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CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A facility that's been supporting people with developmental disabilities through education for decades got a fresh look. Community volunteers joined with Lowe's Red Vest Associates to renovate and restore Green Acres Regional Center's Residence Hall. Green Acres Regional Center received a…
NEW YORK (AP) — The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer as she has worked to establish herself as a commentator for…
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are attempting to build a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with the help of Chinese parts, according to a new report released Wednesday by a group that tracks the use of weapons in conflict zones. The report by the U.K.-based Conflict Armament Research group came as…
The trial against a Boone County grandmother accused in the death of her granddaughter is underway.
The trial against a Boone County grandmother accused in the death of her granddaughter is underway.
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Istanbul governor’s office declared schools closed, placed some public sector workers on leave and urged people to stay at home after heavy rainfall caused floods across the city on Wednesday. Media reports said that the downpour flooded homes and businesses and inundated roads and underpasses…
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been punished. In an interview with The New York Times published Tuesday, a day before…
A student from the University of Cincinnati was killed over the weekend after troopers say he fell into a creek at Dolly Sods in Tucker County.
A student from the University of Cincinnati was killed over the weekend after troopers say he fell into a creek at Dolly Sods in Tucker County.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1988, Congress enacted a law to protect the privacy of video rentals after a journalist published details of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork’s movie rental history during his Senate hearings. Nearly four decades later, the court is weighing how the Blockbuster-era statute fits into the modern…
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Licking County authorities rescued nine children from what arresting deputies described as “deplorable living conditions” and alleged abuse over the past three years. According to court documents, two adults have been arrested and charged with endangering children in which the defendants…
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Licking County authorities rescued nine children from what arresting deputies described as “deplorable living conditions” and alleged abuse over the past three years. According to court documents, two adults have been arrested and charged with endangering children in which the defendants…
A Utah-based carrier has announced flights for those in West Virginia wishing to get to the shore.
Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) is reminding all motorists this weekend about a national program aimed at improving highway safety.
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man accidentally while hunting. According to the West Virginia State Police, Arthur Allen Neff, 64, of Strange Creek, accidentally shot a man while hunting. The victim was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment. Neff has been…
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A Logan County Schools employee has been removed from their duties following allegations of misconduct. According to Logan County Schools, the school district is aware of the allegations involving the conduct of an employee while on duty. The district says they removed the employee from…
The new state fire plan has no description of how many vacancies fire stations have or how many firefighters would be needed for safety.
WV Invests has subsidized since 2019, college degrees for students who stay and work here. The state isn’t measuring what alumni are doing.
Over 180,000 acres of West Virginia national forests could be opened up for logging and road construction if the Roadless Rule is repealed. The rule protects certain forested areas from excessive human impact.
West Virginians will go to the polls on Nov. 3 to pick to pick people to fill federal jobs like U.S. senator and U.S. representative all the way down to state legislative seats and county commissioners. Voting in Braxton County In Braxton County, like around West Virginia, early voting starts on Oct. 21. You can
West Virginians will go to the polls on Nov. 3 to pick the people to fill federal jobs like U.S. senator and U.S. representative all the way down to state legislative seats and county commissioners. Voting in Calhoun County In Calhoun County, like around West Virginia, early voting starts on Oct. 21. You can vote
West Virginians will go to the polls on Nov. 3 to pick to pick people to fill federal jobs like U.S. senator and U.S. representative all the way down to state legislative seats and county commissioners. Voting in Clay County In Clay County, like around West Virginia, early voting starts on Oct. 21. You can
West Virginians will go to the polls on Nov. 3 to pick to pick people to fill federal jobs like U.S. senator and U.S. representative all the way down to state legislative seats and county commissioners. Voting in Doddridge County In Doddridge County, like around West Virginia, early voting starts on Oct. 21. You can
West Virginians will go to the polls on Nov. 3 to pick the people to fill federal jobs like U.S. senator and U.S. representative all the way down to state legislative seats and county commissioners. Voting in Barbour County In Barbour County, like around West Virginia, early voting starts on Oct. 21. You can vote