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WVAW files application with state PSC; rate increase possible for water customers(WSAZ)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia American Water (WVAW) has filed an application with the state Public Service Commission to approve an infrastructure replacement program that could raise monthly rates for customers.
ln that ... | 2022-07-01T20:50:12Z | www.wsaz.com | WVAW files application with state PSC; rate increase possible for water customers | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/01/wvaw-files-application-with-state-psc-rate-increase-possible-water-customers/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/01/wvaw-files-application-with-state-psc-rate-increase-possible-water-customers/ |
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- Friday night, WSAZ was getting a first look at a home where a deadly mass shooting happened less than 24 hours ago -- killing two officers and injuring five others in Allen.
The incident happened along Main Street near the intersection of Railroad Street, also killing a K-9 unit. One law enf... | 2022-07-02T02:03:10Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ gets first look at home where mass shooting happened | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/02/wsaz-gets-first-look-home-where-mass-shooting-happened/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/02/wsaz-gets-first-look-home-where-mass-shooting-happened/ |
However, the last two days of the extended weekend are looking better.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Friday saw the return of scattered showers and storms to the region, a fitting way to kick off what is historically one of the wettest months of the year. With high humidity and a passing cold front, scattered showers and ... | 2022-07-02T11:10:58Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | More scattered showers, storms for start of holiday weekend | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/02/first-warning-forecast-more-scattered-showers-storms-start-holiday-weekend/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/02/first-warning-forecast-more-scattered-showers-storms-start-holiday-weekend/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A gas station and convenience store is closed Sunday evening following a stabbing near the front door of the building.
A victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, officers report.
Information regarding a suspect has not been released.
No word on when Sheetz along 6th Avenu... | 2022-07-03T21:32:11Z | www.wsaz.com | Business closed following stabbing near front door | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/03/business-closed-following-stabbing-near-front-door/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/03/business-closed-following-stabbing-near-front-door/ |
First Warning Forecast | Dry weather for holiday before storm chances return
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Sunday turned into a pretty decent day across the region once the morning rain pushed out of the area. Dry conditions continue into the Fourth of July holiday, but by Tuesday, storm chances return and last all the wa... | 2022-07-03T23:03:15Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Dry weather for holiday before storm chances return | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/03/first-warning-forecast-dry-weather-holiday-before-storm-chances-return/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/03/first-warning-forecast-dry-weather-holiday-before-storm-chances-return/ |
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) -- During a press conference Sunday, Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt shared events that led up to a violent, deadly standoff that occurred Thursday evening in the community of Allen.
The incident described by officials as a ‘war zone’ claimed the lives of three officers, a K-9 officer and injured... | 2022-07-03T23:03:22Z | www.wsaz.com | Sheriff details events leading up to Floyd Co. mass shooting | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/03/sheriff-details-events-leading-floyd-co-mass-shooting/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/03/sheriff-details-events-leading-floyd-co-mass-shooting/ |
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man died Monday evening in a riding mowing accident in the Stambaugh area, according to the W.R. Castle Fire-Rescue.
The incident was reported around 6 p.m. Monday.
Firefighters say the victim lost control of a zero-turn mower and went over an embankment.
W.R. Castle Fire-Rescue was assis... | 2022-07-05T01:56:15Z | www.wsaz.com | Man dies in riding mower accident | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/man-dies-riding-mowing-accident/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/man-dies-riding-mowing-accident/ |
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LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A person was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon in part of Lincoln County, according to the county EMS director.
The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, and the victim was taken to CAMC in Charleston.
The EMS director also reported active flooding i... | 2022-07-05T20:42:39Z | www.wsaz.com | Person struck by lightning | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/person-struck-by-lightning/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/person-struck-by-lightning/ |
Empty Desk(KEYC)
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - BridgeValley Community & Technical College’s (BVCTC) campuses in South Charleston and Montgomery were evacuated and closed Tuesday after a bomb threat, school officials said.
They said the threat was made just before 11 a.m. Tuesday. A building on the South Charleston cam... | 2022-07-05T20:42:45Z | www.wsaz.com | Threat temporarily closes community college | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/threat-temporarily-closes-community-college/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/threat-temporarily-closes-community-college/ |
Thundery week just starting
Thunder pattern persists through Friday
Lightning during storm on dark summer night.(Slavica | Getty Images/iStockphoto)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The month of July is living up to its notorious reputation with bouts of heat (often the hottest month of season) and rounds of thunder (often th... | 2022-07-05T23:14:45Z | www.wsaz.com | Thundery week just starting | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/thundery-week-just-starting/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/05/thundery-week-just-starting/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The annual homecoming festival in Olive Hill comes on the 4th of July weekend.
Many born and raised in Carter County come back to renew acquaintances and enjoy a look holiday weekend with family and old friends. One of the highlights of the festival is the Saturday afternoon parade.
From Hop ... | 2022-07-06T02:17:43Z | www.wsaz.com | Olive Hill celebrates Homecoming Parade | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/06/olive-hill-homecoming-parade/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/06/olive-hill-homecoming-parade/ |
Thunder pattern revives on Wednesday
Flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for a handful of coalfield counties in Kentucky and West Virginia. No serious flooding issues occurred but a few reports of water over roads included the Duval area where the 911 center took on water off Route 3 near the ele... | 2022-07-06T02:47:50Z | www.wsaz.com | Wednesday summer storm alert | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/06/wednesday-summer-storm-alert/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/06/wednesday-summer-storm-alert/ |
Car stuck in high water on Doc Bailey Road in Cross Lanes(Christian Rollins)
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A driver on her way to deliver food and a man off to pick up a friend for work found themselves in similar scary situations Wednesday evening.
The reasons why they were driving down Doc Bailey Road in Cross Lanes ma... | 2022-07-07T03:09:11Z | www.wsaz.com | Drivers talk about getting stuck trying to drive through high water | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/07/drivers-talk-about-getting-stuck-trying-drive-through-high-water/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/07/drivers-talk-about-getting-stuck-trying-drive-through-high-water/ |
Valendale Herron has been charged with malicious wounding and armed robbery., according to Huntington Police.(Western regional jail)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man injured, according to the Huntington Police Department.
