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WSAZ Investigates | Disconnected and Dissatisfied
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - In an emergency, you expect to be able to pick up the phone and dial 911.
But many Frontier Communications customers say their only connection to help is their landline phone service, and it hasn’t been working in times they’ve needed it most.... | 2022-04-08T18:43:12Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ Investigates | Disconnected and Dissatisfied | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/07/wsaz-investigates-disconnected-dissatisfied/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/07/wsaz-investigates-disconnected-dissatisfied/ |
The month of March across America is in the books as the most prolific tornado producer since records began in 1950. Now, this first week in April is off to an equally fast and furious start.
Tony Cavalier tracks this week’s chaotic weather down south with a look at the science and art of storm chasing, but an importan... | 2022-04-08T18:46:14Z | www.wsaz.com | Storm chasing 101 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/storm-chasing-101/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/storm-chasing-101/ |
A semi got tangled in utility lines, breaking poles and bringing lines down on Rt. 21 in Ripley.(Shannon Litton)
UPDATE 4/8/22 @ 9:35 a.m.
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Rt. 21 has reopened in Ripley, nearly eight hours after closing early Friday morning.
According to a West Virginia Division of Highways crew, a semi-t... | 2022-04-08T18:46:46Z | www.wsaz.com | Traffic Alert | Roadway reopens but power outages remain in Ripley | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/traffic-alert-downed-powerlines-close-roadway/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/traffic-alert-downed-powerlines-close-roadway/ |
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - Fire destroyed a vacant mobile home Friday evening in the Chesapeake area, our crew at the scene reports.
The fire was reported just before 7 p.m. along Township Road 287 North in the area of U.S. 52.
Crews from the Chesapeake-Union Township Volunteer Fire Department have been on the scen... | 2022-04-09T18:44:50Z | www.wsaz.com | Crews fight mobile home fire | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/crews-fight-mobile-home-fire/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/crews-fight-mobile-home-fire/ |
UPDATE 4/8/22 @ 11 p.m.
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It is an intersection along U.S. 119 in Logan County that has seen multiple fatal accidents in the past few years. Another tragic accident at the intersection of U.S. 119 and Old Logan Road took the life of 65-year-old Linda Lee on Friday morning.
The crash occurred ... | 2022-04-09T18:45:37Z | www.wsaz.com | Logan County intersection raises concerns after woman dies in crash | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/logan-co-intersection-raises-concern-after-woman-dies-crash/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/logan-co-intersection-raises-concern-after-woman-dies-crash/ |
Ohio prepares for nearly $2B in transportation improvements
ODOT announces construction plans for 2022.(KXII)
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - The Ohio Department of Transportation announced plans to make improvements to more than 7,600 miles of pavement and 600 bridges across the state this year.
According to a news relea... | 2022-04-09T18:45:50Z | www.wsaz.com | Ohio prepares for nearly $2B in transportation improvements | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/ohio-prepares-nearly-2b-transportation-improvements/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/ohio-prepares-nearly-2b-transportation-improvements/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - In an emergency, seconds matter, and West Virginia 911 operators said Frontier Communication phone service outages are putting people in danger.
The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) held a hearing on the issue Friday morning. The case was filed by the West Virginia Enhanced 911 C... | 2022-04-09T18:46:18Z | www.wsaz.com | PSC reviewing Frontier 911 phone outage complaints | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/psc-reviewing-frontier-911-phone-outage-complaints/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/psc-reviewing-frontier-911-phone-outage-complaints/ |
School district and Toyota manufacturing plant team up for new job training program
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Kanawha County students will soon have the chance to join a program unlike any other in West Virginia.
At the start of the next school year, juniors and seniors in the county can take part in a two-year ma... | 2022-04-09T18:46:26Z | www.wsaz.com | School district and Toyota manufacturing plant team up for new job training program | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/school-district-toyota-manufacturing-plant-team-up-new-job-training-program/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/school-district-toyota-manufacturing-plant-team-up-new-job-training-program/ |
Woman seeks help for high-water problem
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A woman is looking for help to fix a problem she’s worried could end up causing serious damage to her home.
Teresa Atkins has lived at a house along 16th Street Road in Huntington five years and says high water only became a problem about seven months a... | 2022-04-09T18:47:02Z | www.wsaz.com | Woman seeking help with high-water problem | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/woman-seeking-help-with-high-water-problem/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/08/woman-seeking-help-with-high-water-problem/ |
Eugene David Clark, 93, was honored today for his service in the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.(Kristin Stone)
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - An Ashland bricklayer was honored Sunday for 75 years of service.
