Anna Saunders

Huntington

Reporter at WCHS-TV (Charleston, WV)

Proud West Virginian reporting for @wchs8fox11. JMU Alum. Story ideas: [email protected]

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Funding for Head Start restored in latest version of Trump's budget

6 days ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

Nikki Cavalier, the executive director of AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start in West Virginia, said the proposed funding cut was a wake-up call. Now it is cautious optimism. “We’ve won a big battle. We haven’t won a war. Things can still change, but it’s looking much more positive than it was a few weeks ago," Cavalier said.
Morrisey's order on vaccines remains in effect but could face legal challenge

1 week ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — It was a memo that was quickly rescinded at the request of Governor Patrick Morrisey but in it, West Virginia State Superintendent Michelle Blatt told county superintendents on Friday to continue using state law and not accept religious exemptions for the childhood immunizations required to attend public school. This contradicted an executive order Morrisey signed back in January allowing for religious exemptions.
West Virginia food banks feel the impact of federal cuts

1 week ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Area food banks are already feeling the effects of cuts at the federal level and have concerns about what could potentially be coming down the pipeline. Cyndi Kirkhart, the CEO of Facing Hunger Foodbank, said it started with the USDA ending the local food purchase agreements earlier this year, which allowed food banks to partner with and purchase from local farms. She said this resulted in losing out on about $1.4 million in food products.
After legislative inaction, childcare task force look to community-based solutions

1 week ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Child care legislation did not end up across the finish line during the 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session, but it is still a pressing issue for parents, the state's workforce and those in the industry. One developing nonprofit and its task forces are considering ways to improve the situation within communities.
'It's a milestone': Wayne County prepares to launch new county-owned EMS system in June

1 week ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — After years of searching for solutions to the EMS funding and coverage struggles in Wayne County, the new county-owned ambulance service is now just a little more than a month from its launch date. June 22 will be the first day Wayne County residents will be served by the newly-formed Wayne County EMS.
Murder trial for mother, grandparents of Kyneddi Miller in a 'holding pattern'

2 weeks ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The murder trial for the mother and grandparents accused in the apparent starvation death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller is stalled for now as the court awaits competency evaluations and treatments for two of those involved. Before you can go to trial, you have to be able to say that the defendants are mentally competent enough to withstand it. That hasn’t been officially determined yet for Julie Miller and Jerry Stone.
Huntington project to alleviate Third, Fifth Avenue flooding to begin next month

2 weeks ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A major infrastructure project is set to begin this week in Huntington to alleviate some of the long-standing flooding issues in areas of Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue. The two, four-lane thoroughfares in Huntington are home to several businesses, such as Stewart’s Hot Dogs, but they are also home to nuisance flooding when it rains, especially where they intersect with 24th and 25th streets.
Couple sentenced in historic human trafficking case intend to appeal convictions

2 weeks ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz appeared virtually from prison in their first hearing since they were each sentenced to more than 100 years in prison, but as it was pointed out in court on Friday, the clock is ticking for them to appeal their case. “I do want to ask because we have that your appeal deadline is running, is it not?” Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Maryclaire Akers asked.
Couple sentenced in historic human trafficking case intend to appeal convictions

2 weeks ago | local12.com | Anna Saunders

Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz appeared virtually from prison in their first hearing since they were each sentenced to more than 100 years in prison, but as it was pointed out in court on Friday, the clock is ticking for them to appeal their case. “I do want to ask because we have that your appeal deadline is running, is it not?” Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Maryclaire Akers asked.
State employee reps hopeful PEIA special session will come well before July 1 increases

2 weeks ago | wchstv.com | Anna Saunders

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Governor Patrick Morrisey indicated again on Wednesday that he would call a special session to address issues and increases with the Public Employees Insurance Agency, or PEIA. Morrisey has not said exactly when he would call this special session, but those who represent state employees say fixes are needed soon before the increases go into effect on July 1.

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