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West Virginia coal miner dies after incident in Raleigh County mine
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A coal miner has died after an incident in a Raleigh County mine last week. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued a joint statement following the death of 33-year-old Ashley Cogar of Erbacon. Cogar passed away Wednesday morning due to injuries she sustained at the […]
How scammers are targeting Olympic fans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are upon us. The eyes of the world will be upon the city of Paris, the iconic venues, and the world-class competition, but amidst all the sights and sounds is the potential for scams. “Of course, scammers take advantage of current trends,” Judy Dollison, president of […]
Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
Kidaroo’s indoor playground in Charleston closes permanently
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local business has closed its doors for good. Kidaroo’s in Charleston announced its official closure on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The business says they were not making enough revenue to remain open. Known as the largest indoor playground in the state, Kidaroo’s opened in September 2017 along MacCorkle Avenue. In […]
Butter Cow sculptures at Ohio State Fair will honor nation’s top athletes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A tradition that has been part of the Ohio State Fair is back with a special theme that goes with the upcoming Olympics. The American Dairy Association Mideast revealed the 2024 Butter Cow sculpture that has been a staple at the fair since the early 1900s. This year’s sculpture depicts a […]
Temporary solution to ambulance response times up and running in Wayne County
A temporary solution to Wayne County’s ongoing problems with emergency response times is now up and running. A county-contracted ambulance service called Jan-Care hit the roads this weekend, providing 24/7 service to residents.
City of Charleston facing lawsuit over West Side stairs
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Some neighbors on Charleston’s West Side have filed a lawsuit against the city’s effort to close a controversial stairway. Just a few weeks ago, the steps were considered public property, but now, they belong to the man who lives at the top of the hill. And he says they’ve been his […]
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals bring back ‘Thomas Tuesdays’ hiring events
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – “Thomas Tuesdays” are back at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals. On the third Tuesday of every month, the Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston will be hosting open interviews for all positions, including jobs in critical care, pediatrics and surgery. Tuesday, July 23, marked the return of the interview events. “We […]
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
Tracking the Tropics – in space: NASA astronaut talks life in orbit, observing hurricanes
Tune in to Tracking the Tropics today at 12:30 p.m. for our interview with NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps, who joined us virtually from over 250 miles above the Earth's surface to talk life in space and what tropics look like from her point of view.
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