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Park Sleeping Ban Considered in New Philadelphia
A council committee will decide whether to introduce legislation criminalizing certain aspects of homelessness in New Philadelphia. In a 6-to-3 ruling earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Oregon community’s ban on sleeping outside at parks and other public places. New Philadelphia law director Marvin Fete thinks...
Highland County Health Department hosting blood drive
The Highland County Health Department is excited to be hosting its third Hoxworth Blood Drive Thursday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Hoxworth Donor Bus will be parked in the HCHD parking lot at 1487 North High St., Hillsboro. There are two easy ways to schedule an appointment:. •...
Tips for staying safe during yellowjacket season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s peak season for yellowjackets in our region, and many people are seeing and feeling the effects. Yellowjackets are known for being territorial, and there is one way they become even more territorial. Pest control experts say as they work to build their next nest,...
Police: Charleston drug bust linked to federal investigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Police activity on Charleston’s West Side Friday night is a part of a federal drug case. That’s according to Charleston Police who tell 13 News because it is a federal investigation little information can be released at this time. Officers were spotted on the city’s west side Friday afternoon between Barton […]
'Wolf of West Virginia's' TikTok antics used against him in federal fraud case hearing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Trading in his designer Dolce & Gabbana T-shirt for a two-piece orange prisoner uniform complete with handcuffs shackled around the waist, a self-proclaimed millionaire and TikTok influencer listened Thursday as a federal prosecutor used his own words and social media videos to convince a judge he was a flight risk and danger to the community.
Large police presence near downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are tracking a large police presence near downtown Lexington. WKYT has a crew on the scene at the 300 block of Ohio Street. They have spotted several police officers working in the area. We have a call in to police but are waiting to hear...
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
WATCH: Kangaroo hops along Logan County roadway
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Folks in Logan County got a surprise on their way to work this morning. While it may be normal to see cats or dogs, as well as deer and other wildlife roaming around the roadways, one thing drivers wouldn’t expect in the West Virginia coalfields is a kangaroo on the […]
McKinney asks to be allowed to leave home for work
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — One of the defendants charged in connection with the death of Amber Spradlin has asked a judge for permission to return to work. Dr. Michael McKinney, who is charged with eight counts of complicity to tamper with physical evidence, filed the motion Thursday afternoon. McKinney posted...
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