West Virginia probation and parole... | 2022-07-07T15:19:53Z | www.wsaz.com | Arrest made following shooting in Huntington | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/07/arrest-made-following-shooting-huntington/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/07/arrest-made-following-shooting-huntington/ |
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Late Thursday afternoon, West Virginia State Police released the identity of the armed man who was shot and killed by officers Wednesday.
Troopers say Matthew Scott Jones, 36, of Culpeper, Virginia was shot by police on a busy highway in the town of Bradley.
Jones died from his injuries.
... | 2022-07-07T21:25:27Z | www.wsaz.com | State police release name of armed man shot, killed by officers | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/07/state-police-release-name-armed-man-shot-killed-by-officers/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/07/state-police-release-name-armed-man-shot-killed-by-officers/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The first probable case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in West Virginia, according to The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR).
The DHHR reports the case was identified in Berkeley County.
The United States is currently experiencing a monkeypox outbreak with over 600... | 2022-07-08T15:10:28Z | www.wsaz.com | First probable case of Monkeypox reported in West Virginia | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/08/first-probable-case-monkeypox-reported-west-virginia/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/08/first-probable-case-monkeypox-reported-west-virginia/ |
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Two elderly women were transported to the hospital after an accident Friday in the drive-thru lane at a fast-food restaurant.
Officials say the driver was traveling near CVS along Route 60 when she lost control.
Emergency crews reported the SUV hit a yellow metal fence and crash landed in ... | 2022-07-08T19:44:26Z | www.wsaz.com | Driver loses control, vehicle crash lands in fast-food drive-thru | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/08/driver-loses-control-vehicle-crash-lands-fast-food-drive-thru/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/08/driver-loses-control-vehicle-crash-lands-fast-food-drive-thru/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Flooded roads and yards that look more like lakes have been the sight from multiple windows.
High water has covered parts of several neighborhoods in our region Friday following flash flooding.
Viewers from areas such as Milton, parts of Putnam County, and Cross Lanes have shared pictures and... | 2022-07-09T02:20:09Z | www.wsaz.com | Flash flooding impacts neighborhoods | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/09/flash-flooding-impacts-neighborhoods/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/09/flash-flooding-impacts-neighborhoods/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Many communities could effectively label Saturday a “washout” as showers persisted much of the day. While the rain finally came without any severe weather concerns, a nearly all-day rain is probably best left for a work day. Fortunately, conditions do look to improve for Sunday as the stalled... | 2022-07-09T23:07:56Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Conditions to improve for second half of weekend | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/09/first-warning-forecast-conditions-improve-second-half-weekend/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/09/first-warning-forecast-conditions-improve-second-half-weekend/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The award-winning group MercyMe is bringing its tour to Huntington, West Virginia.
MercyMe will perform at the Mountain Health Arena on November 19 at 7 p.m.
The multi-platinum band will be touring 19 cities this fall and featuring returning special guests Rend Collective and Andrew Ripp.
Tic... | 2022-07-11T19:37:57Z | www.wsaz.com | MercyMe brings tour to Mountain Health Arena | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/11/mercyme-brings-tour-mountain-health-arena/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/11/mercyme-brings-tour-mountain-health-arena/ |
WHITESVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It is the same story every time in Boone County, water rescues and emergencies come up and first responders have to rely on outside resources.
Whitesville Fire Chief Matt Lively, county fire departments and emergency services knew there was a need for a swift water rescue team two years ago.... | 2022-07-12T14:01:55Z | www.wsaz.com | Boone County adds swift water rescue team | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/12/boone-county-adds-swift-water-rescue-team/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/12/boone-county-adds-swift-water-rescue-team/ |
The 77-minute video, which officials say ends before law enforcement finally breached the classroom May 24, does not contain images of children. It has received renewed attention over the past week as anger mounts in Uvalde over an incomplete account of the slow police response and calls for accountability seven weeks ... | 2022-07-12T15:29:45Z | www.wsaz.com | Video from school hall outside Uvalde massacre to be shown | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/12/video-school-hall-outside-uvalde-massacre-be-shown/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/12/video-school-hall-outside-uvalde-massacre-be-shown/ |
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Changes to state law will increase the penalties for porch pirates if convicted.
The law goes into effect this week.
Senate Bill 23, signed by Governor Beshear last month, increases the penalty for packages stolen from private carriers like Amazon, Fed Ex, and UPS off someone’s doorstop. It wi... | 2022-07-12T23:10:18Z | www.wsaz.com | Penalties increase for porch pirates | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/12/penalties-increase-porch-pirates/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/12/penalties-increase-porch-pirates/ |
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - The Ironton Police Department is investigating after a body was found Wednesday evening.
Officials say officers got a call around 8:00 p.m. about someone in a car who appeared to be unconscious.
Officers responded to a parking lot along 2nd Street between Adams Street and Jefferson Street.
Police... | 2022-07-14T13:12:51Z | www.wsaz.com | Death investigation underway after body found in vehicle | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/14/death-investigation-underway-after-body-found-vehicle/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/14/death-investigation-underway-after-body-found-vehicle/ |
Get the gear you need to head back to class. School supply giveaways are planned.(wvir)
By Melanie Shafer and Alyssa Hannahs
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Gearing up for school and gathering supplies to head back to the classroom can be expensive. Several agencies, groups and churches are organizing supply giveaways and h... | 2022-07-15T14:26:21Z | www.wsaz.com | School supply giveaways to help families prepare to head back to class | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/school-supply-giveaways-help-families-prepare-head-back-class/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/school-supply-giveaways-help-families-prepare-head-back-class/ |
Frios Gourmet Pops is committed to serving the community with delicious hand poured pops of the finest quality. Their pops are made with the freshest ingredients and cover all dietary needs and restrictions. They do catering drop offs, private events, and parties.
