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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- After months of off-season discussions, lawmakers were presented with the West Virginia Department of Education's (WVDE) legislative proposal for modernizing the state's decades-old school funding formula. The nine-point proposal, outlining key areas for improvement, was first rolled out in…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Officials said a person was fatally struck by a train in Charleston on Monday evening. According to Metro 911, the incident was reported around 5:50 p.m., with Charleston Police confirming it happened around the 5700 block of Chesterfield Avenue behind the Kanawha Mall. Members of the…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov.-elect Amy Acton has promised to make it easier for Ohioans to enroll in Medicaid and stay covered. When she takes office Jan. 11, new federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility reviews will already be in effect for some adults who rely on the program. The changes begin Jan. 1
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WOWK) — A man previously convicted of double murder in Logan County was sentenced on Monday for gun possession. According to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Casey Rygh, 48, of Rochester, Minnesota, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced on Monday to…
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A family was displaced after a Monday morning fire in Wayne County. According to a Wayne County 911 spokesperson, the call came in just after 8:30 a.m. for a house fire in the 1100 block of Spring Valley Drive near Westmoreland. Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Robby Robson said
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WMCH) – Advocates rallied in Ohio to urge Gov. Mike DeWine to grant a clemency hearing for Keith LaMar, who maintains his innocence after more than 30 years on death row. In 1995, a jury convicted LaMar in connection with the killings of five incarcerated men during an 11-day riot in 1993 that
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A Jackson County man is behind bars for allegations of sexual related charges involving a juvenile. According to a post on the Ripley Police Department Facebook page, Andrew Daniel Frontz, 27, of Jackson County, is charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse. The investigation…
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – The mother of 16 children rescued from a Vinton County home has been deemed competent to stand trial following a mental evaluation. According to the court, Elizabeth Siders is competent to stand trial; however, the defense announced that it intends to file for a new evaluation. During an…
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday escalated his effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote later in the week to remove a Defense secretary who’s emerged as among the most controversial figures of President Trump’s second term.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Hunters across the Mountain State are encouraged to donate deer meat to help feed families during the holidays. The "Hunters Helping the Hungry" program is being implemented by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. "For over three decades, West Virginia hunters have stepped up…
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – The grandmother of 16 children rescued from a Vinton County home has been deemed not competent to stand trial following a mental evaluation. According to the court, Christina Siders is not competent to stand trial; however, the court is in disagreement over whether or not she could be…
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Authorities are responding to a reported accident with injuries in Huntington. According to dispatch, the call came in just before 2 p.m. about a person hit by a semi-truck while on a scooter. The accident took place along 20th Street and 5th Avenue, with one lane being blocked. Dispatch…
Huang, 63, will remain CEO during the investigation.
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) - Caring for others can be demanding, and an upcoming conference in Charleston is focusing on the people who provide that care. The Metro Area Agency on Aging is hosting its free "Caring for the Caregiver" Conference on November 17 and 18, 2026, at Embassy Suites, in Charleston. The free…
Nearly all Americans have PFAS in their blood. Now researchers say two of the chemicals may be linked to higher rates of an aggressive form of breast cancer.
An Ohio State University fraternity has been placed on temporary suspension while it investigates a reported incident in which two individuals were set on fire.
