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Tri-State Alley? Research says ‘Tornado Alley’ moving east
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Tornado Alley as we know it may be changing. A recent study published by the Journal of Applied Meteorology indicates the traditional Tornado Alley over the Great Plains is moving further east. “People are paying attention and they are realizing it’s just not Oklahoma and Kansas anymore, it can happen here,” […]
Fourth of July tornado confirmed in Logan County
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WCMH) — A tornado formed in Logan County during storms on the Fourth of July, adding another in a year that has already broken the all-time record in Ohio. The National Weather Service confirmed a “brief/weak” EF-0 tornado touched down at 8:44 p.m. near the village of De Graff. It lasted only seconds, […]
A West Virginia man drowns, according to deputies, after becoming caught in a rip current at Daytona Beach.
West Virginia – A tragic incident occurred at Daytona Beach this week when a resident from West Virginia drowned after being swept away by a rip current. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a 43-year-old man lost his life in Florida on Wednesday due to this hazardous ocean phenomenon.
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
Ironton Tribune is finalist for 14 Associated Press awards
Staff report Finalists in the 2023 Associated Press Media Editors newspaper contest have been announced and The Ironton Tribune has been honored with 14 total finalists awards. The Tribune competes in Division 1 of the 5 different divisions. Heath Harrison has been named a finalist in five categories, and Kandi Thompson is listed in four […] The post Ironton Tribune is finalist for 14 Associated Press awards appeared first on The Tribune.
Severe Weather Threatens Parts of West Virginia as Cold Front Moves Through
Charleston, WV – Severe weather continues to threaten parts of West Virginia tonight as a cold front moves through the area. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, residents should anticipate spotty showers and storm activity overnight into Saturday morning. Low temperatures will range from the mid-60s to low 70s in the lowlands and mid-60s in the mountains. The severe storm risk remains in effect until the cold front exits by Saturday morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]
Arrest warrants issued following fatal Route 60 crash
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Investigators from the Barboursville Police Department have obtained arrest warrants for a driver involved in a crash that claimed the life of a teenager on July 4. The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on U.S. Route 60 at Davis Creek Road. One driver,...
Parkersburg Resident Detained for Lincoln County Homicide
Tony Williamson, a 35-year-old man from Parkersburg was detained in the early hours of Monday due to an allegation of first-degree murder linked to a case in Lincoln County. Agents from the Violent Crime and Narcotics Force alongside officers from the Uniform Division of the Parkers Police Department conducted the arrest.
Habitat for Humanity schedules info sessions on home 13 News helped build
The home is at 908 Grant Street in Charleston. If you want to buy this house, which is through Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam County, you'll have to attend at least one of these two sessions:
Vehicle fire shuts down part of I79N in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A portion of I-79 North is shut down due to a vehicle fire. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, a vehicle caught fire near the 5-mile marker of I-79 North, which is around the Big Chimney exit. Dispatchers say the vehicle was hauling hay bales. Dispatchers say the vehicle was […]
Thieves are targeting EBT funds, more than 2,000 Kentuckians affected
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Reports of theft from EBT accounts is rapidly rising in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, there have been more than 2,000 EBT theft claims submitted in the first quarter of 2024 alone. That amounts to more than $1 million of...
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