Eugene David Clark, 93, has been a member of International Union of Bricklayers and Allied C... | 2022-04-10T14:18:30Z | www.wsaz.com | Bricklayer gets celebrated for 75 years | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/09/bricklayer-gets-celebrated-75-years/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/09/bricklayer-gets-celebrated-75-years/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The annoying part about this time of year is that cold snaps can still occur even though it should be warming up. The good news, however, is that the bursts of cold air typically do not last long. While the region does have to get past a light freeze tonight into early Sunday morning in which... | 2022-04-10T14:18:49Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Springy warmth surges back this week | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/09/first-warning-forecast-springy-warmth-surges-back-this-week/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/09/first-warning-forecast-springy-warmth-surges-back-this-week/ |
Bluegrass Mountain Cup held in Floyd County(WYMT)
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - The Bluegrass Mountain Cup in Prestonsburg was held Sunday at the Sugarcamp Mountain Trails.
Hosted by Rocketpower Brand Company, the event brought a unique challenge to bikers in Eastern Kentucky.
“We organize, get all the local permits, and ... | 2022-04-11T06:14:02Z | www.wsaz.com | Bluegrass Mountain Cup held in Floyd County | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/10/bluegrass-mountain-cup-held-floyd-county/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/10/bluegrass-mountain-cup-held-floyd-county/ |
Alex Weld is Generation West Virginia’s Executive Director. There, she guides the organization’s mission to attract, retain and advance young people in West Virginia to bolster our economy and ensure economic opportunity here for generations to come.
In addition to their NewForce technical education program, Generation... | 2022-04-11T19:17:03Z | www.wsaz.com | Coding program with Generation West Virginia | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/coding-program-with-generation-west-virginia/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/coding-program-with-generation-west-virginia/ |
Investigators say Jimmy Keith, 26, was the victim of a deadly shooting in St. Albans.(Kanawha County Sheriff's Office)
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Deputies in Kanawha County are searching for evidence related to a homicide investigation.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office reports Monday deputies are actively search... | 2022-04-11T19:17:16Z | www.wsaz.com | Deputies | Active search for evidence related to March homicide investigation | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/deputies-active-search-evidence-related-march-homicide-investigation/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/deputies-active-search-evidence-related-march-homicide-investigation/ |
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its preliminary recommendations for the AIR commission to consider on Monday, March 14, which would significantly alter services provided to rural Veterans across the United States.(WSAZ)
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Commit... | 2022-04-11T19:17:43Z | www.wsaz.com | Federal VA to consider reducing services in West Virginia | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/federal-va-consider-reducing-services-west-virginia/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/federal-va-consider-reducing-services-west-virginia/ |
The chief says the body was found around 7:15 a.m. lying on top of a pile of trash.(Shannon Litton/WSAZ)
Chief Brian Oxley tells WSAZ crews stumbled upon the body while collecting recyclables near the Dunbar Furniture Mart.
“It appeared somebody had been sleeping there,” Oxley said. “We have had issues in the past with... | 2022-04-11T19:20:01Z | www.wsaz.com | Public works employees discover body | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/public-works-employees-discover-body/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/public-works-employees-discover-body/ |
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear is using his line-item veto power in the budget sent to him by lawmakers.
He says there is a lot to like in the spending plan, but he says it falls short in education spending.
Governor Beshear says the budget funds hundreds of millions in water and sewer improvements, broa... | 2022-04-11T19:42:26Z | www.wsaz.com | Gov. Beshear uses line-item veto power in state budget | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/gov-beshear-uses-line-item-veto-power-state-budget/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/gov-beshear-uses-line-item-veto-power-state-budget/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An elderly man died Monday afternoon after he was struck by a vehicle in a front yard in West Huntington.
The victim was a 76-year-old man, according to the Huntington Police Department.
Officers say the incident happened just before 4:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of Madison Avenue.
Police say t... | 2022-04-12T05:59:55Z | www.wsaz.com | Man killed in West Huntington accident | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/crews-scene-accident-involving-pedestrian/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/crews-scene-accident-involving-pedestrian/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Marshall Hall of Famer and former NBA player Tamar Slay was back in familiar surroundings Monday when he walked into an empty Henderson Center.
