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Man killed during warrant execution in Kanawha County identifiedwchstv.com20 hours ago
Body identified as missing Kanawha County manWOWK 13 News15 hours ago
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Two men in violent altercation ends with both covered in fecal matter
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two men found covered in fecal matter and lacerations after a violent altercation took place. The suspect told police and EMS he was going to kill them and their families. On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at approximately 3:58 AM, multiple Putnam County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a domestic disturbance […]
Charleston officials ask city students to 'Name a Snowplow'
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It’s not often that those in the under-18 crowd have the opportunity to be involved in city decisions, but in the case of Charleston’s snow plows, it’s the youngsters who will have the final say.
Kanawha Valley Weekend Events: Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. -- It’s officially spooky season, and the Kanawha Valley is filled with frightening fetes. From a Ghoul Gala to a Howl-O-Ween Pawty, an Artmare reception to holiday pub crawls, there’s something for everyone (on two legs or four) this weekend. Here are a few local happenings between Friday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.
Dying for Halloween sweets? These local trunk-or-treat events will satisfy those ghoulish grumblings
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. -- Nearly all municipalities and unicorporated areas of Kanawha County will hold public trick-or-treating on Halloween night (Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m., per the County Commission). But that doesn't mean that there are no treats to be had before then.
Man Arrested After Alleged Bat-Wielding Incident in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man accused of swinging a bat and not cooperating with police is behind bars. On October 22, 2024, law enforcement responded to a disturbance in the Ellis area of Boone County, where an individual reported a male suspect behaving aggressively near the old Ellis Carry-Out. According to the report, […]
Beware of health care enrollment fraud
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) gets underway Nov. 1. This is great news as the marketplace offers a variety of affordable insurance options that fit pretty much every budget and situation. But be cautious as you prepare to make your plan selections. The only official web site is HealthCare.gov. As a West […]
Rolling roadblock on I-64W near Cross Lanes exit
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) — There is a rolling roadblock in the westbound lanes of I-64 near the Cross Lanes exit, according to Metro 911. They say this is because crews are working on roadway line painting. As of Tuesday afternoon, traffic is moving slowly in those lanes.
Expensive foster care lawsuit headed for trial; Justice says suit has ‘no merit’
A sweeping class-action lawsuit about the state’s overwhelmed foster care system is moving forward with a trial date set for March 4. The suit, filed in 2019 on behalf of children, alleges that the state sent children to unsafe homes, overworked Child Protective Services workers and left kids to languish in the system.
Local police collecting unused medications during free weekend take back event
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Unused medications left lying around the house can be hazardous, police and medical professionals warn. Thanks to a joint effort by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies, disposing of these unused prescriptions will be easy this weekend.
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