This Friday evening & Saturday Frios Gourmet Pops will ... | 2022-07-15T19:39:28Z | www.wsaz.com | Frios Gourmet Pops on Studio 3 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/frios-gourmet-pops-studio-3/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/frios-gourmet-pops-studio-3/ |
Soaring temperatures partnered with high humidity can make for dangerous conditions for ourselves and children during outdoor sports, fitness, and recreational activities.
These dangers, which include dehydration and heat stroke, can cause many to be hospitalized and can even become fatal.
Coach Chris Lane joined Susan... | 2022-07-15T19:40:07Z | www.wsaz.com | Staying safe during extreme heat | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/staying-safe-during-extreme-heat/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/staying-safe-during-extreme-heat/ |
Ashley Shaw and Timothy McMaster got to experience one of the many joys in life while they helped deliver a healthy Layla Blake, who weighed six pounds and five ounces.(WSAZ with permission)
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Life’s bundle of joys sometimes making an unexpected arrival.
It started like an ordinary shift for Ashley... | 2022-07-15T21:10:41Z | www.wsaz.com | EMS delivers baby | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/ems-delivers-baby/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/ems-delivers-baby/ |
Top school safety experts briefed Kentucky lawmakers on plans to prevent, or respond to, potentially violent acts on campuses.
It’s been more than four years since the Marshall County school shooting, and three years since lawmakers passed the wide-reaching Senate Bill 1, or the School Safety and Resiliency Act.
House ... | 2022-07-16T08:42:04Z | www.wsaz.com | Safety experts say Kentucky schools are safer now than in the past | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/safety-experts-say-kentucky-schools-are-safer-now-than-past/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/15/safety-experts-say-kentucky-schools-are-safer-now-than-past/ |
But there is still plenty of dry time both days.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Dry streaks are tough to come by in July, historically one of the wettest months of the year. The short dry stretch of the past few days (even interrupted in some areas by scattered showers on Thursday) looks to come to an end this weekend as a... | 2022-07-16T11:44:43Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Rain returns this weekend | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/16/first-warning-forecast-rain-returns-this-weekend/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/16/first-warning-forecast-rain-returns-this-weekend/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Some rain passed on Saturday, but fortunately it was rather light in nature and not too long-lasting to allow plenty of dry time for outdoor activities. However, some outdoor plans may be interrupted on Sunday and Monday as showers and thunderstorms become more common. There is a risk for gus... | 2022-07-16T23:03:04Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Storm chances ramp up Sunday, Monday | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/16/first-warning-forecast-storm-chances-ramp-up-sunday-monday/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/16/first-warning-forecast-storm-chances-ramp-up-sunday-monday/ |
A man was life-flighted after an ATV accident.(wsaz)
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Crews were called out just before 11 a.m. to an ATV accident in Boyd County, in which a patient had to be rescued.
According to Emergency Management officials, a man had wrecked his ATV on his property on Bolts Fork. He went over a steep hil... | 2022-07-17T02:05:48Z | www.wsaz.com | ATV accident sends man to hospital | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/17/atv-accident-sends-man-hospital/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/17/atv-accident-sends-man-hospital/ |
Journey Through Parenthood | Middle School
Starting middle school is an exciting and anxious transition for students and their parents.
Leaving the predictability of elementary school for a whole new routine can be stressful.
In our back to school series, News Channel 3′s Melanie Shafer looks at middle school basics in... | 2022-07-19T19:15:34Z | www.wsaz.com | Journey Through Parenthood | Middle school basics | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/19/journey-through-parenthood-middle-school-basics/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/19/journey-through-parenthood-middle-school-basics/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s not been just sleeping in, going to the pool and hanging out with friends this summer for many All-Star baseball and softball teams in our region. One Huntington little league baseball team plays in NC this weekend, a Logan softball team won a state title tonight while two local baseball... | 2022-07-20T15:02:14Z | www.wsaz.com | All-Star action heating up this July | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/all-star-action-heating-up-this-july/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/all-star-action-heating-up-this-july/ |
While summer is the time for vacation, it can also be when kids spend most of their days indoors watching TV, reading books or playing on devices -- a combination of which contributes to the progression of Myopia.
Actress and mom of two, Haylie Duff, and Children’s optometrist Dr. Nate joined Susan on Studio 3 to discu... | 2022-07-20T19:53:43Z | www.wsaz.com | Screen time and your child’s vision | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/screen-time-your-childs-vision/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/screen-time-your-childs-vision/ |
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A boil water advisory was issued Wednesday for about 250 Martin County Water District customers, according to a release from the district.
Due to a water main break, the advisory affects customers beginning at 2208 Turkey Creek and continuing to 1282 Calf Creek, also continuing along Tug Riv... | 2022-07-20T22:39:05Z | www.wsaz.com | Boil water advisory issued for part of eastern Ky. | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/boil-water-advisory-issued-part-eastern-ky/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/boil-water-advisory-issued-part-eastern-ky/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - We have new information about a trash-filled property that sits along Jackson Avenue in Huntington that has neighbors on high alert.
Neighbors reached out to us, trying to find out what can be done about trash piling up. Twenty-four hours later, that property looks a lot different.
Remember t... | 2022-07-21T00:10:30Z | www.wsaz.com | Trash-filled property could soon be slated for demolition | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/trash-filled-property-could-soon-be-slated-demolition/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/20/trash-filled-property-could-soon-be-slated-demolition/ |
Left to right, Mike Talbott, Steve Vincent, and Jimmy Johnston were recognized during a promotion ceremony for the Cabell County Sheriff's Department.(Cabell County Sheriff's Department)
By Kristen Bentley
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Three officers with the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department were recognized during a ... | 2022-07-21T20:15:17Z | www.wsaz.com | Officers honored during promotion ceremony | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/21/officers-honored-during-promotion-ceremony/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/21/officers-honored-during-promotion-ceremony/ |
(Chris Yarzab / CC BY 2.0 via MGN)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A motorcycle crash has closed a portion of Route 2 in both directions Friday in Mason County, West Virginia, according to dispatchers.