He remembers the cheers when he played at Marshall from 1998-2002 and now 20 years later he will join the Herd as an assistant coach. He said he’s al... | 2022-04-12T06:00:30Z | www.wsaz.com | Tamar Slay ready to re-join Herd as assistant coach | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/tamar-slay-ready-re-join-herd-assistant-coach/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/tamar-slay-ready-re-join-herd-assistant-coach/ |
WSAZ Investigates | Amusement Park Safety
(WSAZ) - Last year, Michael Strother, of Ashland, Kentucky, and his daughter made the trip to Kings Island in Warren County, Ohio, 14 times.
In hopes of making even more trips in the upcoming year, Strother’s made the jump to get season passes to the amusement park.
However, ev... | 2022-04-12T06:00:43Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ Investigates | Amusement Park Safety | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/wsaz-investigates-amusement-park-safety/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/11/wsaz-investigates-amusement-park-safety/ |
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Fire crews are working to knock down flames at a home in Jefferson, West Virginia, according to dispatchers.
Dispatchers tell WSAZ.com there were reports of entrapment, but the person inside did manage to get out of the home safely.
The fire was reported at 205 5th Street East. | 2022-04-12T14:54:35Z | www.wsaz.com | Fire crews respond to house fire | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/fire-crews-respond-house-fire/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/fire-crews-respond-house-fire/ |
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSAZ) - Residents of Sciotoville on Portsmouth’s east side have gotten used to their community’s riverfront. Many would like to see some changes in that area.
“We’d like to see it cleaned up,” said Sciotoville resident Jason Jenkins.
The Sciotoville riverfront is home to an old terminal with several l... | 2022-04-12T22:18:31Z | www.wsaz.com | City of Portsmouth pushes for development along Sciotoville riverfront | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/city-portsmouth-pushes-development-along-sciotoville-riverfront/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/city-portsmouth-pushes-development-along-sciotoville-riverfront/ |
Grand opening held for City Center at Slack Plaza
The grand opening of the City Center at Slack Plaza was celebrated Tuesday in Charleston.(WSAZ/Brendan Tierney)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The grand opening of the City Center at Slack Plaza was celebrated Tuesday in Charleston. The space had been under renovation for a... | 2022-04-12T22:19:08Z | www.wsaz.com | Grand opening held for City Center at Slack Plaza | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/grand-opening-held-city-center-slack-plaza/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/grand-opening-held-city-center-slack-plaza/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Huntington Police have released the name of an elderly man who died Monday after being hit by a vehicle while standing in his front yard.
Jimmey Watts, 76, of Huntington, died at the scene of the accident in the 1700 block of Madison Avenue at approximately 4:25 p.m. Monday, according to Hunt... | 2022-04-12T22:20:37Z | www.wsaz.com | Police release name of man hit, killed by vehicle | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/police-release-name-man-hit-killed-by-vehicle/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/police-release-name-man-hit-killed-by-vehicle/ |
Sen. Rand Paul meets with law enforcement
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) -- U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is making several stops across the Bluegrass State.
Tuesday morning, he stopped by the Ashland Police Department where he held a roundtable discussion with law enforcement.
Police from Ashland, Russell, Catlettsburg, Raceland, ... | 2022-04-12T22:20:54Z | www.wsaz.com | Sen. Rand Paul meets with law enforcement | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/sen-paul-meets-with-law-enforcement/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/sen-paul-meets-with-law-enforcement/ |
The free tuition program is limited to qualifying first-time incoming freshmen.(wsaz)
Eligibility requirements include being a first-time undergraduate student entering SSU in Fall 2022 (including College Credit Plus students who earned college credit while in high school), being a resident of Scioto, Lawrence, Adams, ... | 2022-04-12T22:21:00Z | www.wsaz.com | Shawnee State to offer free tuition for certain need-based students | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/shawnee-state-offer-free-tuition-certain-need-based-students/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/shawnee-state-offer-free-tuition-certain-need-based-students/ |
Spring clean-up event helps to prevent illegal dumpsites
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Officials are looking to clean up Floyd County, Kentucky.
The Floyd County Transfer Station is now open as a free community trash drop-off while officials encourage people in the county to clean up their areas.
Floyd County officials sa... | 2022-04-13T04:31:36Z | www.wsaz.com | Spring clean-up event helps to prevent illegal dumpsites | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/spring-clean-up-event-helps-prevent-illegal-dumpsites/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/12/spring-clean-up-event-helps-prevent-illegal-dumpsites/ |
HPD and Marshall University Police officers investigate a shooting near an apartment complex in the 2100 block of 7th Avenue.(WSAZ/Andrew Colegrove)
UPDATE 4/13/22 @ 12:20 a.m.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Huntington police confirm one male was taken to the hospital in an ambulance after being shot outside in the parking... | 2022-04-13T04:32:00Z | www.wsaz.com | Shooting sends man to hospital; several being questioned | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/1-hurt-1-custody-shooting/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/1-hurt-1-custody-shooting/ |
UPDATE 4/12/22 @ 10 p.m.