(WOWK) -- November snows aren't unusual, as Charleston, West Virginia, sees about one and a half inches of snow on average. But it usually is our first taste of winter that could catch some off guard. However, this weekend's snow event looks to be more a problem of cold air than a snowy ground. The
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WOWK) — Super Bowl winning power helped to drum up support for foster children Saturday night ahead of Christmas. The Sugar Bowl Foundation hosts WVU-related fundraisers during football and basketball seasons to raise money to help children. At Christmastime, its founder, Anthony Lewis, delivers…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A woman who was once called “the soul of the Capitol” is being remembered by many. Known to many as “Mama Jo,” JoAnn Calhoun was 92 years old when she passed. She began her career in state government in 1969, and retired in 2005. During that time, she worked for four
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A shelter-in-place order has been issued as crews battle a warehouse fire at Swierkos Enterprises Inc. in Washington Lands. The order covers the Washington Lands and Roberts Ridge areas, including Lower Round Bottom, Lindsay Lane, Clearview Heights and surrounding areas. Marshall County…
Editor's Note: This story was updated with the latest information. NITRO, W.Va. (WOWK) — The lanes on I-64 West are back open after a brief shutdown due to a vehicle overturning near Nitro Sunday evening. According to Metro 911, the crash was reported by mile marker 46 around 3:55 p.m. Nitro Police said it as
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - As hunting season gets underway across West Virginia, health officials are reminding hunters to take precautions against heart attacks and strokes while spending time in the woods. The American Heart Association is bringing back its “Heart Healthy Hunting” campaign for the fifth consecutive…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Texas man who traveled to Ohio and had a sexual encounter with a teenager before attempting to travel with her to Florida received the maximum sentence after a plea agreement was reached. According to federal prosecutors, a man from Detroit, Texas, was arrested in February 2025 at John Glenn…
An annual study by Unscramblerer.com revealed that Worcestershire sauce was the most mispronounced word in the United States for 2026, while Ohioans struggled most with the word spaghetti.
Colder than normal temperatures are on the way for the end of the week in the Tri-State along with the appearance of at least some snow
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A teen who was reported missing in Kanawha County has been located. The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said that 15-year-old Issac Cantrell, who was last seen along Central Avenue in Dunbar on Nov. 2, was found by South Charleston Police on Saturday, Nov. 7. KCSO did not say what
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) - Community members gathered in downtown St. Albans on Saturday to honor military veterans during the city’s annual Veterans Parade. The parade began at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7, with participants lining up near Park Street and Sixth Avenue before making their way through the city. Despite the chilly…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The 130th Airlift Wing honored the life and legacy of a woman who dedicated nearly a decade to supporting military members and their families during a special ceremony Saturday. Building 145, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, was…
JANE LEW, W.Va. (WBOY) — A local family is honoring the life of a man who continued serving others, even after his death. Thomas "Shayne" Knight died following a vehicle accident last week in Upshur County. He was just 35 years old, a U.S. Army veteran and a father of eight. His wife, Aislinn Posey,
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) held a "Paint the Plow" contest that started this past September and took time on Friday to celebrate the winner, a Webster County High School student.
A Marion County woman has been arrested and is facing charges after deputies say that children in her care were found living in "deplorable conditions."
Editor's Note: This story was updated with the latest information. MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A gas line rupture that forced Mason County residents to find a safe place on Saturday has been contained. Mason County Emergency Management told 13 News the rupture was reported in the area of Castro Road and Kapp Ridge…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The Charleston Police Department (CPD) said they are investigating an apparent murder-suicide Saturday evening. CPD told 13 News the incident took place at a residence on Clay Avenue, with Metro Dispatch confirming it was first reported around 4:55 p.m. CPD said that preliminary findings…
What changes are coming in 2027? Several Social Security rules will adjust in 2027, affecting workers and retirees.
Editor's Note: This story was updated with the latest information. ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) — A missing Kanawha County teen has been found. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, 14-year-old Emilee Grace Kirk has been located. Her condition was not shared. She was last seen on Friday around 11:45 p.m. in…
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A West Virginia high school athletic trainer is off the job and facing charges related to a relationship with a student. Jackson County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook said that Ripley High School health teacher, athletic director and athletic trainer Steven Lough has been let go effective…
(WOWK) – For our Game of the Week, sponsored by Nitro CVB, South Point were hosting their rivals, Wheelersburg. In South Point for the first home game in school history for the Pointers, taking on Wheelersburg. No offense from either team until late in the first quarter. Pirates QB Jack Doerr hands one off to
(WOWK) – It’s Week 12 of high school football in the Tri-State, and here’s a look at your scores and highlights from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. The top-ranked Class AAA Herbert Hoover Huskies hit the road to face Huntington. Huntington would get to fourth down, but Marek Midkiff rolls to his left and heaves
Dr. Amy Acton sat down with NBC4's Colleen Marshall on Friday for a sit-down interview, her first local interview since becoming Ohio's governor-elect.
