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Charleston candidate forum connects voters with local races

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Voters in Charleston got a chance to meet the people running for office face-to-face Tuesday night. The Black Voter Impact Initiative held a candidate forum at First Baptist Church to educate the community about local elections and connect voters with those seeking office. “We're just an…

Commission working to honor Woody Williams with capital statue

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — On Tuesday, the Hershel "Woody" Williams Statue Commission held their first meeting to start the process of immortalizing the war hero and West Virginia native in the nation's capital. Governor Patrick Morrisey signed an executive order last year to form the commission to oversee the plans…

Ribbon cutting held for new South Point Desco

SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WOWK) -- Lawrence County leaders and Desco representatives gathered to celebrate the official grand opening of the new South Point location. The company's CEO and staff members joined local leaders for the ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. Ohio Latest News: The event featured guest speakers…

City of Flatwoods, Kentucky discusses e-bike regulations

FLATWOODS, Ky. (WOWK) -- Flatwoods City Council is discussing an ordinance that would clarify rules and regulations when it comes to electric bikes, scooters and golf carts. Mayor Buford Hurley said the latest ordinance has been a year in the making, after multiple accidents and complaints involving e-bikes were…

On the Record: Launching new Boone County family support locations

(WOWK) — An organization that works to help the masses is relying on wheels to make sure it can reach as many people as possible. In this episode, the director of the Boone County Family Support Center joins us to discuss the launch of its satellite locations. Watch On the Record with Amanda Barren weeknights

Meet Truck 4: Milton Volunteer Fire's first ladder truck

MILTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- A Cabell County volunteer fire department has some new wheels on its fleet, and it's something they've never had in the firehouse before. Milton Volunteer Fire Department's Truck 4 is the station's first-ever ladder truck. The truck comes from New York State, is 47 feet long and reaches 105…

Man arrested for making threats toward CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital

Editor's Note: This story was updated with information from the criminal complaint. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Sissonville man is in custody after he allegedly made threats toward CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, which prompted a lockdown. According to the Charleston Police Department, Anthony Ryan…

Beshear designates October as Manufacturing Month

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WOWK) — Governor Andy Beshear designated October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky Tuesday, saying the industry employs more than 260,000 people in the commonwealth. "Kentucky's historic economic success is fueled in part by our essential manufacturing industry and the hardworking people across our…

WVU Thomas Hospitals hold Courage Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals are honoring everyone who has gone through the fight. Thomas Orthopedic Hospital in downtown Charleston held a Courage Walk Tuesday afternoon. Employees of the hospital and breast cancer survivors walked around the…

U.S. Postal Service to be closed for Columbus Day

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 12, and that means the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be mostly unavailable. Postal services will resume the next day on Oct. 13, but until then, customers will not be able to make use of any post office locations. W.Va. Latest News: However, not all

Marshall School of Art & Design using steamroller for printing project

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Print rollers are a common tool in the world of printmaking, but Marshall University's School of Art & Design is scaling up the idea for a new printing project. According to a Tuesday release, the school is sharing a public printmaking experience at Pullman Square in Huntington on Oct. 16…

New Ohio laws taking effect in October

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – About a dozen Ohio laws take effect Tuesday, including measures requiring drivers to provide basic identifying information at traffic stops and mandating that schools teach students they are more likely to succeed if they get married before having children. Gov. Mike DeWine signed 13 bills on…

Huntington man sentenced to prison for production of child porn

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Huntington man was sentenced Monday for the production of child porn, a release from the Department of Justice said. Marlon Leftwich, 46, of Huntington, was sentenced 20 years and six months in prison and 20 years of supervised release after pleading guilty. He must also register as a sex…

PHOTOS: 5 kids found alone in boarded-up Ohio house lacking food, electricity

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Ohio authorities are working to learn how five children, all under the age of 13, ended up living in a boarded-up house. According to Dayton PD, the children, ranging in age from 4 to 12, were removed from a house that had no electricity or food inside on Friday afternoon. Dayton

New food bank location to expand capacity in Charleston

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A non-profit organization is attempting to move into a bigger location in Charleston. According to the City Council, the request for the Mountaineer Food Bank to take over the former Save-A-Lot location along Virginia Street West has been approved. The Mountaineer Food Bank says that the…