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The case of a man and woman arrested early this month in connection with beating a couple in Huntington has been sent to a Cabell County grand jury.
A magistrate determined there was enough evidence to advance the case against Frank Lambert, 44, and Tera Sue Napier... | 2022-04-13T04:32:26Z | www.wsaz.com | Case against pair in connection with couple’s beating sent to grand jury | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/case-against-pair-connection-with-couples-beating-sent-grand-jury/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/case-against-pair-connection-with-couples-beating-sent-grand-jury/ |
LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Lincoln County School District shared in an April 6 Facebook post that 14-year-old Bradyn Pinson, an eighth-grader at Duval Middle School, had died.
Interim Principal Jerry Sansom said he couldn’t believe the news.
“Is this real?” he asked. “I mean, is this something that we know for ... | 2022-04-13T04:32:32Z | www.wsaz.com | Educators reflect on 14-year-old’s life, untimely death | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/educators-reflect-14-year-olds-life-untimely-death/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/educators-reflect-14-year-olds-life-untimely-death/ |
Shawn Price was transported to the Middleport Jail and is being housed on the indictment out of Meigs County Common Pleas Court.(Meigs County Sheriff)
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- The Major Crimes Task Force along with Meigs County Sheriff’s deputies worked an interdiction operation Tuesday near Chester, Ohio.
Prior to... | 2022-04-13T14:18:16Z | www.wsaz.com | Firearms, meth, cash seized as task force stops drug shipment | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/firearms-meth-cash-seized-task-force-stops-drug-shipment/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/firearms-meth-cash-seized-task-force-stops-drug-shipment/ |
WELLSTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A man accused of threatening to shoot a staff member of a nursing home was arrested Saturday, according to the Wellston Police Department.
When officers arrived at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Facility, they learned the man accused of making threatening comments had just left.
Dispatchers and off... | 2022-04-13T18:14:42Z | www.wsaz.com | Man accused of threatening nursing home employee arrested | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/man-accused-threatening-nursing-home-employee-arrested/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/man-accused-threatening-nursing-home-employee-arrested/ |
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One of the first charter schools set to open in West Virginia is searching for a new location.
The school planned to open in the old Nitro High School building this fall, but the location is no longer an option because there is not enough parking available.
Accel Schools, the for-profit c... | 2022-04-13T20:15:55Z | www.wsaz.com | W.Va. charter school looking for new location to open | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/wva-charter-school-looking-new-location-open/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/wva-charter-school-looking-new-location-open/ |
A new coal processing plant that’s expected to bring about 500 jobs to Mason County was announced Wednesday.(KOTA)
MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A new coal processing plant that’s expected to bring about 500 jobs to Mason County was announced Wednesday.
West Virginia was among other states in contention for the plant, w... | 2022-04-14T00:39:52Z | www.wsaz.com | Coal processing plant expected to bring 500 jobs to the region | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/coal-processing-plant-expected-bring-500-jobs-region/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/13/coal-processing-plant-expected-bring-500-jobs-region/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - After nearly two years of renovating the Kanawha-Charleston Public Library, it’s set to open to the public on May 9.
Not many people have gotten the chance to look inside yet, but for those who have like Susie Salisbury with the Charleston Area Alliance, she said it’s nothing like it used to ... | 2022-04-14T22:58:20Z | www.wsaz.com | EXCLUSIVE | A look inside the Kanawha-Charleston Public Library | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/14/exclusive-look-inside-kanawha-charleston-public-library/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/14/exclusive-look-inside-kanawha-charleston-public-library/ |
Friends of 20-year-old Houston Bennett say he was the sweetest person you could meet.
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A community is mourning the loss of a young man who was hit by a car and killed early Thursday morning.
