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BECKLEY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Drivers on the West Virginia Turnpike may need to make additional stops for food or the restroom starting this month. Gov. Jim Justice announced in November that two turnpike plazas will shut down and are set to be demolished and reconstructed for new modern, facilities to make visitors feel more welcome to the area.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - In the third and final part of WTAP’s series Igniting the Conversation, the Cost of Firefighting, we look at the specific cancers the fire service has a greater chance of getting, and whats being done at the legislative levels to better protect them. Parkersburg Fire...

POMEROY, Ohio (WTAP) – An infant has been hospitalized for what is suspected to be injuries sustained from being shaken. Meigs County Prosecutor James K. Stanley said his office along with Child Protective Services is investigating the injuries to an infant from Meigs County. He said that when a...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia’s place as the nation’s leader in digital vehicle titles could soon pay huge dividends, if a proposal before legislators becomes law. “I don’t pinch myself on this one at all,” said Del. Daniel Linville, R-Cabell. “This is a big benefit and we...

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A three-month-old baby is among the latest of those who have died from COVID-19 in West Virginia. According to the West Virginia DHHR on Wednesday, a 44-year-old man from Kanawha County and an 84-year-old man from Greenbrier County also died from COVID-19 in addition to the baby from Kanawha County.

MARION COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - It’s estimated that 75% of West Virginia children qualify for free or reduced meals at school. For many of them, school meals are the only ones they get. The West Virginia Department of Education is looking for schools and non-profit organizations to become summer...

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A water line break along the southbound side of State Route-7 in Ohio has caused traffic to detour onto West Virginia Route 2 in St. Marys. SR-7 southbound in Ohio, from Tennis Center Dr. in Marietta to the Hi-Carpenter Memorial Bridge in St. Marys, is closed due to the waterline break.

RACINE, Ohio (WTAP) - A teacher at the Southern Local Junior High School in Racine, Ohio is under investigation by the district superintendent and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Frank Stewart of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that his department is in the middle of an investigation...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - “It’s a budget that focuses on our people. On our families. And our children. For they are truly Ohio’s greatest assets,” says Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine (R). Dewine spent a significant amount of his address speaking on issues and goals centered around...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy came to Parkersburg and held a public forum on West Virginia’s proposed budget. Policy Outreach Director Seth Distefano gave locals a breakdown of the budget’s basics. He also talked about how Governor Justice’s proposed personal income tax cut could impact it.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Armed Women of America is a national organization of female instructors teaching women how to protect themselves. Jessamy Bright is a local gun and safety instructor. Bright is a board member and the local Middleport chapter leader for Armed Women of America. She also has her...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Two local West Virginia teachers are pushing for a bill that they say will help kids with dyslexia. They say a part of what inspired the bill is a local student’s story. Maxin’s mom Misti Sims said she started noticing her son struggling with reading...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia State Senate on Monday passed a bill that seeks to add armed guardians to public schools. Senate Bill 282 would establish the West Virginia Guardian program. The program would allow retired military or law enforcement officers to act as independent contractors to provide armed security in West Virginia public schools.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Auditor’s office is working to improve government transparency with your tax dollars. If you’ve ever wondered where your taxes are going to West Virginia has a new website to keep track of that. This website gives general overviews for budgets...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Brad Ullman, the Executive Director of the West Virginia Golf Association, is now leaving the W.V.G.A. to accept a position as Tournament Director for LIV Golf. Ullman has been the Executive Director since 2014 and has been with the W.V.G.A. since the late 2000′s. Now,...

JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department arrested a suspect who planned to shoot Ripley Middle School. Jackson Co. officials say that they responded to a call late Sunday afternoon about a potential school shooting at Ripley Middle School. Deputies found the posts being made by...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Marshall released the names of the 25 student athletes who will make up the 2023 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon. There are a dozen high school signees including Jaden Yates who is an early enrollee. He’s the son of Marshall Hall of Famer Max Yates and said during his first press conference that he’s excited to blaze his own trail in Huntington. 13 players are transferring from other schools including former WV state player of the year J.J. Roberts who is coming from Wake Forest.

FRENCH CREEK, W.Va (WDTV) - French Creek Freddie has predicted an early spring for the Mountain State while Punxsutawney Phil has predicted more winter in Pennsylvania. According to tradition, an early spring can be expected if the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow, which is a result of an overcast sky on Groundhog Day. West Virginia’s famous weather-prognosticating groundhog did not see his shadow, but Pennsylvania’s beloved groundhog did.