Mason County 911 confirms the crash happened at the railroad tracks near Apple Grove just before 1:30 p.m.
No word on the c... | 2022-07-22T19:08:38Z | www.wsaz.com | Motorcycle crash closes portion of Route 2 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/22/motorcycle-crash-closes-portion-route-2/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/22/motorcycle-crash-closes-portion-route-2/ |
Shooting(WRDW)
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSAZ) - A shooting Friday afternoon sent a person to the hospital in Portsmouth, city police Chief Debby Brewer said.
The shooting was reported around 3:30 p.m. along Mabert Road.
The victim was taken to SOMC. Their condition is unknown at this time.
According to the chief, detectives a... | 2022-07-22T23:21:43Z | www.wsaz.com | Shooting sends person to the hospital | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/22/shooting-sends-person-hospital/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/22/shooting-sends-person-hospital/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Feeding the hungry -- it is one of the most basic, yet necessary, things we can do for each other.
There are countless examples of it in scripture -- feeding the hungry.
So, it’s never a surprise to find Cheryl White preparing food in her church kitchen -- a place she definitely knows her way... | 2022-07-23T04:13:41Z | www.wsaz.com | Hometown Hero | Cheryl White | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/23/hometown-hero-cheryl-white/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/23/hometown-hero-cheryl-white/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - This weekend’s “triple H” (hazy, hot, humid) weather fits the July narrative perfectly. Afternoon temperatures reach the low to mid 90s, but increased humidity will make it feel closer to 100 degrees. For Saturday afternoon, there is a risk for passing showers and thunderstorms as a disturban... | 2022-07-23T11:47:14Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Hazy, hot, humid this weekend | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/23/first-warning-forecast-hazy-hot-humid-this-weekend/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/23/first-warning-forecast-hazy-hot-humid-this-weekend/ |
Strong storms blew through on Saturday afternoon, taking down trees.(wsaz)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Gusty winds and strong storms moved through the region Saturday afternoon.
According to dispatchers, a tree is down across 5th Avenue in Huntington. It happened just before 3:00 at 11th Street.
The fire department is o... | 2022-07-23T19:33:58Z | www.wsaz.com | Storms knock down tree in Huntington | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/23/storms-knock-down-tree-huntington/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/23/storms-knock-down-tree-huntington/ |
A car crash early Sunday morning left a driver dead and a passenger injured.(MGN)
MINFORD, OHIO. (WSAZ) - One person has died following a crash in Scioto county.
It happened at 3:45 a.m. on Sunday morning, according to investigators.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Joshua J. Alley, 19, of Minford, Ohio was driving n... | 2022-07-24T19:59:40Z | www.wsaz.com | Driver killed in early morning crash | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/24/driver-killed-early-morning-crash/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/24/driver-killed-early-morning-crash/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The top weather story for the week ahead shifts from heat to rain as numerous rounds of showers and storms are expected. With the repeated rounds of rain and locally heavy precipitation possible, the flood risk is elevated. This means there is the potential for street flooding in addition to ... | 2022-07-24T23:02:54Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Damp week ahead | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/24/first-warning-forecast-damp-week-ahead/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/24/first-warning-forecast-damp-week-ahead/ |
First responders are on their toes and their message to residents is to remain calm and remain prepared.(WSAZ)
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- With rain expected in our region all week, many are beginning to reminisce on just how out of control the waters got earlier this year in May.
Flash flooding caused the destructi... | 2022-07-25T17:36:25Z | www.wsaz.com | City, county officials speak on how to stay storm ready | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/25/city-county-officials-speak-how-stay-storm-ready/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/25/city-county-officials-speak-how-stay-storm-ready/ |
The Charleston High School All-Class Reunion Weekend is August 5-7 with the centerpiece event Saturday, August 6 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Elk River Atrium and Ballroom at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $60 for Saturday. The last day to purchase a ticket is July 27.
Tickets can be bought at https://www.chaswvc... | 2022-07-25T19:08:23Z | www.wsaz.com | Charleston High School All-Class Reunion | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/25/charleston-high-school-all-class-reunion/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/25/charleston-high-school-all-class-reunion/ |
Getting a new pet is like bringing home a new family member.
There are key milestones throughout a puppy and kitten’s first year.
Veterinarian Dr. Callie Harris and television personality Hannah Brown joined Susan on Studio 3 to share helpful tips and advice.
In addition to being a successful author, Hannah Brown has a... | 2022-07-25T19:25:46Z | www.wsaz.com | Puppy and kitten milestones | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/25/puppy-kitten-milestones/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/25/puppy-kitten-milestones/ |
A single vehicle crash a mile east of the Huntington Mall exit has closed one lane of I-64 West in a construction zone.(I Reporter)
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A crash on I-64 West sent at least one person to the hospital and has closed the slow lane in a construction zone.
The crash happened about 1 Tuesday morning ... | 2022-07-26T07:26:49Z | www.wsaz.com | Crash closes one lane of interstate in work zone | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/26/crash-closes-one-lane-interstate-work-zone/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/26/crash-closes-one-lane-interstate-work-zone/ |
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - Deputies and fire rescue crews have responded late Tuesday afternoon to State Route 348 near Lucasville after a report of a possible fall into the Scioto River.
Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said there was a report that someone had fallen into the river.
Officials say Portsmouth F... | 2022-07-26T21:16:31Z | www.wsaz.com | Emergency crews respond after report of possible fall into Scioto River | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/26/emergency-crews-respond-after-report-possible-fall-into-scioto-river/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/26/emergency-crews-respond-after-report-possible-fall-into-scioto-river/ |
17 arrested during Pikeville PD drug roundup(WSAZ)
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) - The Pikeville Police Department executed a drug roundup Tuesday morning, looking to arrested suspected drug dealers in the city.