Houston Bennett, who graduated from Symmes Valley High School last spring, died of his injuries fol... | 2022-04-15T03:45:07Z | www.wsaz.com | Community mourns Symmes Valley graduate hit and killed by car | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/community-mourns-symmes-valley-graduate-hit-killed-by-car/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/community-mourns-symmes-valley-graduate-hit-killed-by-car/ |
Law enforcement officers are investigating who dumped dozens of guinea pigs on the parking lot of an adult bookstore in Cabell County.(WRDW)
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – It was a sight that even seasoned animal control officers could hardly believe -- dozens of guinea pigs hopping around the parking lot at an adult bo... | 2022-04-15T03:45:14Z | www.wsaz.com | Dozens of guinea pigs dumped near adult bookstore | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/dozens-guinea-pigs-dumped-near-adult-bookstore/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/dozens-guinea-pigs-dumped-near-adult-bookstore/ |
The Ohio Supreme Court rejected this set of statehouse maps on Thursday, previously approved by the Ohio Redistricting Commission on March 28.(wtvg)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio Supreme Court rejected the latest set of state legislative maps this week, ruling them unconstitutional for the fourth time.
In a 4-3 deci... | 2022-04-15T20:29:21Z | www.wsaz.com | Ohio Supreme Court rejects legislative maps; new deadline set for May 6 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/ohio-supreme-court-rejects-legislative-maps-new-deadline-set-may-6/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/ohio-supreme-court-rejects-legislative-maps-new-deadline-set-may-6/ |
A soldier from West Virginia who was lost in the Korean War has been accounted for.
Army Cpl. Paul Mitchem(DPAA)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A soldier from West Virginia who was lost in the Korean War has been accounted for.
The DPAA announced Army Cpl. Paul Mitchem, 20, of Avondale, West Virginia was accounted for on Fe... | 2022-04-15T20:29:27Z | www.wsaz.com | West Virginia soldier from Korean War accounted for | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/west-virginia-soldier-korean-war-accounted/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/west-virginia-soldier-korean-war-accounted/ |
Martin FD & Kentucky Division of Forestry crews are in the area due to an active forest fire.(WSAZ)
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) – Crews are on the scene early Friday evening of a wildfire in the Martin area, according to Martin Fire Chief William Petry.
Drivers and residents are asked to be careful on Allen Lane Drive off... | 2022-04-15T22:00:31Z | www.wsaz.com | Crews fighting wildfire in eastern Ky. | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/crews-fighting-wildfire-eastern-ky/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/crews-fighting-wildfire-eastern-ky/ |
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Thursday, a man in Pike County was indicted by a Grand Jury on rape, sodomy and promoting contraband charges.
The indictment says Jordan Hall, of Upper Johns Creek, Kimper, Kentucky, committed rape and sodomy on or around December 10th, 2021.
It continues, saying Hall committed two counts o... | 2022-04-15T22:00:56Z | www.wsaz.com | Pike County man indicted on five counts of rape, other charges | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/pike-county-man-indicted-five-counts-rape-other-charges/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/pike-county-man-indicted-five-counts-rape-other-charges/ |
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Perhaps one of the most iconic and memorable things Ironton is known for is the annual Memorial Day Parade.
This year, it is turning 154 years old.
And for at least the last few decades, it wouldn’t be possible to put it on without the help of one Ironton couple who make it their mission to make... | 2022-04-15T23:31:35Z | www.wsaz.com | Hometown Heroes | Brent and Lou Pyles | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/hometown-heroes-brent-lou-pyles/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/hometown-heroes-brent-lou-pyles/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department is looking to get both dash cameras for their cars as well as body cameras for their deputies and detectives.
They’ve never had body cameras, and it’s been at least 10 years since they’ve had dash cameras.
Lt. J.H. Thaxton is one of two members of the S... | 2022-04-15T23:31:47Z | www.wsaz.com | Sheriff’s Department testing out body and dash cameras | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/sheriffs-department-testing-out-body-dash-cameras/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/sheriffs-department-testing-out-body-dash-cameras/ |
Police chief talks safety after deadly shooting near campus
Police chief talks safety after deadly shooting near campus(WSAZ/Emily Bennett)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A deadly shooting Tuesday night in the parking lot of an apartment complex, which is home to many Marshall University students, has caused fear for safet... | 2022-04-16T01:02:51Z | www.wsaz.com | Police chief talks safety after deadly shooting near campus | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/police-chief-talks-safety-after-deadly-shooting-near-campus/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/15/police-chief-talks-safety-after-deadly-shooting-near-campus/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Marshall softball team made quick work of Florida International Saturday afternoon beating them 8-0 in five innings. The game took less than an hour and a half to play and they are now 11-4 in CUSA.
Meanwhile, six miles up Route 2 the Herd baseball team played two nine inning games and fe... | 2022-04-16T23:47:48Z | www.wsaz.com | Good day for Herd softball while baseball gets swept | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/16/good-day-herd-softball-while-baseball-gets-swept/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/16/good-day-herd-softball-while-baseball-gets-swept/ |
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the single-vehicle crash.(wsaz)
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Oh. (WSAZ) - A driver lost control of their vehicle Saturday afternoon in Lawrence County, sending a pickup truck into a guardrail and eventually a telephone pole.
