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‘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with water issues for nearly 17 years and the county Public Service District (PSD) says most of the problems stem from outdated infrastructure.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 […]
Drought worsens in WV, KY & OH but rain on the way
(WOWK) — The drought is worse in many areas of the WOWK-TV viewing area than it was last week according to the latest United States Drought Monitor. Areas that were not listed last week in the Tri-State area are now listed as Abnormally Dry. Areas that were in the Abnormally Dry category are now in […]
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 […]
Bears and coyotes added to Charleston urban hunting season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Urban hunting in Charleston will include bears and coyotes beginning this fall. On Monday, Charleston City Council approved a bill that adds bears and coyotes as animals allowed to be hunted within city limits during urban hunting. Previously, only deer were on that list. The bill allows hunters to use crossbows […]
Herd That returning to The Basketball Tournament
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK)- Marshall University’s Alumni Team, Herd That, will be making their seventh appearance in The Basketball Tournament Friday afternoon. TBT is a 64-team tournament where the winning team takes home a $1,000,000 cash prize. Last year, Herd That became tournament darlings after making an unexpected run to the semi-finals, before being knocked out […]
Kentucky Gov. Beshear on shortlist of possible Harris VP picks
The talk among high-level Democratic strategists and donors has now turned to who is best positioned to serve has Harris’s running mate, and the short list has boiled down to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
Why complete strangers showed up to one homeless veteran’s funeral
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia hero was laid to rest on Thursday, though his funeral ceremony was nontraditional: everyone who showed up was a stranger. That’s because when 77-year-old Ronald Tittle died in the Beckley area on March 29, gaps in his life story appeared. Funeral directors said his parents’ names are […]
1 injured in Barboursville crash involving motorcyle
BARBOURSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – At least one person has been injured in a crash in Barboursville. According to Cabell County dispatchers, the crash happened around 530 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Pine Crest Drive and Rt. 60. Dispatchers say a motorcycle and an SUV. Dispatchers say at least one person was taken to the […]
Rand drainage project included in WVDOT bids
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A project to rebuild the storm and sewer system in Rand could finally be coming to fruition. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the project is one of 30 projects included in a bid letting the DOT conducted on Tuesday. It comes after DOT engineers agreed in October […]
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 […]
Road reopens after Sissonville crash
UPDATE: (6:30 P.M. Thursday, July 18) – Allens Fork Road has reopened after a crash in Sissonville. The crash had one lane of traffic temporarily closed. Kanawha County dispatchers say no injuries were reported in the crash. KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One lane of traffic is shut down on a Sissonville roadway due to […]
Miller named new WVU Jackson General president and CEO
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley has a new president and CEO. According to WVU Medicine, Candace N. Miller, M.B.A., took over the position effective July 15. She succeeds Stephanie McCoy who retired after serving as Jackson General Hospital’s president and CEO for 13 years. “We are excited to welcome […]
When is West Virginia’s 2024 Sales Tax Holiday?
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is just around the corner. This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is set for Aug. 2 through Aug. 5 to help families with their back-to-school shopping. During the Sales Tax Holiday, the state’s sales tax is eliminated for certain items including: According to the West Virginia […]
Scott Miller Hill Bypass open on US 33
ROANE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A major road construction project in Roane County, West Virginia, is finally opening to traffic. The Scott Miller Hill Bypass on US 33 near Spencer opened to traffic on Thursday, July 18. The project was completed two months ahead of schedule. The West Virginia Department of Transportation says it has […]
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