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Hot Sunday with storms expected late this evening into Monday
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A hot Sunday is in store with showers and thunderstorms later today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. While today will see dry conditions and unseasonably warm temperatures, a high-pressure system moving eastward will bring moisture into the area this afternoon, increasing the chances of showers and […]
State of Emergency issued in West Virginia over drought
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has announced a State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to a prolonged lack of rainfall that has led to hazardous drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have affected the entire state. Governor Justice emphasized the impact of the […]
WVU alumni help Canadian women's soccer team to another Olympic win amidst scandal
West Virginia women's soccer alumni Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence helped Canada keep their hopes alive to defend their 2020 Olympic gold medal on Sunday. Canada met host nation France in the second of three schedule group stage matchups for Canada. While a scandal surrounds the Canadian organization regarding spying on an opponents' practice with a drone, they didn't let it distract them too much as they rallied themselves to a 2-1 victory over France. Buchanan and Lawrence both logged a full 90 minutes of play during the matchup.
Check out what's in the audio pages of WYSO's weekly radio magazine
Check out the latest WYSO Weekend - our weekly radio magazine with host Jerry Kenney, who brings you the latest features from WYSO producers and interviews from around the Miami Valley. Piqua Battery Burn: Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cell phones to electric vehicles. But they can combust suddenly and...
West Virginia college prepares for new campus carry law implementation
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As one local institution is preparing for students and staff to return from summer break, they are also getting ready for the first semester of classes with the new campus carry bill in effect. The Campus Self-Defense Act was officially implemented on July 1 in all West Virginia Colleges and Universities, […]
West Virginia Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Soaring into the 90s
Charleston, WV – A hotter day is expected across West Virginia as temperatures are set to rise into the low to mid-90s in the lowlands. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports mostly sunny skies today, with rain chances increasing by late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to enjoy the quiet weather before rain becomes more likely tonight.
Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns take the stage for ‘Live on the Levee’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Live on the Levee, Charleston’s free outdoor summer concert series, brought Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns to Haddad Riverfront Park’s Schoenbaum Stage Friday. Grace Campbell opened the evening with a 6:30 p.m. set. MultiFest will take place at Haddad Riverfront, from Thursday, August 1...
Couple Check Photos From Mountain Hike, Spot Something Creepy: ‘Terrifying’
A woman was left spooked when she got her photos developed from a trip to the mountains. Duffy Springfield went hiking with her boyfriend in Panther, West Virginia, in March and they were taken aback by one small detail in one of the shots. "I like to do film photography,...
"A volcano you'd be setting off": Legal experts say Kim Davis could help chip away at LGBTQ+ rights
A broad swath of legal experts told Salon that they doubt that former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis’ longshot strategy to get the Supreme Court to overturn its pivotal 2015 same-sex marriage ruling will work in one fell swoop – but they say Davis’ argument could fuel future attacks on LGBTQ+ rights down the road.
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