WCHS Eyewitness News 5PM (12/15/2025) | Silver Bridge Remembrance, Arctic Cold & December Thaw Ahead

Описание: Original Air Date: 12/15/2025

The December 15th edition of WCHS Eyewitness News at 5PM begins as West Virginians endure some of the coldest temperatures in years, with subzero readings reported in parts of the region and icy conditions lingering on roads. Meteorologists say relief is coming, with a December thaw expected to begin Tuesday, bringing temperatures back into the 40s and even the 60s later in the week.

The community gathers in Point Pleasant to honor the 46 victims of the 1967 Silver Bridge collapse on its 58th anniversary, with a memorial ceremony featuring local leaders, first responders, and a high school choir.

Also tonight, deputies release new details in a fatal Kanawha County crash that killed eight-year-old Evelyn Grubb, saying the SUV she was riding in was traveling in the wrong lane. A Canal City bank robbery suspect is set to stand trial next year, and a Mason County man is sentenced for felony escape after cutting off his home confinement bracelet.

In sports and community news, West Virginia State University mourns the sudden death of basketball standout Ishmael Smith, drawing tributes from across the state. Plus, state leaders say the bitter cold is actually fueling record-breaking winter tourism, with ski resorts operating at full capacity and generating major economic impact for the Mountain State.