“We want to surprise them. Get up early, wake them up, get them out of bed,” said Tony Conn, the Pikeville Police De... | 2022-07-26T21:19:24Z | www.wsaz.com | 17 arrested during Pikeville PD drug roundup | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/26/17-arrested-during-pikeville-pd-drug-roundup/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/26/17-arrested-during-pikeville-pd-drug-roundup/ |
Best Virginia vs. Herd That Preview(wdtv)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’ll be #1 vs. #2 in The Basketball Tournament regional final Wednesday night in Charleston as Best Virginia locked up a spot by beating Herd That 89-79. Kevin Jones, Jermaine Haley and John Flowers each scored 17 points in the win as they shot 11-23... | 2022-07-27T02:19:03Z | www.wsaz.com | Best Virginia advances in TBT | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/27/best-virginia-advances-tbt/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/27/best-virginia-advances-tbt/ |
FLOY COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) - Officials in Floyd County have declared a local state of emergency due to significant rainfall and flooding, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday afternoon.
“Team Kentucky is committed to helping the people of Floyd County during this time to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all tho... | 2022-07-27T18:41:19Z | www.wsaz.com | State of Emergency declared in Floyd County after flooding | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/27/state-emergency-declared-floyd-county-after-flooding/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/27/state-emergency-declared-floyd-county-after-flooding/ |
Accident knocks out power to hundreds of residents and businesses(WSAZ/Dominick Groves)
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Power is out Wednesday evening to several people and businesses in South Charleston, including at the Riverwalk Mall, after an accident that involved a vehicle hitting a power pole, crews at the scen... | 2022-07-27T22:10:56Z | www.wsaz.com | Accident knocks out power to hundreds of residents and businesses | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/27/accident-knocks-out-power-hundreds-residents-businesses/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/27/accident-knocks-out-power-hundreds-residents-businesses/ |
MU alumni squad is getting ready for 1st round TBT game
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Just eight teams are left to play for a million dollar prize in The Basketball Tournament and Best Virginia is one of them. Kevin Jones hit the Elam Ending game winner as they beat Bucketneers by a final of 63-62. Jones and Jamil Morris ... | 2022-07-28T01:14:20Z | www.wsaz.com | Best Virginia is still alive in the TBT | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/best-virginia-is-still-alive-tbt/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/best-virginia-is-still-alive-tbt/ |
WINFIELD, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One Winfield family said they’ve been reaching out to the state Division of Highways for more than a year to repair a collapsed culvert and ditch lines that are causing their front yard to flood every time it storms without any success.
Hours after Wednesday’s storms subsided, the front yard an... | 2022-07-28T03:51:31Z | www.wsaz.com | Family struggles with front yard flooding whenever it storms | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/family-struggles-with-front-yard-flooding-whenever-it-storms/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/family-struggles-with-front-yard-flooding-whenever-it-storms/ |
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - An Ironton Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday night on charges, including drug trafficking, according to information from the Lawrence County Jail.
Bradley Spoljaric, 29, faces domestic violence, trafficking in Schedule 1 and 2 drugs, and tampering with evidence charges, jail ... | 2022-07-28T03:51:37Z | www.wsaz.com | Police officer faces drug charges, among others | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/police-officer-facing-drug-charges-among-others/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/police-officer-facing-drug-charges-among-others/ |
FLOYD/PIKE COUNTIES, Ky (WSAZ) -- Many areas of eastern Kentucky received excessive rainfall causing dangerous flooding overnight. Blocked roads from high water, mud slides and trees have been reported.
Water is still rising in some areas and future weather forecasts are predicting additional rainfall over the next sev... | 2022-07-28T13:45:28Z | www.wsaz.com | High water, mudslides reported following excessive rain in Kentucky counties | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/high-water-mudslides-reported-following-excessive-rain-kentucky-counties/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/high-water-mudslides-reported-following-excessive-rain-kentucky-counties/ |
Hosts around the world have been sharing their unique spaces on Airbnb for well over a decade, and guests have fallen for their one-of-akinf stays, from domes and windmills to lighthouses and trains.
In 2021 alone, hosts of unique listings on Airbnb earned nearly 1 billion dollars.
Ellis Nanney joined Susan and Taylor ... | 2022-07-28T19:10:11Z | www.wsaz.com | Tiny homes and airbnb | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/tiny-homes-airbnb/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/28/tiny-homes-airbnb/ |
Radar trends will decide where high water occurs
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Late Thursday night, aerial flood warnings as issued by the National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky, were still posted in the hard hit Coalfield region. That area should be whittled away as streams return to their banks overnight.
Meanwhi... | 2022-07-29T05:08:01Z | www.wsaz.com | New flood threat on Friday | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/new-flood-threat-friday/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/new-flood-threat-friday/ |
FRANKFORT, Ky (WSAZ) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the 16th dead as a result of catastrophic flooding in the eastern part of the state Friday morning during a press conference.
Wednesday evening powerful floodwaters swallowed towns that hug creeks and streams in Appalachian valleys and hollows, leaving vehicle... | 2022-07-29T16:29:09Z | www.wsaz.com | 16 dead after catastrophic flooding, toll expected to rise | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/16-dead-after-catastrophic-flooding-toll-expected-rise/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/16-dead-after-catastrophic-flooding-toll-expected-rise/ |
PIKE COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) -- Wednesday evening’s severe weather is the fourth major flooding event in 17 months, according to Pike County, Kentucky officials.
During a press conference regarding the county’s response to flood relief efforts, officials reported nearly 1,000 people are without power in the county, and many ... | 2022-07-29T19:37:00Z | www.wsaz.com | Fourth major flooding event for Pike Co. in past 17 months | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/fourth-major-flooding-event-pike-co-past-17-months/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/fourth-major-flooding-event-pike-co-past-17-months/ |
W.Va. Guard aviation team performs rescue operations for a dozen Kentuckians during initial response to severe flooding(Office of The Adjutant General)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Soldiers from the West Virginia National Guard’s Company C, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion (MEDEVAC) and Company B, 1-224th Secur... | 2022-07-29T20:42:37Z | www.wsaz.com | W.Va. Guard aviation team performs rescue operations in Ky | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/wva-guard-aviation-team-performs-rescue-operations-ky/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/wva-guard-aviation-team-performs-rescue-operations-ky/ |
CATLETTSBURG, Ky. (WSAZ) – We have a traffic alert to pass along to drivers who access Interstate 64 East in the Catlettsburg area.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 9, the eastbound on ramp from U.S. 23 will be closed from Tuesday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 6 during a paving and widening project... | 2022-07-29T21:08:50Z | www.wsaz.com | I-64 on ramp to close for construction | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/i-64-ramp-close-construction/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/29/i-64-ramp-close-construction/ |
By Rob Johnson
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The number of people who struggle to put food on their tables is staggering in our region.