It happened around 7 p.m. along County Road 1 and Township Road 1034... | 2022-04-17T01:18:53Z | www.wsaz.com | Driver loses control sending car into guardrail and telephone pole | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/17/driver-loses-control-sending-car-into-guardrail-telephone-pole/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/17/driver-loses-control-sending-car-into-guardrail-telephone-pole/ |
New logo and uniform debuts Tuesday night in Charleston.(WSAZ)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The gates to Appalachian Power Park were unlocked Sunday for scrimmages leading up to their first home game on Thursday, April 21.
The first game is set against the Staten Island Ferry Hawks with the game’s first pitch starting at... | 2022-04-18T00:20:20Z | www.wsaz.com | The Charleston Dirty Birds kickoff baseball season Thursday | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/charleston-dirty-birds-kickoff-baseball-season-thursday/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/charleston-dirty-birds-kickoff-baseball-season-thursday/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A man accused of shooting and killing a man in 2017 is set to stand trial, five years after the incident took place.
Antwon Starkey, of Huntington is charged in the shooting death of Kafredrick McEachin.
According to law enforcement, the shooting happened on December 12, 2017 in front of the... | 2022-04-18T14:53:52Z | www.wsaz.com | Jury selection begins in trial against man accused in fatal 2017 shooting | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/jury-selection-begins-trial-against-man-accused-fatal-2017-shooting/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/jury-selection-begins-trial-against-man-accused-fatal-2017-shooting/ |
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) - A middle school in Floyd County, Kentucky has been evacuated Monday after smoke was discovered in a hallway.
School officials at J. D. Adams Middle School says students were taken to the city park across from the school as a precautionary measure.
Administrators say students are safe and super... | 2022-04-18T15:33:06Z | www.wsaz.com | Middle school evacuated after smoke found in hallway | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/middle-school-evacuated-after-smoke-found-hallway/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/middle-school-evacuated-after-smoke-found-hallway/ |
Falls aren’t just the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older, but in almost all age groups. An estimated 684 thousand fatal falls occur each year, making it the second leading cause of unintentional death, after road traffic injuries. A range of interventions exist to prevent falls, one of them -- yoga.
https:/... | 2022-04-18T17:56:50Z | www.wsaz.com | Five yoga poses for better balance | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/five-yoga-poses-better-balance/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/five-yoga-poses-better-balance/ |
HUNTINGTON -- Jury selection, followed by opening arguments Monday, were more than four years in the making for Antwon Starkey and the family of the man he stands accused of gunning down Dec. 12, 2017, at a convenience store in Huntington.
Police arrested Starkey hours later that same day, and he has been behind bars a... | 2022-04-18T23:09:40Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ Investigates | Justice Delayed | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/wsaz-investigates-justice-delayed/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/wsaz-investigates-justice-delayed/ |
LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - David and Katherine Mounts live just inside the border of Lincoln County near Tornado, West Virginia, where cell service is spotty at best.
While issues with Suddenlink aren’t new for them, David said it’s gotten to a point something needs to be done.
“It’s been bad for a year, but it’s b... | 2022-04-19T00:01:30Z | www.wsaz.com | Family with health issue struggles to get Suddenlink to fix their service | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/family-with-health-issue-struggles-get-suddenlink-fix-their-service/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/18/family-with-health-issue-struggles-get-suddenlink-fix-their-service/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A report released by The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs on March 14 recommended some big changes for the state’s health care system.
Those sweeping changes would mean smaller hospitals for thousands of military who depend on veteran’s hospitals.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., conducted... | 2022-04-19T03:43:23Z | www.wsaz.com | Federal VA recommends downsizing W.Va. health care; Sen. Manchin holds session in opposition | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/federal-va-recommends-downsizing-wva-health-care-sen-manchin-holds-session-opposition/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/federal-va-recommends-downsizing-wva-health-care-sen-manchin-holds-session-opposition/ |
(WSAZ) - Well, here we are, in late-April, and still dealing with some pockets of blustery snow showers. At least these pulses are moving through rather quickly wherever they are hitting, but obviously that walk across the parking lot isn’t too fun. That essentially goes for anywhere, as temperatures are starting in th... | 2022-04-19T15:14:10Z | www.wsaz.com | First Warning Forecast | Freeze warning | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/first-warning-forecast-freeze-warning/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/first-warning-forecast-freeze-warning/ |
Early voting in W.Va. kicks off starting next Wednesday until May 7th. (FILE)(WJHG/WECP)
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote for the May 10th Primary in West Virginia.
