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Multi-county police chase that ended in Charleston stemmed from suspicious person report
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A high-speed police chase that ended in Charleston stemmed from reports of a suspicious man in body armor and a badge walking around a Walmart in Ohio with a gun, police records said. Police in Jackson County, Ohio, said they initially responded to a Walmart...
Huntington Hot Dog Festival Celebrates 20 Years
A community celebration of hot dog heritage is marking a major milestone later this week. The West Virginia Hot Dog Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Saturday, July 27 at Pullman Square and 3rd Avenue in downtown Huntington. The festival showcases dozens of hot dog businesses from Huntington, the...
HPD getting a medical manikin
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Huntington Police Department is getting a piece of equipment that looks human -- all to help in life-and-death situations. On Monday evening, Huntington City Council passed a measure to purchase what’s known as a TOMManikin. It is a Tactical Operation Medical Manikin-- designed to...
Huntington Rotary Club says area seeing impact of Mason County’s Nucor project
MASON/CABELL COUNTIES, WV (WOWK) – Construction continues on Nucor Steel’s new plant in Mason County. In Huntington on Monday, the Rotary Club of Huntington met with speakers from Nucor to hear updates on the new, state-of-the-art sheet steel mill. David Lieving, Huntington Rotary Club President, says Nucor has already made a significant impact in the […]
Local woman starts fundraiser to get a generator for KCHA
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– After the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association lost power on July 16, the shelter posted on social media asking for help to keep the animals cool. Dawn Frohna, brought ice and fans to help, beat the 96-degree heat that day. When Frohna was there, she was told that the shelter did not have a […]
Church says ‘thank you’ to Kanawha County first responders
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A Kanawha County church spent the weekend giving thanks to those who risk their lives every day serving their community. The Loudendale Freewill Baptist Church held a First Responders Celebration Day where they celebrated first responders with a cookout following their service. Members of the Loudendale Volunteer Fire Department, West […]
Water outage reported on Route 243 on Tuesday
The village of Coal Grove is reporting that there will be a water outage on State Route 243 as repairs are being made. It is estimated that customers will be without water until 7 p.m. tonight. The post Water outage reported on Route 243 on Tuesday appeared first on The Tribune.
Second Annual Lawrence Co. Fair Pickleball Tournament Results And Pics
3.0 Gold – Bob Hudson; Silver- Landon Fairchild; Bronze – Matthew Clevenger. 3.5 – Gold – Brent Pack; Silver- Nick Caudill; Bronze – Daniel Ward. 3.0 Gold – Katelyn Pauley; Silver – Kendal Sword. 3.5 No Entries. DOUBLES. 3.0 Gold – Eden Ross,...
Herrmann named Executive Director of the AAA7
Jamie Herrmann has been named Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), according to Dr. Christine Raber, President of the AAA7 Board of Trustees. Herrmann will be joining the AAA7 from Compass Community Health where she has been serving as the Revenue and Risk Director since 2017. She is a graduate of Shawnee State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies, with a concentration in Healthcare Administration; and an associate’s degree in Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assisting. ...
Recent Code Enforcement blitz should initiate long overdue change to West Side
A few words about the City of Athens Code Enforcement’s recent blitz in the West Side neighborhood… I love the West Side. My wife and I have lived off and on in that neighborhood for years. Though we once lived on the East Side with its easy access to Avalanche Pizza and the shops on East State, we prefer the West Side with its unique blend of people from all walks of life, close proximity to Miller’s Chicken, downtown and unique architecture. ...
H-L investigation: Smuggling at KY juvenile jail yields felony charges against officers
Facebook photos of teens flashing gang signs in Warren County detention center raised alarms last December. Employees helped youths charge illicit electronic devices; gave them access to office computers with internet connections; and slipped envelopes under cell doors.
Fayette County Humane Society at Code Red status, shelter over capacity
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Humane Society has announced that the shelter is currently over capacity with more than 90 dogs, leading to the declaration of a Code Red situation for the organization. The notice came on Monday after noon, with the Fayette County Humane Society indicating that the shelter is currently 18 dogs […]
WVU Football Shows Interest in 2025 In-State Prospect
Even though most of the work for their 2025 class is already done, the WVU football staff contacted a top in-state prospect. George Washington High School product Hunter Giacomo announced an offer from the Mountaineers on Monday afternoon. Listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds, the Charleston, W.Va. native is listed as...
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