An Ohio woman who resisted police attempts to carry out an involuntary mental health commitment can be charged with obstructing official business even if she did not commit an illegal act, the state supreme court ruled.
WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) — Former U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller is being remembered for his five decades of public service. In this episode, the man who was a West Virginian by choice is being remembered. Watch On the Record with Amanda Barren weeknights at 8 p.m. through our free streaming app, WOWK+ on Amazon Fire,
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Boone County man was arrested on Wednesday after police found evidence of a bomb being made in his home. The Boone County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that Ronald D. Burgess, 44, is charged with Child Neglect Creating a Substantial Risk of Injury and Illegal Possession of
Marching bands from across the region are scheduled to compete at Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Marching bands from across the region are scheduled to compete at Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWK) - More than 30 communities across Ohio will receive a combined $17.5 million in state-administered grant funding for neighborhood improvements and critical infrastructure projects. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Friday that 32…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The non-profit organization Walls of Love is celebrating eight years of service this year, bringing its walls to 100 communities across the country, including West Virginia's Capital City. The walls are a fence designed to provide a community with resources they may not have access to -…
Previous Video Coverage: New federal charge against man accused in National Guard shooting allows for death penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOWK) – A judge is extending the involuntary feeding and medical treatment of a man accused of killing a West Virginia National Guard member and critically wounding another in…
WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey says the Mountain State is attracting record levels of private investment. The governor announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified more than 50 census tracts across 32 West Virginia counties as "opportunity zones" and will…
SOUTHEAST OHIO (WOWK) - On Friday, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) named Marisa Vetula as its manager of business development, a role focused on attracting investment and creating jobs throughout the organization’s 25-county region. OhioSE, which works with local economic development offices, regional…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Preliminary results show more than 463,000 West Virginians cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, as county officials prepare to begin canvassing election results next week. According to West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner, 463,912 ballots were cast statewide, representing…
Previous Video Coverage: Wellston officer dies in Ohio crash, motorcade held JACKSON, Ohio (WOWK) — A Jackson County judge on Thursday ordered an 18-year-old to be committed to a juvenile correctional facility after a crash that killed off-duty Wellston Police Officer Matthew Juniper and injured another officer back…
Ohio elected Democrats in all but one statewide race, placing Democrats in seats they have not held since 2011 and leaving Republicans searching for the best path forward.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio voters elected Democrats Amy Acton as governor and Sherrod Brown to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, two years after President Donald Trump carried the state by roughly 11 percentage points. The victories reopened a question Ohio’s recent elections had pushed aside: Can both parties…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Several small game hunting and trapping seasons are set to open across West Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). The upcoming seasons include a variety of small game and furbearing species, with season dates extending through…
"The ladders can suddenly retract if the Rapid Locks are not fully engaged, posing a fall hazard to consumers," the CPSC warned.
