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Dog Days Car Show brings in truck loads of donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Astrog Auto in Parkersburg collected donations for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. The Dog Days Car Show had an amazing turnout of donations and smiles. People filled a Ram and a Ford truck bed with donations for the cats and dogs at the humane society. They...
2 WVU students cycling across the country for Journey of Hope
On June 5, Austin Brown and James Carte set out on a 62-day journey from Seattle, WA to Washington, D.C. as part of the Journey of Hope, which is put on by The Ability Experience, a philanthropic initiative set up by their fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi.
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Breckinridge County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man is dead after a crash in Breckinridge County Saturday evening, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP said calls came in around 5:11 p.m. requesting assistance with a car and motorcycle crash in the 1500 block KY 144. An initial investigation showed that 58-year-old William...
Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest event set for Sept. 19
Kenton County’s annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest is quickly approaching. The Kenton County Fiscal Court is hosting the harvest on Sept. 19 from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The picnic will be held at the Kenton County Fairgrounds with access and parking located off of Harris Pike in Independence.
One injured in Huntington shooting, dispatchers say
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person was injured in a shooting in Huntington early Saturday morning, dispatchers say. Reports of the shooting came in about 1 a.m. along the 600 block of West 9th Avenue. According to dispatchers, one person was injured and treated on the scene. Police are...
KCS working with East Bank Middle School to find solution for home football games
EAST BANK, W.Va. (WCHS) — The East Bank Middle School football team just might get to play games on their field this upcoming season after all. Calvert Field, where the team plays, was deemed unsafe after structural engineers said games could not be played until repairs are made. The field can still be used, but the current state of areas like the press box and bleachers have made it to where games cannot be hosted there. That means home games would have to be played somewhere else.
First Alert Forecast - Can We Get Some Rain This Time?
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Scattered showers worked through the region from west to east even from the start of the day, but we’re in quite a hole, more than four inches of a deficit in rainfall since the beginning of June. Given the sunshine of the weekend, it’s probably some good timing to have to put up with the beneficial showers on a Monday. Nevertheless, be on guard for the occasional wet street and/or isolated thunderstorms that can be part of the mix. Temperatures will stay in the 80s this time, owing to the prevalent clouds. A few showers can still linger on overnight, though the best rains will occur to our west.
50 Kanawha County educators selected for free master’s program through WVU
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 50 educators in Kanawha County flocked to South Charleston High School Friday afternoon to be recognized for being selected for a paid-for master’s degree from West Virginia University. WVU President Gordon Gee recognized the 50 teachers that applied and were selected to receive the...
Local non-profit creates a way to connect with loved ones experiencing dementia
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Local nonprofit, Dementia Friendly St. Albans opened an Experience Trailer. The trailer is used to teach those without dementia what having it feels like. People lined up outside the mobile trailer and were given earmuffs and mittens. They were also asked to complete a set of tasks, all while their […]
This is Home: Jackson County Junior Fair volunteer dedicates 25 years
COTTAGEVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - During its 66 years, the Jackson County Junior Fair has seen many volunteers come together to help bring the fair to life for the local youth. Tammy Harpold is one of the longest-serving volunteers at the fair, having dedicated herself to the fair for about 25 years.
Brand Of Jalapenos, Green Peppers, Green Beans Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
ALDI Inc. announced it is recalling Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans in connection to an earlier recall by Wiers Farm and R.S. Hanline Co. The full product details, with product name, package description, and UPC code, are:. Jalapeno 8 oz. bag 4099100087680. Green Pepper 16 oz. (3...
A comfy and calm Saturday night; Sunday starts sunny, brings in pop-up showers late
Saturday evening looks fantastic if you have evening plans. Temps will start off in the low 80s with some comfy dewpoints. Light winds will make the trip even better as we settle in for a mostly clear night. A light southern wind will persist tonight, potentially giving rise to some river valley fog overnight. Sunday […]
Concord University seeks to align training with needs of WV kinship families
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced its role in the transformation of the pre-service training curriculum as it pertains to kinship caregivers throughout the state of West Virginia. Concord University, in collaboration with the West Virginia Social Work Education Consortium – also known as the SWEC – proposed changes to the pre-service curriculum […]
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