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Expect heavy traffic as country and southern rock festival comes to Ashland
The "Rock the Country" music festival will be kicking off in Ashland, Kentucky, this weekend with some of the biggest stars in country and southern rock music, bringing with it a great deal of traffic.
Ashland teen injured in crash, now recovering in hospital
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - The teenager who was injured in a crash on Sunday morning is beginning his journey to recovery. Tay Thomas is rehabilitating at a hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a successful, six-hour long surgery to help repair injuries to his spine. “He’s alive, he’s breathing, he’s joking....
First Alert Weather Day | Friday Forecast
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A cold front will look to make its way through the area today, driving the development of some showers and storms for the morning hours. These are looking fairly non-impactful for the entire region, but you’ll need the umbrellas for the morning hours of the day.
Man convicted of fatal stabbing sentenced to life in prison
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man found guilty of stabbing another man to death outside of a Huntington convenience store will spend at least the next 15 years in prison. Cabell County prosecuting attorney Jason Spears said a jury sentenced Kahmal Dillahunty, 45, of Pontiac, Michigan, to life with mercy. This would make him eligible for parole in 15 years.
Southern Ohio mother charged after infant’s deceased body is found near garbage
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the disturbing discovery of a deceased infant. Deputies were dispatched to a property at 81 Township Road 349 on Wednesday, where they were informed that a fetus had been found on the premises. The mother of...
‘My baby’s alive, thank you’: Teen’s family searches for Samaritan following crash
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — The search continues for the man who is considered a hero to the family of Atayveon “Tay” Thomas. “We’re not exactly sure who it is, but we would love to thank him,” Tay’s mother Cassie Menshouse says Wednesday evening. The mystery man pulled Tay and two of his friends from their […]
Pete Davidson schedules tour stop at Ashland's Paramount Arts Center
ASHLAND, Ky. (WCHS) — Comedian Pete Davidson is set to entertain Eastern Kentucky with a standup set in 2024. Davidson's Prehab Tour is scheduled to stop at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland on Thursday, July 11. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday. The former Saturday Night Live...
Prayer service held for Ashland student badly injured in crash
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A community came together Monday afternoon to pray for a Paul Blazer High School student who was badly injured during the weekend in a car crash in Huntington, West Virginia. A vigil for Tay Thomas was held by the track after school let out. Hundreds of...
Prayer vigil scheduled after Ashland student-athlete seriously injured in crash
ASHLAND, Ky. (WCHS) — A prayer vigil is scheduled for Monday after a student at Ashland Paul Blazer High School was seriously injured in a crash over the weekend. Tay Thomas, a junior at the high school, was seriously injured in a crash and flown to a Columbus, Ohio, area hospital where he underwent surgery overnight, according to Ashland head football coach Chad Tackett.
Ironton man charged with 30 counts of rape
An Ironton man is facing 30 counts of rape against a child under the age of 13. Among the indictments handed down by the Lawrence County grand jury is a case against Steven J. Kelly, 49, Ironton. He was indicted on 30 counts of first-degree felony rape charges. According to the indictment, from March 9, […] The post Ironton man charged with 30 counts of rape appeared first on The Tribune.
Repeat Walmart thief caught in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing serious charges after breaking a glass case at Walmart and stealing items. On Monday, April 15, 2024, Cpl. A. T. Farmer responded to a Grand Larceny complaint at Walmart at 3333 US Rt. 60 East in Huntington. Cpl. Farmer was advised a male suspect broke into a […]
First Alert Weather | Wednesday Forecast
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - You could hear rumbles of thunder or be caught in a brief rain shower through the morning hours. The chance for rain trends down for a few hours before ramping back up again during the later afternoon. There is a level 1 risk of severe weather...
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