President Trump announced Friday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is leaving the White House and longtime adviser Stephen Miller will take her place. The move comes after Republicans suffered sweeping defeats in the midterms, losing dozens of House seats and control of the Senate. “I am pleased to announce that…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The West Virginia State Parks is once again giving lodging discounts to veterans during the month of November. The agency announced Thursday its "Veterans Salute Savings" promotion will recognize veterans and active-duty personnel by offering them a 50% discount for lodge and cabin stays…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - A national tour combining rodeo competition and live country music is coming to Huntington in January 2027. Marshall Health Network Arena announced Friday, Nov. 6, that Bass Pro Shops Bulls, Bands, & Barrels will make a stop in Huntington on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027, featuring performances by…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - As West Virginia mourns the passing of former long-time U.S. Senator and West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller, current Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in his honor. The governor says U.S. and West Virginia flags at the State Capitol Complex and all…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia is reacting to the passing of former U.S. Senator and West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller, who died at the age of 89. John "Jay" Davison Rockefeller was born in New York City in 1937, according to the West Virginia Encyclopedia, and first came to West Virginia in 1964 as
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Former United States Senator Jay Rockefeller has died at the age of 89. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced his passing in a social media tribute, calling Rockefeller a man who "devoted much of his life to serving our state and its people." John "Jay" Davison Rockefeller, the…
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Community members gathered Thursday evening to voice their concerns over the proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School in Logan County. The school is one of three in the county facing possible closure, along with Justice Elementary School and South Man Elementary School. If the…
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WOWK) — Valley Link hosted another open house at Sissonville Middle School Thursday, giving residents a chance to ask questions and voice concerns about the proposed Valley North transmission line project. The project would run a 250-mile transmission line from the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — It's a historic night for South Charleston, as it names its first new police chief in 19 years. "This is a great city," said Andrew Gordon, newly appointed South Charleston Police Chief. "This is a great police department, and it's an honor. I really, truly appreciate Mayor Frank…
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A paving project will close the Putnam Business Park Drive exit on US 35 in Putnam County this weekend. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the closure and paving will start on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. and last until Monday, Nov. 9 at 8 a.m. Traffic
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- As the 2027 Regular Session inches closer, West Virginia lawmakers are facing points of irreconcilable differences on the state's public school funding system. A writ of mandamus filed by the ACLU on behalf of a Lincoln County family is pending in the Supreme Court of Appeals. If taken up…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - A West Virginia family and foundation is working to lead the way in the nation when it comes to helping children understand what sextortion is and what to do should they fall victim. In this episode the director of the Bryce Tate Foundation and West Virginia's Attorney General join us to
IRONTON, OH (WOWK) — Eleven veterans from across the Tri-State were gifted hand-stitched quilts Thursday as a sign of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. They're called Quilts of Valor. Ohio University Southern hosted the ceremony, where each veteran was wrapped in a custom quilt in recognition of their…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- West Virginia's Attorney General, JB McCuskey, is taking legal action against a social media company following the deaths of two West Virginia children targeted in online sextortion schemes. 12-year-old Cimarron Thomas took her life in 2018 after being targeted online by a man from Ireland…
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) - Deputies in Boyd County are asking drivers to avoid a portion of U.S. 180 due to an oily substance spill in the roadway. According to the Boyd County Sheriff's Office, an estimated "couple hundred gallons" of a "suspected oily substance" has been spilled at the intersection of U.S. 180 and
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Election results came in Tuesday night, and there were many firsts, historic victories and surprising losses. And in South Charleston, it was no different. Kathleen Walker has served on the South Charleston City Council for Ward 3 since 2015, and after Tuesday’s election, she will be…
A judge has dismissed the City of Prestonsburg, its police department, and multiple county officials from a wrongful death lawsuit relating to the death of Amber Spradlin.
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) - A man wanted in connection to a stabbing on Halloween night has been taken into custody. Steven Robertson was arrested in the stabbing that left a woman in need of what police called "life-saving medical care." His exact charges have not been announced at this time. According to the Ashland
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Wheeling woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to using her teenage daughter to create sexually explicit videos. Kelly Pulliam, 40, pleaded guilty Wednesday, Nov. 4, to the felony offense of use of a minor in filming sexually explicit conduct in Marshall…
CINCINNATI (WDTN) -- If you're looking for a reason to travel to Ohio, a nice meal may be your answer. OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service company, released its list of Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Nov. 4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Pepp & Dolores and Sotto are among the top 100, and the
Wendy's declined a purchase offer of $1.4 billion Wednesday from Trian Fund Management, led by billionaire and activist Nelson Peltz, according to reports.
Nearly 30,000 baby bottle sterilizers sold nationwide by Target, Babylist and others major retails are being recalled over the risk of burn injury, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Newsom said he is changing the penalty for all 548 death row inmates to life without parole.
