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Stiffer criminal penalties, street camping ban take effect as part of Safer Kentucky Act
A controversial bill that supporters dubbed the the Safer Kentucky Act takes effect Monday, with critics again voicing concerns about potential consequences, while some local officials say they expect little to change. The wide-ranging bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Jared Bauman of Louisville, includes an array of measures aimed at reforming the state's...
Disaster assistance reaches more than $5 million for those affected by severe weather in West Virginia in April 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $5 million was approved for homeowners and renters who were affected by severe storms in 11 West Virginia counties in early April 2024. Residents of Fayette, Nicholas, Kanawha, Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Marshall, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties who were affected by severe storms in West Virginia from April […]
FORECAST: Another day with highs in the 90s, then the cooldown begins
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The heat and humidity will stick around for another day, but some clouds will help to take the edge of the intense sunshine. Some storms are possible in the late afternoon and evening. HEADLINES:. -One more day of 90s. -Thunderstorm chances increase. -Much cooler by the...
Man arrested after striking girlfriend multiple times says he was trying to prevent her from driving drunk
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested after striking his girlfriend multiple times. He told police he was trying to prevent her from driving drunk. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, a domestic disturbance was reported at approximately 2:51 AM in the parking lot of Mardi Gras Casino and […]
Charleston Council committee to take up pot possession issue again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The petition to the City of Charleston that aims to create a new city code for the simple possession of cannabis will be looked at for the second consecutive week this evening. Charleston’s Committee on Ordinance & Rules discussed a pair of bills (Bill 8039 and...
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Parkersburg YMCA appoints new CEO
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The YMCA of Parkersburg announced they have appointed a new CEO. Benton Walker, from Savannah, Ga., was a program participant in the Coastal Georgia YMCA association. After high school, Walker attended Shaw University, earning a degree in Athletic Training in 2011. In 2016, he received an M.Ed. in Exercise Science Fitness and Wellness from Fairmont State University.
Wood County Relay for Life marches through 30th year
PARKERSBURG — The Relay for Life of Wood County celebrated its 30th anniversary this weekend, bringing together 30 teams of cancer survivors, caregivers and supporters to honor those impacted by the disease and raise funds for cancer research. “Thirty-one years ago in 1993, a woman named Sally Davis started...
OU hires Shumate as Director of Strength and Conditioning
Ohio University Athletics is excited to welcome Tyler Shumate to its staff as the Director of Strength and Conditioning. Shumate comes to Ohio by way of the University of New Mexico, where he served as the Associate Director of Sport Performance since January 2024. "I am very excited to welcome...
Chance for showers as 90s continue
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A line of thunderstorms are moving towards us and could bring us some much needed rain as we move into this evening. Overnight the chance for showers tapers off as temperatures only fall into the low 70s. The heat and humidity is expected to be in...
Gov. Justice celebrates kickoff of Hawks Nest tram replacement project
ANSTEAD, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice visited the site of what will be the reimagined aerial tram at Hawks Nest State Park to kickoff the project. The aerial tram has been a fixture in the park since 1970. The tram replacement project is part of $250+ million in state park improvements made under the Gov. Justice’s leadership. […] The post Gov. Justice celebrates kickoff of Hawks Nest tram replacement project appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
A toasty start to next week; cool end of the week with chances of rain around
Sunday evening will start off on the warm side with temps in the 80s under a few clouds. A few showers can’t be ruled out during the evening hours as a system moves into Ohio, with the best chances the further north you live or travel. As we get later into the night, it will […]
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