Jackie Thompson, our latest Hometown Hero, knows the need all too well and she’s trying to solve it through her work at Guyandotte Church of Christ where people line up every two weeks fo... | 2022-07-30T04:12:29Z | www.wsaz.com | Hometown Hero | Jackie Thompson | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/hometown-hero-jackie-thompson/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/hometown-hero-jackie-thompson/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - In a volatile week of weather in which some locations received up to 10 inches of rain and others barely mustered an inch, all rain gauges should measure 0.0 inches on Saturday as the entire region sees its first dry day since last Sunday. Accompanying the dry weather will be partial sunshine... | 2022-07-30T12:25:49Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Dry start to weekend | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/first-warning-forecast-dry-start-weekend/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/first-warning-forecast-dry-start-weekend/ |
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash that killed one man around 7:45 Friday night.
The Jackson Post of the OSHP says the crash happened on Erwin Road at the intersection of Hambrick Road in Jackson County.
Police say the crash happened when a red 2012 Jeep Libert... | 2022-07-30T13:57:31Z | www.wsaz.com | OSHP investigate fatal crash in Jackson County | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/oshp-investigate-fatal-crash-jackson-county/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/oshp-investigate-fatal-crash-jackson-county/ |
Eastern Kentucky deals with devastating floods.
EASTERN KENTUCKY. (WSAZ) - Saturday morning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death toll due to catastrophic flooding has risen to 25 lives lost.
The governor will be giving an update on flood conditions and the federal and state response Saturday at noon.
Three d... | 2022-07-30T15:29:13Z | www.wsaz.com | Gov. Beshear: Flooding death toll rises to 25 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/gov-beshear-flooding-death-toll-rises-25/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/gov-beshear-flooding-death-toll-rises-25/ |
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WSAZ) - Governor Andy Beshear visited Floyd County Deputy Darrin Lawson Thursday evening at the hospital in Lexington.
Lawson was one of the law enforcement officers shot in the deadly ambush in Allen, Kentucky June 30.
Lawson has undergone eight surgeries since then.
Lawson’s fiancé, Madyson Nunnery, s... | 2022-07-30T15:29:19Z | www.wsaz.com | Gov. Beshear visits recovering Floyd County deputy after deadly shooting | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/gov-beshear-visits-recovering-floyd-county-deputy-after-deadly-shooting/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/gov-beshear-visits-recovering-floyd-county-deputy-after-deadly-shooting/ |
MGN(WSAZ)
EASTERN KENTUCKY. (WSAZ) - As of Saturday morning, more than 7,500 Kentucky Power customers have been restored, with 15,789 customers remaining.
The vast majority of these customers live in Breathitt, Leslie, Knott, Letcher, Perry and Pike counties. Many areas remain inaccessible by crews, delaying restoratio... | 2022-07-30T18:32:52Z | www.wsaz.com | UPDATE | Kentucky Power restoration following flooding | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/update-kentucky-power-restoration-following-flooding/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/update-kentucky-power-restoration-following-flooding/ |
The risk for flooding is renewed, primarily across southern parts of the region.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - At least one dry day is better than none, but residents across southeastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia certainly need much more time than that to clean up from this past week’s devastating flooding. None... | 2022-07-30T23:07:52Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Rain returns Sunday | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/first-warning-forecast-rain-returns-sunday/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/30/first-warning-forecast-rain-returns-sunday/ |
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one man Saturday night.
Troopers say the crash happened just after 11:00 p.m. on SR327 in Jackson County.
The crash happened when a black Jeep Wrangler driven by Rogan Vickers, 19 of Wellston, Ohio was trave... | 2022-07-31T14:11:47Z | www.wsaz.com | Single-vehicle crash leaves one dead | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/31/single-vehicle-crash-leaves-one-dead/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/31/single-vehicle-crash-leaves-one-dead/ |
KENOVA, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia State Police are investigating after troopers say a man called 911 saying someone rammed the gate to his shop in the 2500 block of Rt. 52 near Kenova.
This happened Sunday around 10:15 a.m.
Troopers found a rail buggy, that was inside the shop, was stolen. They say the suspect force... | 2022-07-31T22:03:31Z | www.wsaz.com | Police: Man breaks into shop twice, steals tens of thousands in cash | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/31/police-man-breaks-into-shop-twice-steals-tens-thousands-cash/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/31/police-man-breaks-into-shop-twice-steals-tens-thousands-cash/ |
First Warning Forecast | Rain chances continue into start of work week
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - This July will go down as one of the wettest on record (second in Huntington, fifth in Charleston). Therefore, it almost seems fitting that the final day of the month concluded with more showers and downpours, although thi... | 2022-07-31T23:35:07Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Rain chances continue into start of work week | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/31/first-warning-forecast-rain-chances-continue-into-start-work-week/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/07/31/first-warning-forecast-rain-chances-continue-into-start-work-week/ |
WAYLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - Families worked in the rain to clean up mud from homes, throw out damaged belongings and rip down walls from Thursday’s historic flood events.
Mary McKinney’s home behind the town’s gas station had been filled with 6 inches of mud. Mary and her family sprayed down her home and threw away almost ev... | 2022-08-01T07:13:28Z | www.wsaz.com | Rain hampers clean up in flood damaged communities | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/01/rain-hampers-clean-up-flood-damaged-communities/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/01/rain-hampers-clean-up-flood-damaged-communities/ |
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An interim replacement has been named as the Director of the Cabell County Emergency Response Center.