7 Brew Coffee Shop opens new South Charleston location

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Coffee lovers have a new spot to pick up their morning pick-me-up. 7 Brew is now officially open in South Charleston after a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday. The drive-thru chain is located at the Park Place Shopping Center and features everything from coffees, lattes, energy drinks and more…

Man charged with murder in 2022 Scioto County homicide

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WOWK) - A man has been arrested in connection to a 2022 Portsmouth homicide investigation. According to the Portsmouth Police Department, Favio L.J. Campa, who was living in Georgia at the time of his indictment, has been charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and tampering with…

New Kentucky facility may lower winter energy bills

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) - An agreement has been reached to help customers in the Bluegrass State. The finalized agreement between Kentucky Power and Terawulf is expected to provide 100 million dollars in winter bill credits. Those credits will be funded by Terawulf. Customers could see savings of 25 dollars per month…

Children rescued in Ohio: Gary Siders Sr. case dismissed

MCARTHUR, Ohio (WCMH) -- The case against Gary Siders Sr. has been dismissed in criminal court after the grandfather of 16 children rescued in Vinton County was found incompetent to stand trial. Siders, 73, was found incompetent to stand trial last month and unlikely to have his mental state return. He was facing 16…

Ohio couple makes major strides at New River Gorge

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (WOWK) - Taking things one step at a time has been life for Ohio couple Dale and Gayle Perne. Dale suffered a brain aneurysm in 2017 and has since had to relearn how to navigate life, including walking. The couple recently took a trip to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve,

Fire Prevention Week: Lithium-ion battery safety

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- Firefighters are urging people to take a closer look at how they charge many of their everyday devices as a part of Fire Prevention Week. This year's campaign, put on by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has the theme of safe charging habits with lithium-ion batteries. Most…

West Virginia Gold Star Mothers Annual Bridge Ride set for the weekend

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WOWK) — Summersville will rumble with motorcycle engines this weekend for the annual West Virginia Gold Star Mothers Bridge Ride. A kickoff ride begins Friday, running from Quincy to Summersville, followed by a pre-ride party. The ride honors the men and women of the post-9/11 military who lost…

Good Day Live: Fundraiser for Friends of the Kanawha Library

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Book lovers are invited to a night they won't forget. The Friends of the Kanawha County Public Library is hosting a special evening with Craig Johnson, bestselling author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries and the inspiration behind the hit television series Longmire, on Oct. 23 from 5:30-7:30…

On the Record: One-on-one with WV's AG commissioner

(WOWK) — At a time when the cost of food is creating challenges for many people, a program is aiming to help put food on the table and get hunters out into the woods. In this episode, West Virginia's Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhart joins us to discuss the One Shot Program, how AG leaders in

City of Huntington announces plans to combat homelessness with federal grant

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The City of Huntington announced how they plan to use funding awarded through a federal grant designed to help communities fight homelessness. Huntington is one of eight communities that received the $12 million in funding, which will be spread out over four years through the new Safety…

West Virginia lawmakers closer to compulsory action against Flock

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- West Virginia lawmakers have given Flock Safety until the end of the week to produce data on their error rates and cybersecurity risks, or face subpoena. During August interim meetings, Kevin Kane, director of government affairs for Flock Safety, testified to a joint Government Organization…

Boone Family Support Center prepares to operate satellite locations

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK)- The Boone Family Support Center keeps growing. It is adding new support groups and preparing to open satellite locations across Boone County for families who may not be able to travel to Madison. The Goodness of God Soup Kitchen in Whitesville serves the community every Monday. They are the…

Data center bill introduced to Charleston City Council

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A bill was introduced to the Charleston City Council on Monday that looks to define how data centers can operate in the city. According to the terms of Bill No. 8097, introduced by Charleston Councilmember Emmett Pepper, potential data centers looking to operate in Charleston would need to…

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals signals it will hear vaccine exemption case

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has signaled it is ready to hear oral arguments on the Raleigh County vaccine exemption cases. The Court handed down an order Monday consolidating two cases and giving parties 20 minutes for oral arguments under Rule 20, which is often applied…

