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‘Oily substance’ spill creates Boyd County road hazard

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) – Deputies in Boyd County are asking drivers to avoid a portion of U.S. 180 due to an oily substance spill in the roadway. According to the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office, an estimated “couple hundred gallons” of a “suspected oily substance” has been spilled at the intersection of U.S. 180 and […]

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Why NBC's TODAY show was in this tiny Eastern KY town to ‘tell America's story.'

A crew from NBC’s TODAY show on Friday was at Tomahawk in Martin County to document the “area’s rich musical heritage, strong community spirit, and commitment to cultural learning,” said James Leon Webb, President and Board Chairman of Stidham Old Time Music Association. “Their visit to the Stidham Old Time Music Association and James Webb Musical Repair and Sales will highlight the value of preserving old-time music traditions, enjoying hands-on musical fun, and attending a community jam at the music shop.” Webb said the show also would visit Martin County High School to feature the Pick and Bow after-school program. Entertainment Weekly reported in September that Harry Smith, 75, was set to host a new on-air segment called “Common Good” that will feature stories across “TODAY,” “NBC Nightly News,” and live events that air on NBC News. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I have done for so long: tell America’s story,” Smith told People in a statement. “I have long believed that there is more that unites us than divides us. It’s in our bones. It’s part of America’s DNA.” The air date wasn’t immediately available Friday morning, and representatives from TODAY didn’t immediately provide

Martin County, KY · 11h

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Carter County singer wins first place at Grayson Octoberfest competition

GRAYSON — Carter County country music artist Tristen Moore walked away with first-place honors Saturday, October 31, after competing in the “Scary-oke” singing contest held as part of Grayson’s Octoberfest 2026 celebration. Moore, a native of Olive Hill, earned the competition’s top honor and received a...

Grayson, KY · 2d
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Exit on U.S. 35 to close through Nov. 9

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Putnam Business Park Drive exit on U.S. 35 will be closed starting tomorrow, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation. WVDOT says the exit will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. The closure is to allow for...

Putnam County, WV · 1d
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Forget Big City Living And Head To This Insanely Affordable Small Town In Ohio

You’ve been paying big city prices for big city problems, and somewhere along the way, nobody stopped to ask whether the trade was actually worth it. Portsmouth, Ohio stopped asking that question a long time ago and just started being a better option instead. This southern Ohio town sits...

Portsmouth, OH · 3d

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Viral sheriff write-in candidate loses to incumbent

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A write-in candidate for Johnson County sheriff who surpassed 600,000 views on a campaign post on TikTok lost to the incumbent candidate. Jason Golden made posted a video to TikTok addressing his arrest at the Kentucky Apple Festival, where he was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and second-degree disorderly conduct.

Johnson County, KY · 2d

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Olive Hill elects new mayor

It was a night of changes in Carter County, with Olive Hill residents picking a new mayor and the county clerk role changing hands by a margin of just 40 votes – emphasizing the importance of each and every vote cast. But while there was plenty of change, not all voters were eager to change course. In Grayson, voters voiced their confidence in Mayor Troy Combs, voting to return him to office by a respectable margin.

Carter County, KY · 3d

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523,000-Pound Transformer Super Load Rolls Through Portsmouth, Piketon Wednesday

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Drivers should expect short delays Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, when a 523,000-pound power transformer sets out on a roughly 127-mile “super load” trip from a dock site near Manchester in Adams County, through Portsmouth and Piketon, to a site on U.S. 68 near the Clinton County and Brown County line, according to […]

Portsmouth, OH · 3d

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Update: Road reopens following oil spill near I-64 in Eastern Ky.

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) – State Route 180 near the on-ramp to Interstate 64 in Cannonsburg is back open Friday morning following an oil spill that happened Thursday evening. Jamie Reihs, Boyd County Sheriff, said about 10 five-gallon buckets of oil fell from the tailgate of a pickup truck.

Boyd County, KY · 1d

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Kentucky mayor’s race decided by single vote heading to recanvass

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky mayor’s race decided by one vote is heading to a recanvass. Jim Tom Trent is the projected winner by one vote in the Morehead mayoral race, and the candidate behind him is a write-in, according to Rowan County Clerk Elwood Caudill Jr. Caudill...

Morehead, KY · 1d

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Kentucky opens two wildlife management areas totaling 1,337 acres

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources opened two wildlife management areas Wednesday, Nov. 4, adding 1,337 acres in eastern and southern Kentucky. Crow Creek in Clinton and Cumberland counties and Muddygut near Lowmansville offers deer, turkey and small game hunting, according to the department. Hunting at both properties...

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Lewis County resident questions nuclear company over jobs, land and what comes next

VANCEBURG, Ky. — Lewis County residents are getting their first chance to question The Nuclear Company, which wants to build a nuclear power site in the county. The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce met with a company representative on Oct. 29 at a pizza shop in Vanceburg to discuss the proposed project, called Prosperity One. The company says that if approved, the site could host up to six reactors and generate 6.6 gigawatts of electricity.

Lewis County, KY · 1d

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Kentucky band to perform at Bulls, Bands, & Barrels in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A national tour combining rodeo competition and live country music is coming to Huntington in January 2027. Marshall Health Network Arena announced Friday, Nov. 6, that Bass Pro Shops Bulls, Bands, & Barrels will make a stop in Huntington on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027, featuring performances by Cigarettes @ Sunset and […]

Huntington, WV · 12h

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Lawrence County upends North Laurel

LONDON — Lawrence County defeated North Laurel 35-14 in a late-season non-district game on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Bulldogs rushed 38 times for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Cavin Williams rushed 11 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns in Lawrence County’s win. In a similar rushing performance, Kaden Johnson took 16 carries for 122 yards and two touchdowns, aiding the Bulldogs offensively.

Lawrence County, KY · 2d

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Power outages reported in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Some people in Huntington are waking up in the dark on Friday morning. There is a power outage in part of the Southeast Hills and East Huntington area. According to the Appalachian Power website, about 1,400 customers are without power. There is no word this morning...

Huntington, WV · 21h

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Democrats win key races in Cabell County, upending multiple incumbent Republicans

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Voters have sided with Democrats in several Cabell County races Tuesday, including three high-profile seats. DuRon Jackson, a former Huntington city council member and business owner, won the race for West Virginia Senate District 5, defeating his Republican opponent Chris Miller, who is also a businessman and son of U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, with 56% of the vote.

Cabell County, WV · 3d

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Summary judgment in Amber Spradlin lawsuit excludes local agencies, leaders

PRESTONBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - A judge has granted summary judgment dismissing local government agencies and officials from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Amber Spradlin. Judge John F. Vincent has ruled that several of the defendants are shielded by sovereign and statutory immunity. Spradlin was found stabbed...

Prestonsburg, KY · 1d

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Retirement to re-election: Matt Wireman returns to lead Magoffin County

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Matt Wireman, Magoffin County’s Judge-Executive-elect, retired from the role Dec. 31, 2025. However, he will take office again on Jan. 4, 2027. “I’m ready to get back,” Wireman said. “It’s been a year of reflection, and a year of looking toward the future.”

Magoffin County, KY · 2d

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Johnson Co., Ky General Election Results (Nov) 2026

Jason Golden: 96 (Write-In) Paintsville City Council:(Top 6 Elected)

Johnson County, KY · 2d

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Cabell County democrats look hopeful to Charleston

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a blue wave in the 2026 General Election, Cabell County democratic elects say they are hopeful for the future ahead. House of Delegates District 24 and Senate District 5 will both be seated by democratic candidates. Democrat Steve Williams, the former mayor of Huntington, won his race against Republican incumbent […]

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