Early voting kicks off starting next Wednesday until May 7th.
“The more people that participate, then the more co... | 2022-04-19T18:17:30Z | www.wsaz.com | Tuesday is deadline to register to vote | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/tuesday-is-deadline-register-vote/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/tuesday-is-deadline-register-vote/ |
Jail negotiations lead to a property to be taken off the list for potential construction.(MGN Online / Mitchell Haindfield / CC BY 2.0)
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - Tuesday the Lawrence County Commission announced that the ongoing negotiations for a new jail site have progressed to the point that the Lombard propert... | 2022-04-19T18:55:51Z | www.wsaz.com | Change in local jail site location | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/change-local-jail-site-location/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/change-local-jail-site-location/ |
The shooting happened early Tuesday morning in the Whipple area of Fayette County.(WSAZ)
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Fayette County Deputies are investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday morning in the Whipple area.
The victim is 30-year-old female, whose name is not being released at this time. She was t... | 2022-04-19T18:55:57Z | www.wsaz.com | Deputies searching for potential shooting suspect | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/deputies-searching-potential-shooting-suspect/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/deputies-searching-potential-shooting-suspect/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia’s spot on the world stage took to the skies Tuesday with the opening of the state’s first U.S. Customs Facility at West Virginia International Yeager Airport.
The building will allow private and military aircraft to clear U.S. Customs.
“Having a U.S. Customs and border protectio... | 2022-04-19T23:29:54Z | www.wsaz.com | U.S Customs Facility opens at WV International Yeager Airport | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/us-customs-facility-opens-wv-international-yeager-airport/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/19/us-customs-facility-opens-wv-international-yeager-airport/ |
Oscar Tsheibwe is returning to UK next season(CBS Sports)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WSAZ) - The consensus player of the year in college basketball isn’t jumping to the NBA. Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe announced on ESPN moments ago that he will be returning to Lexington. He will be the first national player of the year to return to... | 2022-04-20T18:37:57Z | www.wsaz.com | UK’s big man staying put | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/uks-big-man-staying-put/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/uks-big-man-staying-put/ |
he state attorney general’s office says nitazines can be anywhere from 1.5 to 40 times stronger than fentanyl. (FILE)(CANVA)
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Ohio State Attorney General Dave Yost is issuing a new warning about ‘Frankenstein’ opioids.
These are synthetic opioids, which are made in clandestine labs.
Detective Cap... | 2022-04-20T20:08:35Z | www.wsaz.com | Attorney General warns about ‘Frankenstein’ opioids on the rise | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/attorney-general-warns-about-frankenstein-opioids-rise/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/attorney-general-warns-about-frankenstein-opioids-rise/ |
Garth Brooks is adding another Cincinnati concert to his stadium tour.(CMA / Blue Rose Inc.)
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WSAZ) - Get ready for Garth!
The country music superstar is adding another Cincinnati concert to his stadium tour.
Garth was originally scheduled to play the city in May of 2020, before the show was canceled d... | 2022-04-20T20:09:01Z | www.wsaz.com | Garth Brooks adds second concert in Cincinnati | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/garth-brooks-adds-second-concert-cincinnati/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/garth-brooks-adds-second-concert-cincinnati/ |
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Army National Guard will be supporting Ukraine in the defense against aggressions from Russia.
FILE - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Jan. 21, 2022 in Newark, Ohio. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, DeWine returns to the Statehouse for the last address of his first term. (AP Photo/Paul... | 2022-04-20T20:09:07Z | www.wsaz.com | Gov. DeWine announces Ohio Army National Guard donation to Ukraine | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/gov-dewine-announces-ohio-army-national-guard-donation-ukraine/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/gov-dewine-announces-ohio-army-national-guard-donation-ukraine/ |
ClearSky Health announced Wednesday the new hospital will serve the Tri-State area.(ClearSky Health)
SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WSAZ ) - A new 30-bed medical rehabilitation hospital is coming to southern Ohio.
ClearSky Health announced Wednesday the new hospital will serve the Tri-State area.
