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Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies to […] The post Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Kangaroos in Logan County: Meet Arnold
CHAPMANVILLE, WV (WOWK) — Earlier this month, a kangaroo on the loose in Logan County went viral. It caused many concerns and raised questions about if you can even own a kangaroo in the state. Kangaroos are legal in the state of West Virginia. In fact, the West Virginia State Code says kangaroos, wallabies, sugar […]
Police looking for side-by-side reportedly stolen
LOGAN COUNTY, W. Va. (WYMT) - Police in West Virginia are looking for a side-by-side that was reportedly stolen on Aug. 25. According to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office, a 2022 Polaris RZR was taken from the Holden area in Logan County. If have any information regarding where the...
Prep football preview: Tigers hungry and confident going into 2024 season
CHAPMANVILLE — Chapmanville has the “Eye of the Tiger” going into the 2024 high school football season. Second-year coach Zach Belcher’s Tigers barely missed out on a playoff berth last year with a 5-5 record, but they are chomping at the bit to turn the page and get this new campaign started.
Prep football preview: Wildcats hope for better fortunes in 2024
LOGAN — Sunnier days could be on the horizon for the Logan High School football team this season after a 1-9 record last year. Key players are returning for the Wildcats, and what projects as a talented freshman class makes its way in after leading Logan Middle School to a perfect 9-0 record in 2023, capped by a Mid-Valley Athletic Conference championship.
New records on shooting at Ohio prisons training reveal instructor's deadly mistake
An Ohio prisons firearms instructor didn't follow a "cardinal" safety rule during a training exercise in April and that cost Lt. Rodney Osborne his life, according to new records released to Osborne's family. David Pearson, the lead instructor in the class, stepped in front of Osborne to offer pointers on what was supposed...
Charleston, WV Faces Dangerous Heat Wave Wednesday: Residents Urged to Stay Indoors
Charleston, WV – Charleston residents are being urged to take precautions as a heat advisory goes into effect Wednesday afternoon. The advisory warns of dangerously high temperatures, with heat indexes expected to soar between 100°F and 105°F. According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, the...
Man yells and screams because he lost playing a game at Walmart
MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man yells and screams, causing a disturbance due to him losing a game he was playing in the electronic section of Walmart. He also was caught stealing candy bars. On August 23, 2024, at approximately 9:45 PM, Patrolman C. Turner received a call from a Walmart associate named Debra […]
Mothman Festival brings entertainers, paranormal speakers to Point Pleasant
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – It’s almost time once again for the event that draws thousands of people to the small city of Point Pleasant, West Virginia – The Mothman Festival. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, along Main Street near the Mothman Museum. The annual festival commemorates […]
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