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Multi-vehicle crash closes two lanes of traffic in Nitro
NITRO, WV (WOWK) – Two lanes of traffic are shut down in Nitro after a vehicle crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday in the 3600 block of 36th Street in Nitro. Three vehicles were involved. Dispatchers say the middle and eastbound lanes of 36th Street are currently closed […]
Woman shoots man in domestic dispute
JEFFERSON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman is behind bars for malicious wounding after a fight ended with a man shot and injured, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Lee Street East in Jefferson just before midnight on Tuesday. Deputies found a...
Man in West Virginia confessed to killing a missing woman and daughter; He died just hours before the bodies were found
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A confession by a suspect in failing health led authorities to what they believe are the remains of a long-missing woman and her daughter who were buried in the backyard of a southern West Virginia home. Susan Carter and her daughter, Natasha “Alex” Carter, have not been seen since Aug. 8, […]
Four Charleston Police officers receive new promotions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston is moving up some familiar faces within the Charleston Police Department. The CPD hosted a promotional ceremony Tuesday for the first time since 2017. Four officers were welcomed into the city council chambers to receive their new ranks. Lieutenant Steven Matthew Webb was promoted to Captain, Sergeant […]
Detroit man convicted of first-degree murder for 2022 Charleston shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 12-member Kanawha County jury has found a man guilty of first-degree murder in a Charleston murder case. The jury got the Tyran Gray case Monday afternoon after the defense rested its case. The jury, which convicted Gray on 4 total charges, recommended mercy on the murder conviction.
How a 911 Levy passage could improve response times and conditions for Putnam County first responders
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – On a county-wide level, first responders from all eight different fire departments in Putnam County are facing funding cuts and staffing shortages while the demand of 911 calls and emergencies ramp up. However, the power of voting could be a solution to this problem through this year’s 911 Levy. […]
West Virginia students compete in Academic Showdown finale
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Students from across the Mountain State showed off their skills and brains for the Academic Showdown finale on Tuesday. The top 14 students went head-to-head at the West Virginia Culture Center in a bracket decided from seven regional match-ups. Last year’s competition winners tell WOWK 13 News the event is an […]
WV Trucking Association Announces State Driving Champions & Safety Award Winners
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For an incredible third time, professional truck driver Larry Gorby, a driver for XPO and resident of Charleston, was named Grand Champion of the West Virginia Trucking Association’s Annual Truck Driving Championship, held Saturday, April 20th, in Parkersburg. Gorby, who has been a professional truck driver for 33 years, took the […]
Crews prepare for demolition of former Macy’s building at Charleston Town Center Mall
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Some of the exterior features of the former Macy’s location at the Charleston Town Center Mall are coming down ahead of the big tear-down Thursday. On Wednesday morning, crews brought down the large awning that faced Lee Street. Demolition of the building itself is set to begin on Thursday, April 25. […]
Roof blown off by strong winds
MILTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Strong winds blew a roof off a home in Milton on Tuesday night. It happened in the Blue Spruce community off Kirby Road, the same neighborhood where severe weather brought down a billboard onto a home on April 2. The woman who lives in the home,...
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