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WV child care providers face uncertain future as temporary funds are used on a long-term problem
Child care assistance for thousands of West Virginia kids still is in limbo as the Department of Human Services needs anywhere from $23-30 million for a funding shortfall. Lawmakers are unlikely to step in and give the department funds, saying the embattled agency already has the money to cover it. DoHS has been using federal […]
Extreme drought expands in OH and WV
(WOWK) — Extreme Drought conditions have expanded across the WOWK viewing area in West Virginia and Ohio according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The bright red areas are considered to be in the category of ‘Extreme Drought’ on the map below. Other ways to visualize the conditions start with the lack of rainfall compared […]
New federal firearms tracking technology helping West Virginia law enforcement
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — In West Virginia, law enforcement is embracing new technology to solve crimes involving firearms. The innovative science helped in an investigation into a fatal shooting in Martinsburg earlier this week. “There were two weapons involved in that shooting,” Martinsburg Police Department, Chief Erin Gibbons, said. “We immediately called out […]
Release date announced for West Virginia-made comedy film
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A public premiere date for a comedy film made in West Virginia will take place in September 2024. According to a press release, a premiere date towards the end of September 2024 was announced by the producers of the comedy film, “Ambrosia!,” which was made in the Mountain State, and tickets […]
Card game created by West Virginia man available on store shelves
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Putnam County man’s passion project has turned into a party game now sold on store shelves across West Virginia. “Story Wars” is a new card game released in the fall of 2023. It has already sold 300 copies across the country. It was created and published by Hurricane resident Harrison Reishman.
GOP-led states ask Supreme Court to trounce ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule
West Virginia on Wednesday spearheaded a coalition of 27 Republican-led states urging the Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s so-called ghost guns ban, which also classifies certain weapons parts as firearms. The “Frame or Receiver” rule, established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2022, expanded the definition of a “firearm” […]
Former ‘Jackass’ star seen skateboarding at Charleston skate park
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Bam Margera, known for his work alongside Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and others on MTV’s “Jackass,” posted photos to social media of him skateboarding at a Charleston skate park. The Instagram post said he was in Charleston, West Virginia, on his way to...
Woman celebrating 105th birthday still has a sharp mind, daughter says
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - A woman recently celebrated her 105th birthday and her daughter said she still has a sharp mind. Friends and family got together to celebrate Virginia Elva Cadd, who was born August 13, 1919, in Nitro, West Virginia. She is the youngest of seven siblings. Cadd...
New shopping plaza coming to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A place where problems have persisted in Huntington is expected to become the home of a new strip mall. The lot along the 600 block of Fifth Avenue in Huntington currently sits empty, but it won’t be for much longer. The property owner, Francis McGuire, says the strip mall project has […]
Kentucky among states that ignored uncommitted delegates in DNC roll call vote
At a ceremonial roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, Kentucky Democrats failed to acknowledge all of the votes cast by delegates — leaving out the three who lodged a protest vote against Vice President Kamala Harris.
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