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St. Albans resident facing backlash over ‘stupid stop signs’
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Alan Moss, a husband and father of two, wants what so many parents can relate to – safety for his family. “We moved here almost two years ago in September,” he said sitting on his brick steps in front of his home on Highland Drive. However, when he moved to […]
I-64 widening project expected to be completed in late fall
NITRO, WV (WOWK) – One of West Virginia’s most eagerly anticipated construction projects is closer than ever to completion. The West Virginia Department of Highways tells 13 News that the I-64 Widening Project is expected to be done in late fall. The project will cost about $225 million in total. Drivers like Bruce Johnston say […]
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 […]
Harris breaks 24-hour fundraising record after Biden drops out
Vice President Harris raised $81 million in the first 24 hours after President Biden stepped aside and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee, her campaign said, touting it as the highest 24-hour fundraising haul of any presidential candidate in history. “The historic outpouring of support for Vice President Harris represents exactly the kind of grassroots […]
Aftermath of the Trump shooting on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the aftermath of the Donald Trump assassination attempt, discuss National Hire a Veteran Day, explore what makes someone a caregiver and talk about what First Choice Services does.
Cabell County Fair week kicks off with parade, festivities begin Wednesday
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the Cabell County Fair! To kick off this year’s fun and festivities, the area community gathered in the City of Milton for the Cabell County Fair Parade. The 2024 Cabell County Fair runs from July 24-27, at the West Virginia Pumpkin Park in Milton. The […]
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 […]
Company investing $150M to redevelop West Virginia site, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (WOWK) – A company is planning to redevelop its facility in Weirton, West Virginia, after closing the steel processing plant earlier this year. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Cleveland-Cliffs is planning to turn its facility into a manufacturing site for distribution transformers. They plan to use building assets and infrastructure already […]
Fifth former Columbus Zoo employee charged in $2.3 million scandal
To view previous coverage of the zoo fraud trial, watch the video player above. DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A fifth defendant in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium fraud scandal was charged with theft Friday in an ongoing investigation into $2.3 million in stolen funds. Grant Bell, a former purchasing assistant for the zoo and the […]
Cities with the most expensive homes in Ohio
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $360,310 in May, 3.9% […]
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