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First Alert Weather | Monday, August 19, 2024
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A few isolated showers are still working through the region today, but gradually we’ll see them fade to the mountains. More clouds than sunshine starts the day, but we’ll flip that to more pleasant-looking skies in the afternoon. Speaking of ‘pleasant’, temperatures will be a lot better these days. Afternoon highs will stay in the 70s for most of us today, then dip into the cozy 50s tonight.
Marshall Athletics Announces ‘Fan Of The Year’ Initiative
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Athletics has announced a new 'Fan of the Year' contest geared toward rewarding those who show their loyalty to all Thundering Herd programs. In addition to bragging rights as the Herd's top fan, the winner receives the following:. - Season-Long Football Parking Pass. - Framed...
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
An untidy home lands a man in jail
HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man assaulted his cousin because the home was untidy. On August 15, 2024, Deputy C.D. Campbell was sent to a home in Hurricane, WV, to respond to a reported domestic incident. The caller, who is the female victim, told 911 that “Jason” was hitting her. She mentioned that she had […]
70-year-old assaulted after evicting a man
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 70-year-old deaf man is assaulted after evicting a man out of his home. On August 2, 2024, an officer delivered an illegal occupation civil summons to Samuel Oiler and April Smith at 126 Virginia Ave. in Smithers, WV. On August 3, 2024, at the same address, Samuel Oiler assaulted […]
Ohio Woman Finally Arrested After Evading Police For Allegedly Stealing $1.5M From Medicaid
Police have found and arrested an Ohio woman following her indictment for medical fraud. Janay Corbitt allegedly stole $1.5 million from Ohio Medicaid. According to WDTN, the 36-year-old has evaded authorities for months. In May, a Franklin County grand jury initially indicted her on eight felony counts. However, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost disclosed that Corbitt has been located and is currently detained in Texas. Her charges include medical fraud, aggravated theft, and forgery. Yost’s Health Care Fraud Unit uncovered Corbitt’s scheme, which included identity theft. She allegedly stole multiple identities to launch her two fake behavioral health counseling agencies...
'State-of-the-art' solar microgrid to power industrial plant: 'Driving economic revitalization ... backed by clean energy'
A new titanium plant in West Virginia is making waves in the clean energy space, thanks to its use of solar power to run. According to Canary Media, the "state-of-the-art" Timet plant in Ravenswood, West Virginia, could be the first industrial plant to run mostly on renewable energy, courtesy of the solar panels and battery storage microgrid being built nearby by BHE Renewables.
Jeeps invade Weathered Ground Brewery
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The second annual Jeep Invasion sponsored by the Marshall University Southern Coalfields Alumni & Big Green Club was held at Weathered Ground Brewery. The event asked Jeep owners to ride in and display their prized vehicles all for a good cause. Amanada Ashley, Vice President for the Club, said they help […]
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,...
Several teams reclassified days before start of 2024 football season
Eleven more football teams moved down a West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission classification on Friday — the second time that’s happened in the second-to-last full week of the preseason. Capital, Riverside and South Charleston are among the teams involved in this second shift, all moving from Class...
Pressing Forward: News and Sentinel earns awards in West Virginia Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest
CHARLESTON — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel received multiple awards for editorial and advertising in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including second place in General Excellence for its division. The General Excellence awards are determined by points received for each winning entry. The News...
Belfry drops first two matches of season
The Belfry Pirates suffered losses in their first two matches of the 2024 season. The Pirates, led by first-year head coach Marcos Paz, went down in their season opening game on Aug. 13 at Lawrence County by a score of 6-1.
Cabell County students given new books to start school year
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Cabell County Schools started Wednesday, and there are plenty of books to be read this year. Cabell County Schools and the Cabell County Public Library joined the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History for a book distribution at eight different schools. They began the distribution at Milton Elementary […]
Capital Sports Center expected to open to public in December 2026
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The Capital Sports Center in Charleston is expected to open to the public in December 2026, according to Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango. The commissioner also said construction on the facility is expected to begin in March 2025, and 90% of the building will be done by December 2026.
Walking in the shoes of a paramedic: Mental health struggles and the reward of the job
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – First responders are equipped to respond to any kind of emergency, but oftentimes, the quantity of 911 calls they respond to and the difficult nature of being there for people in their worst moments can make the job emotionally difficult. The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is millions of dollars […]
Youth soccer developments in WV helping athletes play in college
INSTITUTE, WV (WOWK) — Developments in youth soccer across the state are helping youth soccer players get the chance to play at a collegiate level. Over the past few years, West Virginia has seen a steady increase in youth soccer participation, in part due to investments in youth athletics across the state. In southwestern West […]
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