A magnetic building block set is being recalled due the risk of serious injury or death, the Consumer Safety Product Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), the sponsor of the original Epstein Files Transparent Act, said Thursday he felt confident he could force a vote on a follow up bill once Congress returns following the election.
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - With artificial intelligence seemingly involved in much of our daily lives these days, the younger generation is preparing for their future with the technology. The Putnam Career and Technical Center hosted a student-led cybersecurity conference, themed "AI: The New Digital Frontier," on…
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - The spirit of Christmas is coming early to one local organization in Charleston. Mountain Mission's annual "Christmas Sale" started bright and early and will run until Saturday, November 7. The event offers hundreds of holiday items at the organization's 7th Avenue location in…
A Columbus man fighting the potential release of the person convicted of murdering his sister says a 2021 law that made the killer eligible for parole decades earlier than originally scheduled is forcing his family to repeatedly relive the crime.
The fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal's Office and Fairmont Police Department detectives, who at this time believe the cause of the fire was accidental.
William Clark, 28, reportedly made "a shooting gesture with a finger gun” toward a van a uniformed guardsman was driving.
An active shooter investigation is underway at the main post office in Des Moines, Iowa, after officials say three people were injured in the incident.
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
Democrats have vowed to use their power in Congress to restrain ICE and could withhold future funding, as well as be an authority to conduct oversight on the agency.
He previously said the clock change was "ridiculous" during a rally in Mississippi last month.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Senate seat representing Kanawha County will now be blue and held by a former city mayor and veteran. Democrat Richie Robb, the former mayor of South Charleston, has won his race against Republican incumbent Anne Charnock for a seat in the West Virginia Senate representing District 17…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia Democrats are still in the minority, but they are celebrating gains following the 2026 general election. In this episode, House of Delegates Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle (D-Cabell) explains what the gains mean for his caucus. Watch On the Record with Amanda Barren weeknights…
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — When casualty notification officers knocked on Vicki Ashley-Matics front door around two o'clock one January morning, she said she already sensed why they were there. "I started getting some real heavy pains, and I don't know how to explain it, but it was a pain a mother feels," said…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A new West Virginia specialty license plate celebrating the state's fascination with cryptids is bringing the artwork of the late Jesse Corlis into the spotlight. Corlis, who also designed the state's bumblebee and box turtle specialty plates, passed away suddenly in 2023. "He was very kind…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- After a blue wave in the 2026 General Election, Cabell County democratic elects say they are hopeful for the future ahead. House of Delegates District 24 and Senate District 5 will both be seated by democratic candidates. Democrat Steve Williams, the former mayor of Huntington, won his race…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK)- The Adverse Childhood Experiences Coalition of West Virginia is hosting its annual Homegrown Hope Summit in Charleston this week. Thirty-two professionals, from pastors to therapists, have traveled from all corners of West Virginia to increase awareness about what adverse childhood…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Peak Living Services held its fourth annual Veterans Stand Down at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Wednesday. Booths were set up to connect veterans with services ranging from healthcare and food assistance to clothing, housing resources and benefits support. Peak's primary…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — CAMC hospitals held flag retirement ceremonies Wednesday in honor of military veterans. Starting at 10:30 a.m., Capital High School JROTC cadets held the honors at CAMC General, lowering the colors for the final time before raising a new American flag in its place. The retired flag was…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - With votes now tallied, West Virginia's House of Delegates District 50 is going to Democrat Mathew Anderson. On Wednesday afternoon, the Associated Press called the race in favor of Anderson, with 51.8% of the vote. Independent Tom Louisos received 27% of the vote, while Constitution Party…
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing juvenile. According to the KCSO, Issac Cantrell, 15, was last seen along Central Avenue in Dunbar on Nov. 2, 2026. Deputies say they do not believe he is in danger at this time. Cantrell is described
FRANKFORT, KY. (WOWK) - The Commonwealth of Kentucky has announced that two wildlife areas are opening for public use. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Wildlife Management Areas (WRA) of more than 13 hundred acres are being opened in eastern and southern Kentucky for stream…