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Cross Lanes apartment fire quickly extinguished
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) — A fire at an apartment complex was quickly put out Thursday night. It happened the same night the responding volunteer fire department, Tyler Mountain, saw its board of directors and chief resign. The fire broke out around 10:30 pm along Russet Drive. The cause is not clear but it was […]
Despite rain, drought persists in WV, KY & OH
(WOWK) — The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor is out (Thursday, July 25), showing that the entire WOWK-TV viewing area is under abnormally dry or moderate or severe drought conditions. The previous week did see significant rainfall especially in the southern coalfield counties of Kentucky and West Virginia. The weather is expected to be dry once […]
Charleston Police Department teaches kids boat safety tips with Jr. Academy
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – This week the Charleston Police Department is hosting its Junior Academy where Junior Cadets can learn a variety of new skills and talents. On Thursday, the kiddos focused on boating safety and set out on the Elk River. “We’re a river city, so we thought it was really important to show […]
Putnam Aging’s Senior Picnic celebrates Christmas in July
HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) – There are 153 days left until Christmas, but who’s counting? While the season may seem far away, some people in the City of Huntington are celebrating a bit early and getting into the Christmas spirit. The Putnam Aging’s annual Senior Picnic took place Thursday to celebrate Christmas in July. The event […]
National Hire a Veteran Day brings awareness to veterans in need of work
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – They’ve fought to protect and serve our country, and now it’s their communities’ turn to serve them by helping veterans find work after their military service. Thursday, July 25 marks “National Hire a Veteran Day.” The day plays an important role in helping bring awareness to veterans in the workforce. Hundreds […]
‘Extremely lucky’: KCSO investigating shot fired into St. Albans church
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bullet was fired through a church door. According to the KCSO, deputies responded to the area of Brown Community Worship Center in the 1600 block of Dry Ridge Road around noon on Thursday regarding a shots fired call. They say someone […]
National poll ranks Beshear most popular Democrat governor
An annual poll looking at the popularity of all 50 state governors was released on Wednesday. Gov. Andy Beshear received high marks, which could carry a lot of weight as Vice President Kamala Harris narrows down a running mate.
Dr. Rahul Gupta returns to Charleston for WV Health Right tour
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The director of the Office of National Drug Policy was back in his old stomping grounds Thursday. Dr. Rahul Gupta toured West Virginia Health Right’s recently expanded East End Clinic in Charleston. The organization opened the upgraded facility in June with the goal of improving healthcare access to underserved people in […]
Gov. Beshear apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew: ‘Ale-8-One is definitely the soft drink of Kentucky’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) jokingly apologized to Diet Mountain Dew on Thursday in reference to Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) commenting on the drink at a rally, saying Democrats would call drinking one "racist."
One dead in Kanawha County fire
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — One person is dead after a fire at Jordan Creek Road and Wills Creek Road Thursday afternoon, according to dispatchers. The identity of the person who died has not been released. Metro 911 says the road is shut down. Fire crews from Pinch and Clendenin, as well as medical personnel […]
McHugh named acting West Virginia Department of Administration Secretary
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — John McHugh will serve as acting secretary for the West Virginia Department of Administration after Mark Scott resigned, according to Gov. Jim Justice’s Office. McHugh has been a state employee since 2006, according to the governor’s office, and has most recently served as the Deputy Secretary of Administration and the Director […]
Ohio works to remedy skilled trade shortage with incarcerated youth initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is working to remedy a shortage of skilled trade employees by providing resources for incarcerated juveniles to start careers in fields such as construction or welding once they are released. The Ohio Department of Youth Services and Department of Commerce have partnered to educate incarcerated youth about skilled trade career […]
Tyler Mountain VFD Chief, board members resign
UPDATE: (9:34 p.m. Thursday, July 25) — Board member Barry Holstein confirmed with 13 News that West Virginia State Fire Commission bylaws indicate that Assistant Chief Thomas Robinson with Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will now act as fire chief. Holstein said Thomas Robinson is aware of this taking effect. This follows Louie Robinson stepping […]
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