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‘I’ll cherish it forever’: Wayne County teen meets Duke basketball team, to be featured on ESPN
18-year-old Bradee Vance received a wish from Make-A-Wish after he underwent a Kidney transplant. Not only did they grant his wish, but he now will also star in a segment on ESPN.
Marshall University environmental science professor gives tips on rip current safety
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - In this heat all we can think about is a trip to the water and a summer vacation. Even the most experienced swimmers should be careful and pay attention to the surf conditions, and know when it’s too dangerous to swim. The National Weather Service...
Police chase end in crash between street bike and 18-wheeler
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia State Police say Hurricane Police were involved in a chase Monday night with a person driving what they are calling a street bike. That chase led them on Interstate 64 where eventually, WVSP says the driver of the street bike hit the rear end of an 18-wheeler causing a crash near 29th Street exit in Huntington.
Woman arrested after driving impaired with two young children in car
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One woman has been arrested for driving impaired with two young children in the car. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at approximately 12:02 PM, police observed a white 2009 Lincoln MKS traveling westbound in the 1100 block of 1st Avenue South in Nitro. The vehicle was […]
Woman found not guilty in attempted child kidnapping from mall
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman who faced charges after an attempted child kidnapping last year at the Charleston Town Center was found not guilty Monday by reason of mental illness. Love Sabatini appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Dave Hardy for a plea entry. A plea agreement...
Man arrested after threatening to kill mother, burn her house down
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after threatening to kill his mother and burn her house down. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, police responded to a residence on Washington Street West in Charleston following an argument between 36-year-old Justin Ball and his mother. The complaint states that […]
Country star Gary Allen to perform at Marshall Network Health Arena
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Country music singer and songwriter, Gary Allen has been announced as an upcoming performer at Huntington’s Marshall Health Network Arena. Known for hits such as “Watching Airplanes,” “Best I Ever Had,” and “Tough Little Boys,” Allen came to prominence on the country music scene in the late 1990s, gaining recognition throughout […]
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
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.
Magoffin County to host Russell for Homecoming
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County will host former state champion Russell for Homecoming in the first half of the 2024 high school football season. The Hornets are slated to welcome in the Red Devils for a non-district game on Friday, Sept. 13. Kickoff for the Magoffin County-Russell game is set for 7:30 p.m.
Hillbilly Christmas in July Ride this Saturday
PIKEVILLE – In a little over a week the 19th annual Hillbilly Christmas in July ride will be held, as the group raises money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington. The ride, slated for July 20, will start in Pikeville and make its way through Prestonsburg and...
Mom caught in stolen U-Haul with meth and 3 unbuckled kids, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A woman, who police say already had a warrant for child neglect, is now facing new child neglect charges. Officers say late Sunday night, they spotted a stolen U-Haul van in the area of Highway 41 and the Lloyd. Police say they called for backup, and...
Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog to speak at Republican National Convention tonight
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice, along with First Lady Cathy Justice and their dog, Babydog Justice, will attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, today. Governor Justice is scheduled to speak, with Babydog Justice set to appear on the main stage between 7:15 and 7:45 PM ET. West Virginians can watch a live […]
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
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