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Columbus man pleads not guilty to shooting woman in face in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A Columbus man has pleaded not guilty to charges in a Kanawha County shooting. Aweis Abdi, 29, is accused of shooting a woman in the face in Rand back in March and fleeing the scene. Abdi was indicted in July on charges of malicious wounding, wanton endangerment and prohibited person […]
‘American Idol’ seeks Ohioans to audition
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you think you have what it takes to become the next “American Idol,” this could be your chance. For season 25, “American Idol” is currently conducting free virtual auditions with producers from individuals across the U.S. The show has assigned certain states to a specific audition date as people from […]
WATCH: Kangaroo hops along Logan County roadway
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Folks in Logan County got a surprise on their way to work this morning. While it may be normal to see cats or dogs, as well as deer and other wildlife roaming around the roadways, one thing drivers wouldn’t expect in the West Virginia coalfields is a kangaroo on the […]
Final Downton Huntington Art Walk of the summer
Huntington is ending the summer with a celebration of all things creative! Courtney Chapman and Mark Zanter from Marshall University's School of Art & Design stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about the final Downton Huntington Art Walk of the summer.
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 27): Van Bulldogs showing grit ahead of 2024 campaign
VAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Head coach Mark Agosti narrowed the 2024 Van Bulldogs' team dynamic down to a single word. “They’re gritty,” Agnosti said. “One thing about these kids, they might not be the fastest kid on the field or the strongest kid, but these kids are gritty."
Video: ‘When Earl Went to War’
Earl Goodall, my neighbor, friend, and an amiable human being, passed away at age 93 on July 5, 2024, in Huntington, West Virginia. His funeral was July 13 in Proctorville, Ohio, near where he entered this world. Earl was the subject of my 2021 16-minute documentary, “When Earl Went to...
Prescription hearing aids with Ascent Audiology & Hearing
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - If you’re a hunter or a bird watcher, you have probably used something called a hearing amplifier. Dr. Rebecca Brashears from Ascent Audiology & Hearing stopped by First Look at Four to explain the difference between over-the-counter hearing amplifiers and prescription hearing aids. This segment...
Renovations delaying Logan Middle School’s first day of class
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Some renovations at a Logan County school are pushing the school’s start date back. While the rest of Logan County Schools will head to the classroom on Monday, Aug. 19, students at Logan Middle School will not begin until Wednesday, Aug. 21. The school’s open house will be from 5 […]
Large police presence near downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are tracking a large police presence near downtown Lexington. WKYT has a crew on the scene at the 300 block of Ohio Street. They have spotted several police officers working in the area. We have a call in to police but are waiting to hear...
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
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