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Home destroyed in early morning fire
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A house has burned down after an early morning house fire in the Loudendale community of Charleston, a few miles away from Kanawha State Forest. The call came in close to 3 a.m. Tuesday. The homeowner tells WSAZ they were burning trash outside when the flames...
Thomas B. Wright III establishes scholarship for students in the Lewis College of Business
The Marshall University Foundation has announced the establishment of the Thomas B. Wright III Scholarship to benefit students in the Lewis College of Business and Brad D. Smith Schools of Business. This scholarship is generously endowed by Thomas B. Wright III. After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in...
Two firefighters who left Tyler Mountain back on staff, more applying to join
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) ā Every minute matters when responding to emergencies, but when several firefighters resigned from Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department last month, questions arose about how the department would continue operations and move forward. With the help of already existing mutual aid programs, Tyler Mountainās response to emergencies continued without distributions, according [ā¦]
Fourth work zone collision prompts urgency for driver safety, WV Secretary Wriston says
CHARLESTON ā West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., is urging motorists to slow down and pay attention in highway work zones following the fourth worker being struck this year. āImagine, if you will, weāre sitting here in my office working away, answering emails, taking care of documents and...
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline celebrates 2 years of service
(WTRF) ā It is a service that has saved many lives and helped thousands of people throughout the Mountain State. First Choice Services is celebrating two full years of itsĀ 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline today.Ā A spokesperson for First Choice Services says over the past two years they have seen 3 times the amount of [ā¦]
Drought and extreme heat negatively impacts local farms
HINTON, WV (WVNS) ā Farmers rely on rain during the summer season to produce crops, to ensure their livestock have plenty to eat and drink, and to make their living. However, the ongoing drought all across our region is massively complicating things. One local farmer, Mark Meador, told 59News how this drought has affected his [ā¦]
W.Va. DNR urges precaution with hiking in the heat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With temperatures hitting 90 degrees for 23 of the past 30 days, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says outdoor enthusiasts need to take precautions and plan ahead. Michelle Foster, of Hurricane, exercises on a regular basis. Mondayās heat caused her to opt for the...
Strong thunderstorms expected Tuesday night in WV, OH and KY
(WOWK) ā We are seeing oppressive heat to start the work week, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict a cold front will bring some relief later this week. Starting Tuesday evening strong thunderstorms will start to pass through the region bringing in the potential for heavy rain, high winds and hail. Take a look at the [ā¦]
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