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Two tornadoes confirmed from Sunday storms; West Virginia breaks state yearly record
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Two tornadoes were confirmed on Sunday from a line of storms that moved across the area. The strongest was in Jackson, County Ohio where a twister touched touched down near Mount Zion Road and tracked along State Route 139 and State Route 32. The storm...
Two tornadoes confirmed by NWS in W.Va. and Ohio
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two tornadoes have been confirmed in the tri-state from Sunday’s storm. One was in Jackson, Ohio. The other was in Putnam County, West Virginia. Teams with FEMA were out over the weekend to provide assistance to those affected by the April 2-6 storms. Residents of...
Cat-tastrophe avoided: W.Va. troopers rescue adorable kitten in distress
A total cat-tastrophe was avoided as two West Virginia troopers rescued an adorable kitten in distress. State Police sprang into action Monday, assisting a feline who had found its way into the engine compartment of a parked car, according to a social media post from the West Virginia Troopers Association.
Charleston police look to resolve 12-year-old murder case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston Police are looking to resolve a murder case that reached a somber 12-year anniversary over the holiday weekend. The body of Robert "Bob" Snow was located by boaters in the Elk River on May 26, 2012 - three days after the man went missing. Investigators said Snow's hands and feet were bound by duct tape.
Charleston man accused of leaving infant in car while gambling
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston man was arrested on Saturday on child neglect charges after police said he left his child in the car while going to gamble. Cody Lane Marchal, 30, was arrested after police received a call of a two-year-old infant being left in a car alone in 81 degree heat in the parking lot outside Mimi’s on Mountaineer Boulevard, according to a criminal complaint filed with the Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
Charleston woman celebrates 100th birthday
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local woman is reaching a big milestone this week! Charleston Resident Zelma Cole will celebrate her 100th birthday this Thursday, May 30! Friends and family gathered Sunday, May 26 to celebrate her big day. At the celebration, Cole shared part of her secret to a long life. “Watch television, that’s […]
Man shot and killed on Charleston’s west side
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A man was shot and killed on Charleston’s west side early Saturday morning, and police say they have not located a suspect. Lt. Tony Hazelett, a CPD spokesman, said the victim was Dimitri Coleman, 29, of Charleston. Hazelett said the shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Railroad […]
One person dead in early morning shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person is dead following an early Saturday morning shooting in Charleston, West Virginia. According to a news release from the Charleston Police Department, officers responded to a gunshots call in the 400 block of Railroad Avenue at approximately 3:27 a.m. When police got to the...
St. Albans Police attempting to return stolen property to owners
SAINT ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – St. Albans Police are attempting to return recovered stolen property to the rightful owners. According to the Saint Albans Police Department, this week, officers were investigating a property theft in the Riverlake area. During the investigation, with the assistance of a Riverlake resident, multiple items were recovered that police believe […]
Disaster Recovery Center opening for W.Va. residents affected by April severe weather
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Residents of 11 West Virginia counties impacted by severe weather from April 2-6 can visit a disaster recovery center in Charleston for help, according to FEMA. The state-federal Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Tyler Mountain Fire Department in...
Police searching for suspect after woman struck by vehicle
CROSS LANES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are attempting to identify and locate a suspect who struck a female with their vehicle and fled the scene. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), deputies responded to the area of 4861 Washington Street W. in Cross Lanes just before 1:00 AM Friday for a pedestrian who […]
New statue unveiled in Mason County Veterans Memorial progress
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A local community honored a special step in the building process for a memorial in Mason County. The Mason County community dedicated a new statue of Medal of Honor Recipient and Mason County native Staff Sgt. Jimmy Stewart. The statue will serve as the centerpiece of the memorial. Stewart was […]
North-South Football Classic: Law and Culicerto to lead Bears and Cardinals, respectively
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) — Since 1976, some of the state of West Virginia’s top senior high school football talent has made its way to the Kanawha Valley to be a part of the annual WCHS-TV/FOX 11 North-South All-Star Classic. This year’s event is set for June...
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