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Plum residents have some answers 1 year after deadly house explosion that killed 6
PLUM, Pa. (KDKA) — Nearly one year after the heartbreaking home explosion in Plum, people who live in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood have some answers.A resident shared what the last year has been like for her and her neighbors as they still wait for an official cause."It's one of those things where you go through a traumatic event, we were home, I'll never forget it," said Dana Wood.On Aug. 12, 2023, Wood and her family were in their home when a neighbor's house down the street exploded."I thought somebody ran into my house with their car. The best way I...
West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly Grove mansion and upgrades to Capitol bathrooms and conference rooms. However, there was no talk at Wednesday’s meeting of the...
Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) had just started his address at the Republican National Convention when the crowd started chanting “Babydog! Babydog! Babydog!” Babydog is Justice’s four-year-old, 60-pound English bulldog and she knew it was her time to shine. “I know that a lot of you want to meet my little buddy,” he said, […] The post Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WV’s sales tax holiday quickly approaching, Meadowbrook Mall offering free gift card
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia’s sales tax holiday is coming up in just a few weeks, and the Meadowbrook Mall has a special offer as part of the holiday to help with back-to-school shopping. From August 2nd through the 5th, there is no sales tax on a variety...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
West Virginia tourism is booming, but how does this affect housing?
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) – Many travel to the Mountain State for tourism attractions and to simply vacation, but there are problems that come with growing tourism. With tourism drawing many to visit and even move to West Virginia to start businesses, concerns and issues that can come with that were discussed at a roundtable at […]
West Virginia’s first female astronaut to promote Marshall University
She is a Mountaineer by birth and education, and Emily Calandrelli, set to become West Virginia’s first female astronaut to go into space, will also carry the Marshall University story as she advances her mission. A Morgantown native and West Virginia University graduate as well as an Emmy-nominated television...
Mine worker seriously injured in incident at southern West Virginia site
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A mine worker was seriously injured in an incident at a southern West Virginia site last week. The incident was reported at the Wyco Surface Mine near the Raleigh-Wyoming county line on July 12, a state official said. The woman who was injured in...
Isaiah Tuck: From West Virginia to above the Arctic Circle
CAMP CREEK, WV (WVNS) — A Ghent man is making his television debut on the History Channel series Alone. Contestants are dropped off and compete to outlast each other in an incredibly harsh environment. Isaiah Tuck is a West Virginia Game Warden and Air National Guardsman from Ghent who appears on season 11 of Alone, […]
Glasby wins third consecutive WV Women’s Amateur title after marathon playoff
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — It took 23 holes of golf and a lengthy sudden death playoff for Susan Glasby to secure a third consecutive West Virginia Women’s Amateur Championship. After holding the lead for most of the final round on Wednesday, Glasby held off Savannah Hawkins in a five-hole playoff at Bridgeport Country Club.
Carl ‘Bill’ Roop appointed to the 44th District of WV House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Justice appointed Carl “Bill Roop to the West Virginia House of Delegates. Roop will be representing for the 44th District of Raleigh County. He will be filling the chair that was occupied by Todd Kirby, who took the place of circuit court judge earlier this month.
Home health aide may have overdosed in client's bathroom, police say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A home health aide in Fayette is facing charges after police say she may have overdosed in her client's bathroom.According to Family Choice Healthcare, Nicole Walker, 27, was hired at their company 6 weeks ago. Family Choice Healthcare provides in-home care for clients to assist with daily living activities. A spokesperson said their clients receive service under the Pennsylvania Medicaid – Community Health Choice Waiver program.They said their clients then can choose to hire or fire the aide workers.Brad and Kim Heckman said they hired Walker about three weeks ago to care for their 80-year-old mother Flay."Her shift...
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