ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - Thousands of country music fans will once again converge on rural Boyd County for the ‘Rock the Country’ music festival. The show “A Festival for We The People” announced Wednesday morning on social media it will be returning to the Boyd County area July 11-12, 2025.

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — UPDATED - 8:20 a.m., 10/30/24. Troopers have identified a man who was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Scioto County, Ohio, on Tuesday. Clinton Barnard, 33, of Ironton, Ohio, was attempting to pass another vehicle when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, according to a news release from Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Aaron Snyder, The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky. EDITOR’S NOTE: A separate story covering Tuesday’s Boyd County fiscal court meeting appeared in Wednesday’s edition. This story pertains to the rest of the meeting. CATLETTSBURG Kentucky awarded medical cannabis business licenses to cultivators and processors on Monday. Boyd County’s...

The man accused of stabbing South Point Elementary Principal Bill Christian decided to voluntarily return to Ohio to face his charges.

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A shortage of bus drivers is causing Boyd County Schools to rework their routes. The district operates 22 regular bus routes, but two of those routes are without drivers. Boyd County Schools Superintendent Bill Boblett said that this is an issue happening across Kentucky. “Our...

Former Carter County Tourism Treasurer Helen Renee Stewart has been indicted on charges related to an investigation into possible embezzlement, according to court documents.

That has been most teams gameplan this season, but nobody has been able to do it, until last Friday night. Ashland Blazer held McCoart in check and that helped the Tomcats pick up a 41-36 win in Class 4A District 6 action. The win gave the Tomcats the No. 1...

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. The crash happened along Edens Branch Road, just off alternate Route 10. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. According to deputies, the motorcyclist was injured and lost a...

In the city of Kenova, there is an old Victorian house on Beech Street that is covered in thousands of carved pumpkins every year to celebrate the Halloween season, and it all started with one man.

Alpha Technologies plans to retrofit the former Appalachian Power Company building at 1125 6th Ave. into its newest state-of-the-art data center.

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a shooting in Huntington, and authorities are looking for a suspect. According to Cabell County 911 dispatchers, the shooting happened around 1:20 a.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of 24th Street. Dispatchers say the male victim was shot in the leg and […]

Ever stumbled upon a place that makes you question why you haven’t been eating there your entire life?. Patsy’s Inn in Ohio, is that hidden gem that’ll have you reconsidering your life choices. At least when it comes to breakfast and lunch. Nestled in the heart of...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Three Greek chapters at Marshall University have been suspended amid a hazing investigation, according to university officials. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that two fraternities and one sorority have been issued cease and desist letters pending an internal investigation. The fraternities were identified by university officials as...

We have recent drone video at the Barboursville Target -- slated to have a grand reopening on Sunday, Nov. 3.

FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY (WOWK) – Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis will be holding a second lottery on Thursday to announce the next step in widespread access to medical cannabis throughout the state. This time, officials will be sharing specific dispensers that are approved to sell to patients in Kentucky. This follows Monday’s lottery, where 26 new […]

SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WSAZ) - In the wake of tragedy, people in the community often want to be a bright light in a dark time. The community is still reeling from the ripple effects after police say Joshua Collins, a parent, stabbed South Point Elementary School Principal Bill Christian last week.

Airborne Tumbling and Cheer Prepares to Take Flight. A new hub for cheer and tumbling enthusiasts is set to open its doors in Boyd County this November. Airborne Tumbling and Cheer, located at 5312 State Route 5 in Ashland, promises to be a transformative space for children and young adults eager to learn, grow, and excel in the art of cheerleading.

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A driver involved in a DUI crash that killed a teenager appeared in court on Tuesday morning in Cabell County. Joshua Wilson, entered a guilty plea on both counts: DUI causing death and DUI causing serious bodily injury. The deadly crash happened on July 4...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Temperatures are already well milder than normal and in the ‘comfortable’ range for many even at the start of the day. Hazy sunshine and southerly breezes will again push us from those 40s and 50s this morning to the low 80s this afternoon (near record highs for the day). It’s another rain-free time for the Tri-State, but delightful for any evening events like Trunk-or-Treats and harvest parties at local churches. Our stretch of rain-free weather is nearing an end though, and unfortunately this could well challenge the main Trick-or-Treat times Thursday evening, the subject of our next First Alert Weather Day.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Through the initiative, anyone can donate their excess, unwanted and unopened candy to Friends Of The Troops on or before November 15, 2024, get directly paid for it at $10 per pound and, in doing so, support American troops overseas!. Full submission details and instructions can...