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Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
City Fire Department Nets More than $80,000 in Grant Money from Federal Homeland Security for Training
Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced the awarding of $405,866 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through their Assistance to Firefighters Grant’s (AFG) program. Five fire departments received funding, four of which were in North Central West Virginia....
Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
‘I don’t care if the rates increase’: Alum Creek residents voice concerns over water quality
ALUM CREEK, WV (WOWK) — Neighbors in the Alum Creek area in Lincoln County have been dealing with water issues for nearly 17 years and the county Public Service District (PSD) says most of the problems stem from outdated infrastructure. “We’re applying for other grants and stuff to try and get these lines replaced through […]
Mason plans for new splash pad, pickleball courts
MASON, WV (WOWK) – Some big changes are coming to the town of Mason in Mason County, West Virginia. The town of Mason has new renderings for an outdoor facility off Horton and 2nd Street, behind the Senior Center. The current building standing there, which was purchased by the city, is dilapidated and is set to […]
Local flights affected by technology outage
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Local travelers looking forward to a getaway are affected by the widespread technology outage. Passengers waiting at Huntington Tri-State Airport for a flight to Myrtle Beach learned a little after 10 a.m. Friday that their flight, scheduled to take off at 10:57 a.m., was canceled due to the outage.
Alleged monster terrorized Raleigh County community during the 1930s
FIRECO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the 1930s, residents of Fireco in Raleigh County were gripped with fear and curiosity as an unknown creature terrorized the town. Locals reported a series of gruesome incidents involving decapitated dogs and brain-eaten hogs, which forced everyone to stay indoors after dark. This mysterious creature, dubbed the Fireco Monster or […]
Search for missing Ironton man underway in central Ky.
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A search for a missing man from Ironton, Ohio, remains underway in central Kentucky. According to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, Scott Allen Hern was last seen July 6 in the Red River Gorge area. Hern’s family told rescue teams that he was...
Kanawha County dispatcher honored for role in saving boy’s life
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The family of an 8-year-old boy is thanking the 911 dispatcher and many other responders who helped save his life. According to the Kanawha County Commission, Carter Casey, 8, was involved in a go-cart accident that resulted in a two-inch pipe puncturing his chest and hitting his lung. His family […]
Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24, 2024, following an official request by Gov. Justice. […] The post Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
No Contaminants At Union Carbide Site? False, Expert Testifies
An expert witness in an ongoing federal lawsuit against Union Carbide pushed back on the company’s recent assertion. Union Carbide has applied for a stormwater discharge permit for its Massey Railyard in South Charleston. In its application, submitted to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection last month, the...
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