqualify David Elliott Pritt from the 2026 General Election Ballot.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsU.S. Attorney: Charges Against Pritt Offer Lessons For Parents
U.S. Attorney Moore Capito offers steps parents can take to keep their children safe from predators.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmaker Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Resigns From House Of Delegates
The public school teacher and now-former delegate from Fayette County was arrested and charged last week for “enticing a minor” after an investigation alleged he exchanged explicit images with a student before escalating to sexual abuse in his classroom.
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Third Adult Charged In Death Of Taylor County Child
Prosecutors say a 29-year-old man should have called authorities to help an 11-year-old girl before she died of malnourishment last year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe End Of The Legislative Session, Data Center Developments And Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs.
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