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Multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan schedules fall performance in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A multi-platinum country artist has scheduled a performance in the Mountain State this fall. Singer-songwriter Gary Allan will take the stage at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington on Saturday, Oct. 19, according to a news release from the venue. Allan kickstarted his music...
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Woman arrested after driving impaired with two young children in car
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One woman has been arrested for driving impaired with two young children in the car. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at approximately 12:02 PM, police observed a white 2009 Lincoln MKS traveling westbound in the 1100 block of 1st Avenue South in Nitro. The vehicle was […]
Hillbilly Christmas in July Ride this Saturday
PIKEVILLE – In a little over a week the 19th annual Hillbilly Christmas in July ride will be held, as the group raises money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington. The ride, slated for July 20, will start in Pikeville and make its way through Prestonsburg and...
Mom caught in stolen U-Haul with meth and 3 unbuckled kids, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman, who police say already had a warrant for child neglect, is now facing new child neglect charges. Officers say late Sunday night, they spotted a stolen U-Haul van in the area of Highway 41 and the Lloyd. Police say they called for backup, and...
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
Crews from multiple departments fight fire in Boone County
MADISON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Crews from a number of fire departments were fighting a structure fire Monday night on State Street in Madison, Boone County 911 dispatchers said. Dispatchers say it was reported just after 8:30 p.m. at an abandoned apartment building in the 100 block of State Street. The...
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
Arrest warrant filed after head-on crash
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – An arrest warrant has been filed against a man hospitalized after a a head-on crash on Friday afternoon that closed the westbound entrance ramp to Interstate 64 at the 5th Street interchange. According to Huntington Police, an arrest warrant was filed in Cabell County Magistrate...
Country star Gary Allen to perform at Marshall Network Health Arena
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Country music singer and songwriter, Gary Allen has been announced as an upcoming performer at Huntington’s Marshall Health Network Arena. Known for hits such as “Watching Airplanes,” “Best I Ever Had,” and “Tough Little Boys,” Allen came to prominence on the country music scene in the late 1990s, gaining recognition throughout […]
Huntington Prep Guard Picks Up WVU Offer
Huntington Prep guard Rassell Young picked up an offer from WVU on Saturday afternoon. Young is a 6-foot-2 prospect from the 2026 class. West Virginia associate head coach Chester Frazier extended the offer to Young. “After having a great talk with coach Frazier I am blessed to receive a DI...
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