West Virginia State Police pay respects to fallen Kentucky trooper

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WOWK) — Members of the West Virginia State Police (WVSP) paid a visit to Kentucky on Sunday to pay their respects to a Kentucky State Police trooper who died in the line of duty. Funeral services were held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green for KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was

Founders, Feathers & Flora returns to Charleston’s Spring Hill Cemetery

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) - History and nature will come together at Spring Hill Cemetery Park for the annual Founders, Feathers & Flora event. Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum will host the event Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can meet historical re-enactors portraying people connected to…

Marshall drops conference opener on the road against JMU

HARRISONBURG, Va (WOWK) - The Marshall Thundering Herd were looking to pull off a big upset in their Sun Belt opener, but were thwarted by James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium, 45-17. Marshall jumped out to a 7-0 on their first possession, as Carlos Del Rio-Wilson found Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw for a touchdown pass in…

New crossovers to prepare for I-64 Fort Hill Bridge rehabilitation project

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Work is scheduled to begin on the Fort Hill Truss Bridge in preparation for lane closures coming next year. According to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, work will start on Tuesday, October 6, on crossovers ahead of the January 2027 Interstate 64 Fort Hill Truss Bridge…

17-year-old Yorktown football star killed in Muncie shooting

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A 17-year-old Yorktown football star was killed overnight during a shooting in Muncie, according to local police. Christopher "Chris" Wilson Jr. was reportedly shot multiple times before being pronounced dead on scene by the coroner's office. The 17-year-old played defensive end at Yorktown…

Mayor: Potential buyers may be looking at Charleston Town Center mall

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin says interested buyers may be looking at the Charleston Town Center Mall property. Goodwin says, however, city officials do not know any details because the mall is privately owned. She told 13 News city officials have been in conversation about the mall property…

Overturned tractor on I-64 westbound causes traffic delays

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - An overturned tractor caused some delays along I-64 just after the St. Albans exit. According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, a mowing tractor flipped on its side. Authorities say that the driver has been transported to a nearby hospital. The westbound right lane was closed but…

Ohio temporarily reduces state fuel taxes under newly signed law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWK) - Ohio drivers are getting temporary relief from a portion of the state’s fuel taxes under legislation signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. House Bill 519 was signed by Gov. DeWine on Oct. 1 after clearing the Ohio House and Senate. The legislation temporarily reduces certain motor fuel taxes and includes…

West Virginia Pumpkin Festival wraps up 41st year in Milton

MILTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Thousands of fall festivalgoers made their way to Milton this week as the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival returned for its 41st year. The festival ran from Oct. 1-4 at West Virginia Pumpkin Park, bringing together families from across the region for food, crafts, live entertainment and other…

St. Francis of Assisi parish marks 100 years in St. Albans

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) - Members of a St. Albans Catholic parish gathered Sunday to celebrate a milestone more than a century in the making while also honoring the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi. The parish marked its 100th anniversary with worship, food, fellowship and activities designed to bring members of the…

Van stolen from Chapmanville church parking lot, man arrested

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. (WOWK) — A man was arrested after a van was reported stolen from a Chapmanville church parking lot on Sept. 30. According to West Virginia State Police, Mitchell Blankenship, 35, of Dunlow, is charged with grand larceny. W.Va. Latest News: The release said the van was reported stolen from the…

Man arrested after shots fired at vehicle in Spencer

SPENCER, W.Va. (WOWK) — A man was arrested Friday after he allegedly fired shots at a vehicle in Spencer earlier in the week. West Virginia State Police (WVSP) said in a release that Larry Epling, 65, of Spencer, is charged with six counts of wanton endangerment, two counts of assault and two counts of prohibited

Driver dead, passengers injured in Gallia County crash

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOWK) — A driver is dead after overturning into an embankment in Gallia County Saturday evening. According to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the single-vehicle crash took place near the intersection of Carter Road and Woodie Road just before 6:30 p.m. The release said that Ronald…

Calhoun County Fall Festival brings community together

CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — The Calhoun County community gathered in Grantsville on Saturday to celebrate the projects affecting the county. Visitors to the 6th annual Calhoun County Fall Festival & Avakon Open House got to enjoy activities, local vendors and food as the event highlighted how the area was…

