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Police dealing with rise in ATV thefts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dayton Police have been busy investigating a major increase in stolen off-road vehicles listed for sale on social media. Travis Kelly’s 16-year-old son who was looking to sell his four-wheeler was a recent victim. “My son was trying to sell a 2012 YFZ450 racing four-wheeler on Facebook Marketplace,” says Kelly. Kelly and […]
Firefighters urge public caution amid high fire risks during drought
GLASGOW W.Va (WCHS) — According to FEMA, more than 90% of West Virginia firefighters are volunteer. When brush or forest fires happen they're often the ones tasked with helping the division of forestry. With a severe drought impacting more than half the state and a shortage of volunteer firefighters,...
Johnson County grand jury returns 30 indictments
On July 19, a Johnson County grand jury returned 30 indictments, including one against a woman arrested on June 22 for charges related to driving under the influence of alcohol with an unsecured child in the vehicle, according to court documents. The indictment official charges Rachel Irene Woods, 30, of...
This is Home: Jackson County Junior Fair volunteer dedicates 25 years
COTTAGEVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - During its 66 years, the Jackson County Junior Fair has seen many volunteers come together to help bring the fair to life for the local youth. Tammy Harpold is one of the longest-serving volunteers at the fair, having dedicated herself to the fair for about 25 years.
Baristas at local Starbucks vote to unionize
SUTTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Earlier this month, 5 News reported that baristas at a local Starbucks store were looking to unionize. The employees at the Flatwoods Factory location in Sutton officially voted in favor of forming a union last week. According to an official with Starbucks Workers United, the employees...
59News 2024 Summer Games: A West Virginia Homage to the 2024 Paris Olympics
(WVNS) — The Paris Olympic Games© may be the best of the best but the 59News Summer Games are sure to be more, well, entertaining. With the opening ceremonies on Friday, July 26th, 2024, your 59News team will compete in six trials from Cornhole to Yard Darts in the best of the best (in our […]
West Virginia nonprofit receives grant from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
On Wednesday, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On announced their $3,000,000 USD funding of 65 youth-centered organizations across ten countries through the Kindness in Community Fund, among the largest funding efforts to provide direct support for youth mental health across the world. Of the 65 organizations,...
Morrisey petitions US Supreme Court to review Medicaid including gender-affirming surgeries
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday afternoon that he is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court, the April decision by the Fourth Circuit Court on West Virginia Medicaid providing gender-affirming surgeries.
New non-profit aims to enhance Fayette County recreation
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The newly established Fayette County Community Foundation (FCCF) is on a mission to enhance recreation opportunities for residents of Fayette County. This non-profit organization aims to create a culture of local giving, enabling donors to contribute towards the community’s quality of life, health, and well-being. FCCF, operating as a 501(c)(3) […]
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