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Northern Lights dazzle the Tri-State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Some viewers in our region are capturing some amazing photos of the Northern Lights on this Friday night. Chief meteorologist Tony Cavalier said Friday and Saturday nights will be the best times to see the aurora borealis -- typically visible from only the far northern latitudes. He said one of the strongest solar flares from the sun’s surface is responsible for the dazzling show. Cavalier said the solar flare is streaming solar debris across the distant outer space environment, creating a spectacle near both of Earth’s poles.
Boyd County group raises awareness for thousands of children in foster care
ASHLAND, Ky. (WCHS) — Friday, a Boyd County group took a step in raising awareness for the foster care system. An awareness walk hosted by the Ashland-based Ramey-Estep Re-Group brought attention to children in foster care and the need for suitable homes. Employees and community partners took a lap...
First Alert Weather | Friday Forecast
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Clouds and a shower will be close by at dawn as lows dip into the 50s. Friday have just enough light rain (half hour shower from start or finish) to make for an 8th straight day with measurable rain in your landscape. Still, most of the day will be fine for outdoor plans with highs in the fall-like 60s.
Mayor details plans for riverfront
SOUTH POINT — When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made a stop in Lawrence County on Monday to unveil funding for projects in the county, one of the recipients was the Village of South Point, who will be getting $1.27 million for renovations to the existing boat ramp. Mayor Jeff Gaskin discussed the plans for the […] The post Mayor details plans for riverfront appeared first on The Tribune.
Trooper released from hospital after being stabbed in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia State Police Trooper who was stabbed in the line of duty Wednesday has been released from the hospital, according to WVSP officials. According to WVSP, Senior Trooper T.C. Hurley was released from St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington on Thursday afternoon. Hurley underwent surgery after he was […]
Alabama teen crime spree ends after multi-state hunt, pursuit
Cabell County, W.Va. — An alleged multi-state crime spree from four Alabama teenagers has come to an end. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the teens aged 13 to 16 escaped from an inpatient facility in East Birmingham, Alabama, last weekend. Kenova Police Chief Bob Sullivan said they stole a vehicle and broke into a gun shop on the 500 block of 14th Street on Sunday.
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.
PROFILE 2024: From Ironton to Hollywood
Mickey Fisher’s love of movies led to writing, producing career A lifetime ago, a young boy sat through a screening of “Star Wars” and had his mind blown by the space epic at the Midtown Cinema 3. Years later, he got to work on his own space epic with a some of the biggest names in […] The post PROFILE 2024: From Ironton to Hollywood appeared first on The Tribune.
Ironton allows no points against Portsmouth
Ironton’s defense throttled Portsmouth, resulting in a 9-0 shutout in an Ohio high school softball matchup on May 9. 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. Take a 1-minute survey...
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...
South Point math stars rewarded at Shakery
Students who excelled in mathematics were given a special treat on Thursday in Ironton. The Shakery hosted 19 students, from third through fifth grade at South Point Elementary School, who enjoyed lunch for their work. Diane Kelley, a mathematics intervention teacher at the school, said the group was comprised of students who earned a blue […] The post South Point math stars rewarded at Shakery appeared first on The Tribune.
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...
First Alert Forecast | Severe Weather Threat Returns Tonight
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The storms of the overnight have been fading to the south this morning, and we’ll be under more pleasant weather by midday with partly sunny skies and temperatures working back through the 70s. It will be ‘deceptively’ pleasant though, as the sunshine won’t be enough to dry the ground out a whole lot, but it will be sufficient to allow the atmosphere to re-load in the afternoon, making storm energy available once again for new storms to use. And we’ll see these storms forming to our west during the day, traveling toward us this evening. The good news is that we can see these storms coming and will be able to tell which parts of our area are threatened the most, but the bad news is that we’ll be tracking a lot of this during the overnight hours. That means we’ll have to stay ‘weather aware’ even while we’re sleeping. The best way to do that is to keep your cellphone charged, with the volume up for app alerts and notifications, even phone calls if necessary. The greatest risk type for us this go-around (this evening through tomorrow morning) will be for flash flooding, but all severe weather types are still on the table.
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