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Walking in the shoes of a paramedic: Mental health struggles and the reward of the job
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – First responders are equipped to respond to any kind of emergency, but oftentimes, the quantity of 911 calls they respond to and the difficult nature of being there for people in their worst moments can make the job emotionally difficult. The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is millions of dollars […]
Schools in Mason, Roane counties get Friends with Paws
MASON/ROANE COUNTIES, WV (WOWK) – Some students may struggle with the stress of returning to the classroom or arriving for the first time, but one West Virginia program is helping by having man’s best friend step in to help. Two more West Virginia schools were introduced to their new Friends With Paws therapy dogs on […]
WVU Trains And Retains Highly Trained Nurses
Fifteen West Virginia University (WVU) School of Nursing graduates have earned one of the highest degrees a nurse can achieve. Among them, eight have accepted positions within West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 2023 workforce report, nursing professions have a vacancy rate of 19.3 percent and a...
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
Experience West Virginia flavors at the State Fair’s ‘West Virginia Grown Country Store’
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For those looking to savor the authentic taste of West Virginia, the “West Virginia Grown Country Store” at the State Fair of West Virginia is a must-visit. Operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), this store showcases food and drink products from vendors across the state during the Fair’s […]
Clouds increase tonight; scattered showers and storms for Friday
Tonight features increasing clouds and it’s a warmer night as a result with low temperatures in the mid 60s. Once again, it’s a great evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Bailey Zimmerman concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Friday brings a better chance for scattered showers […]
Players and coaches react to WVSSAC appeal decision
ST ALBANS, WV (WOWK)– Eleven West Virginia high schools are reclassified after they submitted an appeal to the WVSSAC after the creation of a new class caused changed breakdowns. However with the timing of these decisions, schedules have already been confirmed, meaning that these 11 schools will be playing a higher class schedule for the […]
What does the future look like for recreational marijuana in West Virginia?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — With the full legalization of marijuana in Ohio, what does this mean for use in West Virginia? Currently there is a strict medical marijuana policy in place, but in terms of recreational use – that’s yet to be determined. West Virginia House of Delegates Shawn Fluharty says 60% of Ohioans […]
Herd Volleyball Set for 2024 Season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 season. It all starts with the team's Fans First Match on Saturday in a Green & White Scrimmage. The Herd is led by Ari Aganus, who is entering her sixth season at the helm in...
Church plans to rebuild after partial structure collapse
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Structural issues are believed to be the reason behind a partial structural collapse at a Barboursville church on Wednesday, according to first responders. Matt Waskey, the Senior Pastor at Elmwood Missionary Baptist Church, said he was shocked when he got word that part of the church collapsed.
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