Until a permanent replacement can be appointed, Cabell County Commission President Jim Morgan says Nazim Abbess will be acting 911 center director.
He said Abbess is qualified and understa... | 2022-08-01T20:59:32Z | www.wsaz.com | Interim Director of Cabell County 911 Center named | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/01/interim-director-cabell-county-911-center-named/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/01/interim-director-cabell-county-911-center-named/ |
OHIO (WSAZ) - Polls open at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ohio for a special/primary election.
Voters will select candidates for races, including state House and Senate, to advance to the November general election. Despite the state primary already held in May, Tuesday’s special election comes as the result of a failure to adop... | 2022-08-02T10:13:50Z | www.wsaz.com | Special/primary election held in Ohio | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/01/specialprimary-election-held-ohio/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/01/specialprimary-election-held-ohio/ |
FRANKFORT, Ky (WSAZ) - Eight cooling centers are opening in Eastern Kentucky after historic flooding this week.
In the next few days there is only an isolated threat of rain, but extreme heat is a concern, which is dangerous for those without power, especially seniors and other vulnerable individuals.
The heat index is... | 2022-08-02T17:30:45Z | www.wsaz.com | Cooling Centers open as flooded Ky counties face dangerous heat | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/02/cooling-centers-open-flooded-ky-counties-face-dangerous-heat/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/02/cooling-centers-open-flooded-ky-counties-face-dangerous-heat/ |
PIKE COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) - While speaking to media and volunteers at the emergency shelter at Shelby Valley Elementary School in Pike County, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear called the flooding event that occurred July 25 in eastern Kentucky the ‘most devastating and deadliest of his lifetime.’
Gov. Beshear is visiting three... | 2022-08-02T17:30:46Z | www.wsaz.com | Gov. Beshear tours damage in Pike Co., Ky | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/02/gov-beshear-tours-damage-pike-co-ky/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/02/gov-beshear-tours-damage-pike-co-ky/ |
National Night Out Huntington Police Department
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - National Night Out is celebrated annually to promote connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
This year, the Huntington Police Department is in on the fun.
HPD Chief of Police Karl Colder stopped by First Look at Four ... | 2022-08-02T19:54:56Z | www.wsaz.com | Huntington Police Department to host National Night Out | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/02/huntington-police-department-host-national-night-out/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/02/huntington-police-department-host-national-night-out/ |
IRONTON, Oh. (WSAZ) - The Ironton Fighting Tigers wasted no time getting busy for the 2022 season. On Monday, they practiced in the afternoon and had a midnight session. Less than a day later, Trevon Pendleton’s team was back on the field for two more.
WSAZ Sports stopped by Tanks Memorial Stadium on Tuesday afternoon ... | 2022-08-03T05:05:32Z | www.wsaz.com | Ironton starts season with two-a-days | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/03/ironton-starts-season-with-two-a-days/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/03/ironton-starts-season-with-two-a-days/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - We told you a couple of weeks ago about a trash-filled property along Jackson Avenue in Huntington.
Neighbors tell us the city has come out and cleaned the area before. However, trash started piling up again. Neighbors tried to reach out through the city’s 311 app, but they stopped getting a ... | 2022-08-03T23:52:52Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ Investigates | Property Complaints | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/03/wsaz-investigates-property-complaints/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/03/wsaz-investigates-property-complaints/ |
By WV Golf Association
“What a tremendous venue, what a tremendous championship,” said Brad Ullman executive director of the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA). “We are very grateful for our partners in Astorg Auto, Mercedes-Benz and United Bank who have helped us elevate this championship tremendously over the last... | 2022-08-04T02:29:51Z | www.wsaz.com | Mullens win WV Amateur | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/04/mullens-win-wv-amateur/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/04/mullens-win-wv-amateur/ |
Dispatchers do not know when the ‘Shelter in Place’ order will be lifted.(John Green/WSAZ)
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A ‘Shelter in Place’ order has been lifted, according to Metro 911 dispatchers.
County Manager Jennifer Herrald says a light haze and smell of chlorine was in the air in the area.
Dispatchers say i... | 2022-08-04T11:38:17Z | www.wsaz.com | UPDATE | ‘Shelter in Place’ order lifted | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/04/shelter-place-issued-residents/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/04/shelter-place-issued-residents/ |
South Charleston residents are safe after many were ordered to shelter in place early Thursday morning.
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - South Charleston residents are safe after many were ordered to shelter in place early Thursday morning.
The order was issued after a 30-gallon pail of chlorinated dry bleach was found... | 2022-08-04T22:18:13Z | www.wsaz.com | South Charleston residents safe after morning chlorine spill | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/04/south-charleston-residents-safe-after-morning-chlorine-spill/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/04/south-charleston-residents-safe-after-morning-chlorine-spill/ |
Crews fight a supermarket fire in Nitro, West Virginia.(WSAZ/Kim Rafferty)
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Fire crews are on the scene late Thursday night of a grocery store fire in Nitro, Metro 911 dispatchers say.
The fire was reported just before 10:45 p.m. at the Nitro Supermarket in the 2500 block of 1st Avenue.
Dispatchers... | 2022-08-05T04:01:20Z | www.wsaz.com | Crews fight supermarket fire | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/crews-fight-supermarket-fire/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/crews-fight-supermarket-fire/ |
First responders all over the county are on call to perform rescues and answer 9-1-1 calls faster.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A flood watch from Thursday afternoon until Sunday evening is what responders in Kanawha County are making their top priority.
Kanawha County Emergency Manager C.W. Sigman is helping to coordina... | 2022-08-05T04:01:26Z | www.wsaz.com | Kanawha prepares for three-day flood watch | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/kanawha-prepares-three-day-flood-watch/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/kanawha-prepares-three-day-flood-watch/ |
By Brandon Butcher
(WSAZ) - The National Weather Service has issued an area-wide Flood Watch through the weekend.
We will need to have a posture of alertness throughout the weekend, rather than the expectation that flooding is imminent for your specific area.