Kids take to the ice during free South Charleston youth hockey event

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Children had the opportunity to try hockey at no cost on Saturday during a youth event at the South Charleston Ice Arena. The Charleston Amateur Hockey Association hosted a “Try Hockey for Free” event, giving young players a chance to put on hockey equipment, get on the ice and learn

Deadhead Film Festival brings independent horror, local creators to St. Albans

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) - Independent filmmakers, authors, vendors and horror fans gathered in St. Albans on Saturday for the second annual Deadhead Film Festival. The event at the Olde Main Plaza featured independent horror films along with vendors, special guests and opportunities for local creators to connect with…

West Virginia Democrats gather in Charleston for annual Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Democrats from across West Virginia gathered in Charleston on Saturday for the state party’s annual Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner. Party leaders said the event was focused on thanking volunteers and candidates while building momentum ahead of the November general election. It was held at the Beni…

River Ridge Church volunteers build clean-water devices for communities overseas

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Volunteers gathered at River Ridge Church in Charleston on Saturday to assemble chlorine-producing devices designed to help make drinking water safer in communities overseas. About 30 volunteers took part in the service project, working to build roughly 100 chlorine-producing units (CPUs)…

Jury rules in favor of Marshall in University of Pittsburgh lawsuit

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a week-long trial by jury, Marshall University's Board of Governors won a civil lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh on Friday. Marshall University officials confirmed to 13 News that the jury ruled in their favor. The case in Cabell County Court stemmed from a complaint that…

Two injured in Charleston intersection crash

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Two people were sent to the hospital after a vehicle reportedly ran a red light in Charleston on Saturday. According to Charleston Police, a vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of MacCorkle Avenue and 31st Street. They said one vehicle ran into the side of another vehicle. Two people

Boyd County gas station robbery suspect arrested

Editor's Note: This story was updated with the latest information. BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) — An arrest was made after a gas station was robbed in Boyd County on Friday. The Boyd County Sheriff Jamie Reihs said in a Facebook post that Antonio Roan, 32, of Ashland is charged with two counts of 1st Degree

Pike's botched execution renews death penalty scrutiny

Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike is renewing scrutiny over how states carry out the death penalty and raising questions about what legal recourse exists when that protocol goes awry. The attempt mirrors recent failures in other states, where inmates and their lawyers have argued in court that such errors…

Week 7 Game of the Week: Herbert Hoover at South Charleston

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – For our Game of the Week, sponsored by Nitro CVB, the South Charleston Black Eagles played host to the Herbert Hoover Huskies. Huskies took control in this one as David Robinson Jr. gets the handoff and breaks several tacklers. He is finally brought down inside the red zone. He would

WOWK High School Football 2026: Week 7

(WOWK) – It’s Week 7 of high school football in the Tri-State, and here’s a look at your scores and highlights from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. For our Game of the Week, it's over to West Virginia. The South Charleston Black Eagles played host to the Herbert Hoover Huskies. Huskies took control in this

Marshall hosts West Virginia Makes Festival

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Creativity was on display Friday afternoon on the campus of Marshall University. The Memorial Student Center hosted the 13th annual West Virginia Makes Festival, an event that shows off the creativity and productivity of both Marshall students and local companies, like NuFor, the Huntington…

Cabell-Huntington Health Department hosts flu vaccine drive-thru

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Fall means flu season is back, and the Cabell-Huntington Health Department (CHHD) is working to get people prepared. The CHHD hosted a drive-thru flu vaccine clinic in its parking lot on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Friday. Drivers didn't even have to get out of the vehicle to get their

Warning to drivers ahead of peak deer season

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- AAA is reminding drivers to stay vigilant on the road amid peak deer season. According to AAA, deer movement intensifies from October through December, and so does deer-related vehicle accidents. W.Va. Latest News: In 2025, the average animal strike insurance claim in West Virginia cost…

Ribbon cutting held for Necco South Point office

SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WOWK) -- Necco Foster Care in South Point held a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon celebrating the grand opening of its new location. The office will now be operating out of a space along US-52 near the Lowes Home Improvement Center. Ohio Latest News: NECCO representatives said while they're working…

