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Huntington man sentenced to prison for federal gun crime following high-speed chase, crash
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Cabell County man was sentenced to prison Monday for a federal gun crime following a high speed chase and car crash in 2023, prosecutors said. Stephen Michael Wolford, 32, of Huntington was sentenced to 18 months in prison to be followed by three...
Ohio Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
ASHLAND, Ky. – A Ironton, Ohio man, Freddie Knipp, Jr., 53, was sentenced on Monday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to 138 months in prison, for two counts of distribution of methamphetamine and one count of sale of a firearm to a convicted felon. In August 2019, law...
Heat safety for athletes ahead of soaring temperatures
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Preparations are underway to host hundreds of athletes as they compete for the USYS Eastern President’s Cup this weekend. The risk of heat-related illness is a big concern for athletes as the region expects to see temperatures in the mid-90s during the tournament. “It can...
Lane closure on US 60 to begin on Wednesday
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - There will be temporary lane closures on US 60, westbound, at milepost 7.3 at the Texas Roadhouse signal light from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Officials say crews will make repairs to the shoulder. The work will take a week to...
Extra law enforcement patrol I-64 work zone to catch speeders
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Drivers in Cabell County may notice some extra law enforcement presence on Interstate 64. Six different law enforcement agencies are working together to try and catch speeders in the major work zone that spans several miles and passes by the Huntington Mall. West Virginia State...
Community rallies around 10-year-old with genetic disorder
BOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – Community members across the Tri-State area are rallying around one brave little boy with a rare genetic condition that he’s fought since he was a baby. 10-year-old Gunner Stepp is like any other little boy. He said in an interview on Monday that his favorite things to do are, “draw […]
A Simple Test for a Silent Condition
A WSAZ meteorologist credits a Marshall cardiology doctor’s quick thinking in the identification of a serious heart problem. On paper, Brandon Butcher was the picture of health. The 47-year-old meteorologist exercised six days a week. He paid attention to what he ate, and his vital signs at his regular check-ups with his primary care physician were always good. He and his wife, Mary, are active parents to four children—one in college and three at home. That’s why Butcher didn’t think much of a deep shoulder pain he experienced when he woke up on October 6, 2023.
Kermit Election: Incumbents, newcomers elected to council, Mayor Sparks reelected
KERMIT, W.Va. — On Tuesday, voters in Kermit headed to the polls to elect five council members and a mayor. By 9:30 p.m., Kermit Town Hall had released the unofficial results. Three incumbents defeated their challengers to secure their positions on the council for the next four-year term. One...
Weather Extra | Got that lovin’ September feel
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Mother Nature provides the fabulous weather, and The Righteous Brothers is the musical inspiration for tonight’s headline. Given heat wave conditions will exhaust us next week, it’s a good idea to savor the days when humidity levels are low, the skies are clear and temperatures remain in the warm and cozy zone.
Injuries reported following crash in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Emergency officials have responded to the scene of a crash along Galesway Road in Huntington. Dispatchers say at least two people have been taken to the hospital following the rollover crash. The two-lane road has been closed as emergency crews assess the crash scene. This is...
Herd locks in two coaches on Wednesday
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Chris Grassie and Greg Beals aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. During the State of Marshall Athletics press conference, the school announced contract extensions for the men’s soccer and baseball coaches. Grassie’s new contract was extended through 2031 while Beals’ deal goes through 2029.
Pride mural takes over Huntington intersection
All across the country, cities paint their crosswalks rainbow colors to show their support for Pride month. But one local artist took things a step further this weekend with their mural on the intersection of 4th avenue and 10th street in Huntington, WV.
CDC study: 1 in 9 children have ADHD
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A study from the Centers for Disease Control shows diagnoses of children with ADHD have surged in our country during the last few years. A CDC study taking data from more than 45,000 parents found that in 2022, 7 million kids had been diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 1 million from 2016.
Cheer camp June 17-19
INEZ — The Martin County High School cheerleading team will host the annual cheer camp June 17-19 at the high school gymnasium in Inez. The camp is for any children 3 years old and up. Instruction will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. all three days. The cost is $50...
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