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THE RESULTS ARE IN! WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces results of “The Kid’s Ballot” from votes cast at the WV State Fair
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The 2024 WV State Fair has concluded and so has the voting for some of the Fair's favorite foods, animals, and rides. "The Kid's Ballot" is a fun program conducted during the State Fair by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and his team. This was the third consecutive year that the Secretary of State's booth in the West Virginia Building featured the Ballot for young Fair-goers. This initiative aims to instill early civic engagement among children, giving them a taste of the democratic process. More than 450 kids visited the Secretary of State's booth to cast their votes...
Watchdog raises alarm about politically connected Ohio coal plant
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A “super-polluter” coal plant along the Ohio River is losing money and faces a hefty environmental liability, according to a recent report. Since it’s owned by a politically connected private equity fund, an obvious question arises: Will taxpayers be left holding the bag?
A dispute over a Nelsonville ballot initiative raises questions about how citizens can change their government
Nelsonville, Ohio (WOUB) — The dispute over a proposed ballot initiative that would abolish the Nelsonville city charter raises questions about how Ohioans can exercise their constitutional right to choose their own government. The case is now before a state appeals court after two residents accused the Nelsonville City...
Benedictine's Sept. 14 football game in Ohio has been called off. Here's what we know
Benedictine's football game that was set for Sept. 14 in Ironton, Ohio with Cincinnati power Archbishop Moeller has been cancelled after the Cadets pulled out of the game, the Georgia High School Football Daily reported Friday. The story was first reported by Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily and Atlanta...
BULLDOGS WILL HOST ROWAN CO. TO KICK OFF 2024 REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT
Louisa, Ky. — It’s finally football Friday in Lawrence Co. as the Bulldogs will open the regular season tonight at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Stadium against the Rowan Co. Vikings. Bulldog Seniors. L to R Josh Stepp, Charlie Fletcher, Rain Warden, Colin Howard, Peyton Lowe, Aden Handley, Josh...
Two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from […]
A Contaminated Water Lawsuit And The History Of Voting This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, residents around Indian Creek say their water has been contaminated by mining. Briana Heaney went down to Pineville to talk those who are beginning to take legal action. Also on this episode, many people expected the 2024 presidential election would be unpredictable. But no one...
Colors of Courage 5K fundraiser
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lace up your running shoes! Pikeville Medical Center’s Colors of Courage 5k is back next month. Makala Little and Brandi Wilson stopped by First Look at Four to tell us how the race benefits patients at the Lawson Cancer Center. This segment is sponsored content...
2024 High School Football First Look: Ripley Vikings
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Ripley Vikings have a new, but familiar voice leading the program in Ryan Simon who is taking over as the head coach this season. He is a former Viking quarterback and a member of the Ripley High School Viking Football Hall of Fame. He talks about how he’s connected with the players who have already learned a lot from him through the offseason.
Arrest made in Grayson hit and run
Grayson police have made an arrest in a pedestrian hit and run incident captured on surveillance video Wednesday morning. Stephen Ray Ludwig, 33, of Grayson, was arrested by Grayson PD on Thursday evening, on charges of first degree wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident – failure to render aid or assistance, and operating a motor vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator’s license.
Athens County to hold OVI checkpoint this Saturday
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced plans for an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoint this Saturday evening. The checkpoint will be organized in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. The specific location of the checkpoint will be disclosed tomorrow morning. This...
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
Man claims he killed and raped multiple woman, has desire to do it again
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man tells witnesses he had killed multiple people and raped women and his desire to do it again. On August 21, 2024, around 10:09 PM, officers were called to St. Marks Bar at 932 4th Avenue in Huntington, WV, Cabell County. Employees reported that a man was discussing firearms and […]
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