Buffalo
LATEST NEWS
Man dies after being trapped in Kanawha County fire
UPDATE (4:21 p.m. on Friday, July 26): A man who died in a fire Thursday afternoon was trapped and unable to escape, according to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office. KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — One person is dead after a fire at Jordan Creek Road and Wills Creek Road Thursday afternoon, according to […]
Kentucky Gov. Beshear apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew. 'Sometimes I have gone over the line.'
Gov. Andy Beshear just apologized... to Diet Mountain Dew. That's right, the governor issued an apology to the soda during a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Beshear made a passing comment about the soda while making a separate point during an interview with CNN on Monday. ...
City officials cut ribbon for Huntington Children’s Museum
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Huntington Children’s Museum. In attendance for the ceremony were City of Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and City Councilman Todd Sweeney, both of whom serve as representatives for the city district which now […]
Marshall University secures $400,000 grant to propel micro-credentials program and workforce training initiatives
Marshall University is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $400,000 grant from the Koch Foundation to advance the university’s mission through the development of a cutting-edge micro-credentials program and comprehensive workforce training. This substantial grant will enable the university to collaborate closely with community and technical colleges, as well as local employers, to design and implement innovative career pathways for learners of all kinds.
Woman stole a man’s car key and started howling like a dog
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Trouble at a pizza restaurant: a woman is facing charges after she stole a man’s key, started smacking his vehicle, yelling and howling like a dog, and calling the police a dog pig. On July 24, at approximately 5:15 PM, Officer Marino JB responded to a report of a domestic disturbance […]
Boys and Girls Club struggling to make ends meet, leaders say
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Five days after a two-vehicle crash engulfed the Salvation Army’s Boys and Girls Club sign in flames, the new leadership guiding the organization said they are focusing on trying to gain community support amid financial struggles that started long before the crash. For both of the new Area Commanders, the Salvation […]
EPA: Nickel emissions in Huntington create ‘health risks’ for residents
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Nickel emissions into the air from the Special Metals facility could have “potential lifetime health risks” for residents on the eastern side of Huntington, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The data comes from the newest version of the EPA’s AirToxScreen, or Air Toxics Screening Assessment. The AirToxScreen tool is […]
New Highmark, Williamson Memorial contract expands acute care in Mingo County
WILLIAMSON WV (WOWK) – Highmark members will be able to get acute care at the new Williamson Memorial thanks to a new contract with the Medicaid managed care plan. Williamson Health & Wellness Center and Bigh Mark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia have already had a years-long relationship, and the company’s community health workers […]
Bob Marcum, former KU AD, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall’s athletic departments all announced Marcum’s death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
Wolfe Mountain Entertainment to perform ‘Our Town’ the first weekend of August
POMEROY, Ohio (WTAP) - Wolfe Mountain Entertainment will be performing a classic show ‘Our Town’ starting on Friday, August 2. There will be three shows over the course of the weekend with the first show starting at 7 p.m. on August 2. On Saturday, August 3 the show will begin at 7 p.m. as well.
Ohio school closed for radioactive material being sold ‘as-is’
PIKETON, Ohio (WDTN) — A vacant school in southern Ohio has caught the attention of people across the U.S. as it heads for auction. On Saturday Aug. 17, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon will be auctioned. The listing displays the 53,000 square foot building, on around 9.83 acres, selling for a minimum of $270,000. […]
Tyler Mountain VFD Chief, board members resign
UPDATE: (9:34 p.m. Thursday, July 25) — Board member Barry Holstein confirmed with 13 News that West Virginia State Fire Commission bylaws indicate that Assistant Chief Thomas Robinson with Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will now act as fire chief. Holstein said Thomas Robinson is aware of this taking effect. This follows Louie Robinson stepping […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.