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Tractor-trailer crash closes US 23 in Greenup County, 1 injured
UPDATE: (2:17 P.M. Wednesday, May 8) – Greenup County Public Safety Director Buford Hurley says one person was transported for medical treatment after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. The person’s condition is unknown at this time. Crews are still working to reconstruct the crash to determine how it happened. GREENUP COUNTY, KY […]
First Alert Weather Day | Thursday Forecast
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
One injured in Huntington shooting
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person is injured and police a searching for the suspect following a shooting in Huntington Wednesday night, according to dispatchers. The shooting happened in the Ninth Avenue and 22nd Street area where emergency services responded to a call of a person being shot in the leg.
Localized flooding hits part of region
CARTER COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- Localized flooding hit parts of the Tri-State on Monday night including in eastern Kentucky. Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence counties were all under a Flash Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service. Viewers sent us photos of high water in Grayson, Kentucky, including along...
One person hospitalized following shooting
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — One person was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg Wednesday night. That’s according to Cabell County dispatchers who say it happened in the 900 block of 22nd Street in Huntington around 10:30. Huntington Police are on the scene investigating. No one is in custody at this time. […]
New Starbucks headed to eastern Kentucky
RUSSELL, Ky. (WSAZ) - Another Starbucks is on its way to the Tri-State -- this time to eastern Kentucky. The company told WSAZ the store will be located in the Russell Centre Shopping Center along U.S. 23, also known as Diederich Boulevard in that area. A company spokesperson said Wednesday...
Fallen law enforcement heroes honored in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - Honoring fallen heroes was the mission of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3 in Ashland during a special memorial service Tuesday morning. “I feel at home because of the relationship that I have forged with Ashland and all of the people here -- because of the one terrible thing that has brought us all to know each other as family,” Prestonsburg Police Chief Ross Shurtleff said.
Huntington Police search for three juveniles accused in attempted robbery
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A 14-year-old is in custody and three other juveniles are being looked for in connection with an attempted robbery. Huntington Police said the attempted robbery happened Tuesday afternoon in the 1300 block of 6th Avenue. A woman told investigators she was physically removed from her vehicle by four individuals at gunpoint. The suspects tried to steal the victim’s vehicle but were unsuccessful and then fled the area when she called 911.
Weather Extra | Flood Watch into Thursday
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - After watching NBC Nightly News again tonight, I am reminded how volatile the weather can be in spring. From violent tornados to freak flash floods and hail storms, this first week of May has lived up its stormy and wet reputation. Somehow our region has managed to dodge the severe weather craze, if only for the first week of the month.
First Alert Forecast - Several days of thunderstorms ahead, here's what you need to know
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Today, isolated thunderstorms are the main story. We are expecting scattered showers and thunderstorms through the remainder of the afternoon and the evening hours as well. For today, we are not expecting any severe thunderstorms. though isolated flooding is not out of the question, especially for those who received a lot of rain over the weekend.
Historic theater, riverfront in Ironton getting renovations with state grant funds
IRONTON, OH (WOWK) – A historic theater in Lawrence County is getting a major makeover. The Ro-Na Cultural Center in Ironton will be renovated with funds that come from a $5.2 million grant awarded by Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH). It opened in 1949 as a movie theater but closed in 1973. The building sat vacant […]
31 Alert Day in effect overnight Wednesday ahead of damaging wind, hail, tornado threats
Wednesday keeps calm conditions during the day. High temperatures will sit in the mid and upper 80s, there will be isolated pockets of rain throughout the morning and then again after dinnertime, but those are not severe. By turn of the night, Wednesday into Thursday, a 31 Alert Day is...
Portsmouth Notre Dame defense stifles Franklin Furnace Green
A suffocating defense helped Portsmouth Notre Dame handle Franklin Furnace Green 21-0 at Franklin Furnace Green High on May 8 in Ohio softball action. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article....
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