On the Record: Closing the Shannon Overstreet investigation

(WOWK) — Shannon Overstreet was convicted of the murder of his infant daughter Angel on Sept. 25. One week after the verdict, the special assistant prosecuting attorney and the lead detective join us with their thoughts now that the five year investigation has finally come to a close. Watch On the Record with Amanda…

West Virginia leaders visit Southside Elementary School

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- Students at Southside Elementary School in Huntington got a chance to meet some of West Virginia's state leaders. Several state leaders, including U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, were in attendance. They all gathered at the elementary school to read to the students as a…

Dingess residents seek answers as proposed elementary school closure moves forward

DINGESS, W.Va. (WOWK) - Residents in the Dingess community said they still have questions about a proposal to close Dingess Elementary School and consolidate students into Lenore PK-8 at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Mingo County Schools released extensive documentation outlining the reasons behind the proposed…

Degraded mine land in Mingo County revitalized for the community

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - An abandoned surface mine site in Mingo County was left empty for years. But now, it's growing new life. The abandoned strip mine land at the highwall site in Mingo County was left empty for years. Wild Country Fellowship Executive Director Kaleb Hanshaw said there weren’t even insects on…

Annual summit brings communities along the Ohio River together

IRONTON, Ohio (WOWK) -- Multiple agencies and community leaders gathered in Ironton this week to discuss riverfront investments and future development plans. The annual Ohio River Way Summit focused on the theme "Trails, Tourism and Ports." The event promotes community leaders, business partners, advocates and…

West Virginia Attorney General’s Office shares top reported scams of September

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The West Virginia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division released its list of the top reported scams in the Mountain State for September 2026. Of the 226 scam complaints that the Consumer Protection Division received, the top five reported scams include: W.Va. Latest News: According…

West Virginia woman accused of spending $50,000+ using someone else's debit card

ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — An Elkins woman has been arrested and is facing charges after troopers said she spent more than $50,000 through Cash App using a stolen debit card. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, Jan. 15 at about 8 p.m., troopers with the West Virginia State Police were contacted by a…

Deadhead Film Festival returns to St. Albans

ST. ALBANS, W.Va (WOWK) - The second annual Deadhead Film Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Alban Arts Center and 63 Main Events. The independent horror film event includes screenings, vendors and appearances by actors Bill Moseley and Ken Foree. Screenings start at 1 p.m., followed by awards at 6 p.m. and…

Major funding approved to make improvements to West Virginia parks and forests

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Major funding is coming to make improvements to parks and forests across the Mountain State. According to the Governor's office, more than $19 million in investments will be allocated to repair, expand and modernize facilities for parks, outdoor recreation areas and forests throughout the…

Jurassic Quest roars into Charleston!

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Get ready to travel back in time, because Jurassic Quest is roaring into Charleston, West Virginia, from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4, 2026! The exhibit includes more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, including some animatronic dinos that move and roar, dinosaur-themed rides, live shows, and…

Ohio State, Google partner in AI space

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A pioneering partnership between The Ohio State University and Google is coming to life, leadership announced at a launch event. The initiative establishes a dedicated artificial intelligence space at Ohio State's Innovation District. Through the collaboration, university researchers…

Whitesville Elementary principal says proposed closure would impact entire community

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A public hearing was held Thursday night as Boone County considers a proposal to close Whitesville Elementary School and send its students to Sherman Elementary School. Whitesville Elementary Principal Chris Duncan said the possible closure would have an impact far beyond the classroom…

Kanawha County Republicans brace for tough midterms; tout successes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — At a Young Republicans event in Kanawha County, several members of the West Virginia GOP rallied enthusiasm for what they anticipate to be a difficult midterm election. "Getting people out to vote in this national environment is going to be challenging for us as Republicans," said Del. Andy…

Cabell-Huntington Health Department holding drive-through flu shot clinic Friday

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — As the fall season begins, so does the need to protect yourself against the flu. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is hoping to help community members do just that with a drive-through flu clinic on Friday. The clinic will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the health department's 7th…

Marshall hosts "Thunder on the Hardwood" to kick off basketball season

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - As basketball season approaches, officials at Marshall University put on the "Thunder on the Hardwood" fundraiser at the Cam Henderson Center, to celebrate the return of hoops season, and give fans a chance to greet and socialize with Marshall players and coaches. Former Marshall guard Mike…