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Search begins for next Dunbar police chief
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – The search is on for a new chief at the Dunbar Police Department. Former Chief Brian Oxley announced his resignation from the department in a statement on Sunday. Oxley served as chief for three and a half years. Mayor Scott Elliott says his search could be slow and steady. He wants […]
Man accused of robbing Huntington tobacco store arrested
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man is accused of robbing a tobacco store in Huntington on Saturday night, police said. Charles Farley, 35, is charged with robbery in an incident at Stogies on Washington Avenue about 10:30 p.m., according to a criminal complaint filed in Cabell County Magistrate Court.
Authorities searching for burglary suspects in Rowan County
ROWAN CO., Ky. (WKYT) - The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says they got quick answers about a burglary when they posted surveillance footage on Facebook. One of the three potential burglary suspects has been identified as of Monday afternoon, with the post being made Monday morning. “With that advancement,...
Top 2026 WVU Football QB Commit Reveals Upcoming Visit for Big Game
A top commit in West Virginia’s 2026 class reveals when he will be making his next trip to Morgantown. 2026 four-star quarterback Brodie McWhorter will be on campus and visiting the WVU football program as the Mountaineers kickoff the 2024 season against Penn State on August 31. McWhorter, who...
Kanawha County man charged with wire fraud in investment scheme
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A Kanawha County man is facing a federal wire fraud charge following a year-long FBI investigation into an investment scheme. According to a criminal complaint and affidavit from the United States District Court, Theodore Miller, 35, of South Charleston was arrested on Aug. 9, 2024. The FBI says Miller frequently […]
West Virginia Weather: Storms Expected to Impact Weekend Plans
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an active weather week, with a notable shift from sunny skies to potential storms by the weekend. Today brings a slight chance of showers, though most areas will remain dry as temperatures climb to a high of 84°F. The rest of the workweek will feature a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s by Thursday.
How the state government plans to aid West Virginia farmers suffering from drought
Programs put on by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the governor’s office have been kick-started in order to focus on providing aid to farmers who need water for their crops and hay for their animals.
A cool and comfy night; mainly dry for the next several days
Tonight features partly cloudy skies and temperatures dipping back into the mid to upper 50s. It’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Seether concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze. Tuesday continues […]
Mountain lion sightings reported in West Virginia despite declared extinction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountain lions, once common across West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains, played a significant role in the state’s early history. Known by various names such as cougar, catamount, painter, panther, and puma, these large predators left their mark on the landscape, as evidenced by the numerous Panther Knobs and Panther […]
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