Conditions will again be ripe for flooding in the greater Tr... | 2022-08-05T15:02:47Z | www.wsaz.com | Flood Watch Weekend | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/flood-watch-weekend/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/flood-watch-weekend/ |
TSA officers at Huntington Tri-State Airport stopped a man with this loaded handgun at the security checkpoint on Aug. 5. (TSA photo)(TSA)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man from Florida was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS) caught a loaded h... | 2022-08-05T19:10:56Z | www.wsaz.com | TSA catches loaded firearm at Huntington Tri-State Airport | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/tsa-catches-loaded-firearm-huntington-tri-state-airport/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/tsa-catches-loaded-firearm-huntington-tri-state-airport/ |
3 arrested on drugs charges in Meigs County(Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force)
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - Three people were arrested on drug-related charges after a search by officers turned up heroin, fentanyl and other evidence, the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force said.
It happened Thursday after officer... | 2022-08-05T21:08:13Z | www.wsaz.com | 3 arrested on drugs charges | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/3-arrested-drugs-charges/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/3-arrested-drugs-charges/ |
Tropical clime breeds downpours
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An active afternoon-evening for showers and thunderstorms led to a few flood alerts. While Charleston and the start of Multi-fest endured a sudden wind and torrent, the more severe rains hit up the road in Roane County where a Flash Flood Warning was issued by ... | 2022-08-05T22:57:00Z | www.wsaz.com | Flood watch into Saturday | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/flood-watch-into-saturday/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/05/flood-watch-into-saturday/ |
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WSAZ) - Football practices got underway this week, but one youth program found themselves unsure whether they’d be able to start their season on time due to an equipment issue.
Steve Kenney, president of the Gallipolis youth football league, says they’d ordered 60 new helmets in December, but with a... | 2022-08-06T03:14:01Z | www.wsaz.com | Hometown Hero | Helmet Heroes | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/hometown-hero-helmet-heroes/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/hometown-hero-helmet-heroes/ |
ATV crash graphic(VNL)
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A man from Scioto County died Friday in an ATV accident, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
Andy A. Adkins, 58, of South Webster, was pronounced dead at the scene by the county coroner, troopers say.
The accident was reported just after 3:20 p.m. Friday on Collier Ro... | 2022-08-06T04:45:09Z | www.wsaz.com | Man killed in ATV crash | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/man-killed-atv-crash/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/man-killed-atv-crash/ |
Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday evening.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As seen the past couple of days, the atmosphere is primed for very heavy rain and downburst winds. However, it is exactly where and when these occur that remains the biggest forecast challenge, even on the day of. Therefore, it is importan... | 2022-08-06T11:55:46Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Showers, storms continue this weekend | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/first-warning-forecast-showers-storms-continue-this-weekend/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/first-warning-forecast-showers-storms-continue-this-weekend/ |
Five additional counties eligible for Individual Assistance, Disaster Unemployment Assistance(Pexels)
FRANKFORT, Ky.( WSAZ)- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Saturday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Individual Assistance and Disaster Unemployment Assistance in five additional cou... | 2022-08-06T21:30:08Z | www.wsaz.com | Five additional counties eligible for Individual Assistance, Disaster Unemployment Assistance | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/five-additional-counties-eligible-individual-assistance-disaster-unemployment-assistance/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/06/five-additional-counties-eligible-individual-assistance-disaster-unemployment-assistance/ |
Bookmark Monday | Caterpillar Finds Her Wings, A Caterpillar's Story
Published by Covenant Books of Murrels Inlet, South Carolina, Melinda Eplin Griffith’s new book ‘Caterpillar Finds Her Wings, A Caterpillar’s Story,’ is paired with brilliant illustrations and conveys a message of hope and self-worth for children.
It ... | 2022-08-08T18:18:45Z | www.wsaz.com | Bookmark Monday | Caterpillar Finds Her Wings, A Caterpillar’s Story | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/08/bookmark-monday-caterpillar-finds-her-wings-caterpillars-story/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/08/bookmark-monday-caterpillar-finds-her-wings-caterpillars-story/ |
Happened in Milton
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Days after a water main break Saturday night in Milton, several residents said they were still without water Monday morning. As of Monday afternoon, with most water restored, many said their water was now dirty.
Stacie Issa had been taken matters into her own hands since... | 2022-08-08T22:13:56Z | www.wsaz.com | Boil water advisory still in effect for some residents after weekend water main break | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/08/boil-water-advisory-still-effect-some-residents-after-weekend-water-main-break/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/08/boil-water-advisory-still-effect-some-residents-after-weekend-water-main-break/ |
City officials celebrate West Side revitalization project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Whether it is breweries, restaurants or boutiques, more small businesses are starting to call Elk City on Charleston’s West Side home.
Gayle Manchin with the Appalachian Regional Commission said their organization has been helping with... | 2022-08-09T04:19:19Z | www.wsaz.com | Charleston begins West Side light revitalization project | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/09/charleston-begins-west-side-light-revitalization-project/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/09/charleston-begins-west-side-light-revitalization-project/ |
Two separate crashes have shut down part of the interstate Tuesday morning.(MGN)
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Two separate crashes shut down part of the interstate Tuesday morning.
Kanawha County Dispatchers say the first crash involved a KRT bus that hit the wall at the I-64/I-77 split.
They say no passengers were ... | 2022-08-09T10:55:17Z | www.wsaz.com | Two crashes shut down parts of interstate | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/09/two-crashes-shut-down-interstate/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/09/two-crashes-shut-down-interstate/ |
TSA officers say they stopped a man with this loaded handgun.(TSA)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Mingo county man is facing charges after TSA officers say they found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at West Virginia International Yeager Airport on Monday.
Officers say they spotted the gun in the airport’s X-ray mach... | 2022-08-09T16:30:24Z | www.wsaz.com | Loaded firearm found during security screening at Yeager Airport | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/09/loaded-firearm-found-during-security-screening-yeager-airport/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/08/09/loaded-firearm-found-during-security-screening-yeager-airport/ |
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