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Crews battle structure fire in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Crews are responding to a structure fire in the area of West Side and St. Albans. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the fire broke out just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 200 block of Keith Street. Dispatchers say the fire began in one building […]
Mountain State Eats
To be standing on the canyon rim of America’s newest national park, carved by the one of the oldest rivers on Earth, is rare air for any lover of the outdoors. New River Gorge National Park is an “almost heaven” slice of the Mountain State cutting through the Appalachians known for its hills, hollers, rushing waterfalls and more outdoor activities than you can shake a trekking pole at.
Heightened Flash Flood Risk This Morning Thanks to Sluggish Low Pressure
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Slow-moving low pressure and a very moist atmosphere will trigger spots of standing water, poor drainage flooding and elevated streams this morning. Doppler radar indicates pockets of 1.5-2.0 inches of rain will fall in an hour in the heavier showers and thunderstorms, mainly west of our region in the Charleston area. Flooding is underway in parts of Kanawha, Logan and Mingo counties.
$50,000 Powerball winner sold in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $50,000 Powerball winner was recently sold in West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Lottery, a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold in Kanawha County on Friday, May 17. The ticket was sold at Chesterfield House in Charleston. The winner has been identified as Dale C. by the West Virginia […]
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC | Live on the Levee, firework road closures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - 3 p.m. Kanawha Boulevard closure to extend to include Court Street to Hale Street. Capitol Street, Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street/Quarrier and Virginia Streets to be open. *Capitol Street will remain closed for outdoor dining through Monday at approx. 11 p.m. 6 p.m. Kanawha Boulevard closure...
Murph Challenge: The ultimate workout for the ultimate sacrifice
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s the ultimate workout for the ultimate sacrifice: thousands of people are putting in the work on Memorial Day to honor those who’ve lost their lives fighting for our country. “I served in combat. I lost friends and other soldiers that served with me so to me it’s very personal,” Jamey […]
Regional baseball 5.21
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The 2024 state baseball tournament starts May 30th. Above are some highlights and game recaps of the regional games. The state tournament will be at the GoMart Ballpark in Charleston from May 30-June 2. All your state baseball highlights on WOWK.
Former state delegate Danny Wells has died
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Democratic Party has announced the passing of former Kanawha County Delegate Danny Wells. Wells was elected to the House of Delegates as a Democrat in 2004 and served up until 2014. “Danny Wells will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and […]
George Washington baseball eyes a state championship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — This upcoming week, West Virginia high school baseball titles are up for grabs. Three classes with 12 total teams are in competition with half the field from the Eyewitness News viewing area. The George Washington Patriots are among the hopeful want nothing more than to hoist a championship trophy come Saturday.
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 […]
West Virginia Gov. Justice Ends Nearly Two-Year State of Emergency Over Jail Staffing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Friday he is ending the state of emergency over staffing in the state Department of Corrections. The Republican governor called on the state National Guard to help stop worker attrition at the state’s jails and prisons almost two years ago now. Last summer, the vacancy rate was more than 30%.
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