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Lauren’s Law, named after WVU Cheerleader, passes West Virginia Senate, would increase penalties for fentanyl

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Lauren Cole, a 26-year-old from Morgantown, died after ingesting fentanyl in July of 2020. But she did not die in vain. A bill called Lauren’s Law aims at keeping the deadly drug out of West Virginia. The State Senate passed the bill Tuesday with a vote of 32-1. It now heads to […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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West Virginia residents warned of possible measles exposure

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health issued an alert announcing that West Virginia residents could have been exposed to measles. According to a press release, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health was informed that a measles case was confirmed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Washington Dulles International Airport in […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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West Virginia lawmakers want make the Holy Bible the divinely inspired, inerrant foundational document for our society and government

Lawmakers introduced House Resolution 31, which states that the resolution's purpose is to recognize the Holy Bible as a Foundational Text in the State of West Virginia.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Tornado Watch until 4 PM for portions of our region

Alerts Issued for Our Region Sunday morning sees our cold front cross, starting with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Still watching for the chance for a few strong to severe storms out to our east as the cold front exits. The morning line will be out of here around lunchtime and then we’ll be watching for […]

Raleigh, WV · 2025-03-15

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Appalachian Power seeks to reduce financial impact of rate increase on West Virginia customers

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed an application with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) in an effort to lessen the financial impact of a pending $250.5 million base rate increase. The proposal, submitted on March 13, 2025, seeks to securitize certain assets, which could significantly reduce the […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Op-ed: Religious publicity stunt is demeaning to West Virginians

In 1998 my mother, a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust, was appointed the founding chair of the West Virginia Commission on Holocaust Education. Her induction ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion remained a source of pride for the rest of her life. I grew up hearing her odyssey of a relatively normal childhood in Vienna. That life slowly deteriorated into the life of a refugee, of having to wear the yellow star, then of a life in hiding. Of the childhood terror of coming face-to-shin with shiny Nazi boots, of having to accept the reality of never again seeing her beloved father, murdered in Auschwitz.

West Virginia · 2025-03-15

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West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky prepare for approaching storms

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A high risk of severe weather is kicking off the storm season with a bang as high winds, hail and tornadoes are expected to hit parts of the United States this weekend. In our region, Kentucky is the state most at risk, but there could also be some damaging storms seen […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-15

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Truck crashes into fuel pump at Braxton County gas station

FLATWOODS, W.Va (WDTV) - A truck crashed into a diesel fuel pump at a Pilot gas station this evening. The accident, which occurred earlier Friday night, can be seen in the pictures below. Witnesses told 5 News that the runaway truck struck the diesel pump at the Flatwoods Pilot location.

Braxton County, WV · 2025-03-15

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Local music teacher inducted to the West Virginia Music Educators Association

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — John Marshall Director of Bands and Theater Tracey Filben was inducted to the West Virginia Music Educators Association (WVMEA) Hall of Fame this month. According to WVMEA, teachers who have at least 15 years of music service in the state are eligible for the honor. These educators are recognized for […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Update: I-79 reopens following accident in Lewis County

West Virginia 511 shows that Interstate 79 in Lewis County has reopened following a vehicle accident Friday afternoon that temporarily shut down southbound traffic.

Lewis County, WV · 2025-03-14

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Officials in the tri-state area are prepared for severe weather

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As the region is getting ready for a windy weekend--emergency crews are prepared for worst case scenarios. “We are prepared for whatever will happen,” Lewis County Emergency Manager Dennis Brown said. Brown says they tested all of their equipment and have crews ready for whatever...

Lewis County, WV · 2025-03-15

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West Virginia farmers face financial uncertainty as $1 billion program ends

CHARLESTON, W.Va, (WCHS) — The Trump Administration has ended a $1 billion program which allowed food banks and schools to purchase foods from local farms, causing some uncertainty among farmers. "What are we to do? We have all this massive debt from expanding in anticipation of all these sales...

West Virginia · 2025-03-15

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West Virginia authors who had their books turned into movies

Despite its size, West Virginia has its fair share of bestselling authors, but only a small handful of them have been lucky enough to see their books adapted to the big screen.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Sen. Jim Justice coaches West Virginia high school basketball team amid shutdown deadline

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) is coaching the Greenbrier East High School girls' basketball team hours before the Senate needs to vote on a spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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Tracking the threat of severe weather this weekend

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Today is going to be the warmest day we see all week. This morning is already pleasant with temperatures around the mid-40s. Once again, we will quickly warm up this morning and into the afternoon. The high today could hit the low 80s and potential tie the daily high record of 82 degrees. So, if you able to, get outside this afternoon and soak in the sun and the warm weather.

West Virginia · 2025-03-14

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WVU Head Coach Darian DeVries Reportedly In Contact With Two Other Programs

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Despite West Virginia’s season not being over and the Mountainers likely playing in the NCAA Tournament, the rumors of head coach Darian DeVries potentially leaving the program continue. DeVries, who has led the Mountaineers to a 19-13 overall record in his first season in...

Morgantown, WV · 2025-03-14

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Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Saturday Night

Pittsburgh, PA – Severe weather is expected to impact Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia on Saturday night, with the potential for strong thunderstorms and localized flooding. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia....

West Virginia · 2025-03-13

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West Virginia attorney general threatens legal action over Maryland coal tax proposal

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — West Virginia's attorney general warned legislative leaders a lawsuit could be filed if a bill aiming to tax coal transports through Maryland passes the General Assembly this session. The bill seeks to implement an additional $13 per short ton of coal transported through Maryland, which...

Maryland · 2025-03-14