ClearSky South Point will provide ... | 2022-04-20T20:09:37Z | www.wsaz.com | New rehab hospital is coming to southern Ohio | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/new-rehab-hospital-is-coming-southern-ohio/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/new-rehab-hospital-is-coming-southern-ohio/ |
WVU Health System and Thomas Health announce partnership
Medicine and health care.(AP GraphicsBank)
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia University (WVU) Health System and Thomas Health on Wednesday announced a new partnership, according to a release from WVU Medicine.
Officials say it represents a new manage... | 2022-04-20T21:40:09Z | www.wsaz.com | WVU Health System and Thomas Health announce partnership | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/wvu-health-system-thomas-health-announce-partnership/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/wvu-health-system-thomas-health-announce-partnership/ |
The theft happened in broad daylight while Tony Hodge’s family was away at an event Tuesday in Teays Valley.
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As warm, breezy weather makes its way to stay, bike rides will be the go-to activity for many children in the neighborhood.
“That’s what they like to do when the weather’s warm -- a... | 2022-04-21T00:42:27Z | www.wsaz.com | Bicycle theft caught on surveillance camera | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/bicycle-theft-caught-surveillance-camera/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/20/bicycle-theft-caught-surveillance-camera/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Huntington Police are investigating after a string of car thefts across the city.
“Just kind of a real big shock that it’s even happening,” said Marshall University student Abigail Spence.
Police have connected the recovery of six stolen vehicles Tuesday morning and two more that night, all o... | 2022-04-21T23:31:57Z | www.wsaz.com | String of car thefts causes concern | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/21/string-car-thefts-causes-concern/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/21/string-car-thefts-causes-concern/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Thousands of students cross high-traffic areas around Marshall University’s campus daily, including areas where multiple accidents involving pedestrians have been reported through the years.
One of those accidents took the life of a student after she got off a public transit bus.
Police say t... | 2022-04-21T23:32:06Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ Investigates | Traffic safety study underway after fatal accident | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/21/wsaz-investigates-traffic-safety-study-underway-after-fatal-accident/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/21/wsaz-investigates-traffic-safety-study-underway-after-fatal-accident/ |
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Early voting soon will be underway in Kanawha County for the West Virginia primary election.
It will take place from April 27 through May 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at the following locations:
- Cross Lanes Sheriff’s Department... | 2022-04-22T20:49:53Z | www.wsaz.com | Early voting soon underway in W.Va. | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/early-voting-soon-underway-wva/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/early-voting-soon-underway-wva/ |
Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango said they’ve been planning an early voting location on the West Side since October but didn’t finalize a location until much later.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - If you live on the West Side of Charleston, you’re going to have to travel a bit farther for early voting.
West Virginia ... | 2022-04-22T23:52:27Z | www.wsaz.com | Early voting location ruled ineligible by WV Secretary of State | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/early-voting-location-ruled-ineligible-by-wv-secretary-state/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/early-voting-location-ruled-ineligible-by-wv-secretary-state/ |
Man honors mother during Boston Marathon
CATLETTSBURG, Ky. (WSAZ) - The Boston Marathon returned this year, drawing thousands of runners to the area.
Among the 30,000 runners was Neil Johnson from Catlettsburg.
Everyone runs the Boston Marathon for a different reason.
For Johnson, it started back in 2013 after the Bost... | 2022-04-23T01:23:41Z | www.wsaz.com | Man honors late mother during Boston Marathon | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/man-honors-mother-during-boston-marathon/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/man-honors-mother-during-boston-marathon/ |
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) - Following a two-year absence due to the pandemic, banjos and overalls are back in full force in downtown Pikeville.
The 45th edition of Hillbilly Days kicked off Thursday and offers a little something for everyone, including carnival rides, live music, and funnel cakes.
Friday, several among the... | 2022-04-23T02:54:58Z | www.wsaz.com | Hillbilly Days underway after 2-year absence | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/23/hillbilly-days-underway-after-2-year-absence/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/23/hillbilly-days-underway-after-2-year-absence/ |
A five-vehicle crash closed part of U.S. 52 in Wayne County, West Virginia.(WSAZ with permission)
PRICHARD, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person has died after a five-car crash on US 52 in Wayne County.
Wayne County 911 dispatchers confirm to WSAZ that a five-car crash Friday afternoon shut down US 52 near Prichard.
A few other p... | 2022-04-23T18:59:47Z | www.wsaz.com | One person dead after five-car crash on 52 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/five-car-crash-temporarily-shuts-down-us-52/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/22/five-car-crash-temporarily-shuts-down-us-52/ |
Woman charged with child neglect, when police respond to the scene where a male overdosed near a four-month-old.(Source: Derek Seifert / U.S. Air Force via MGN)
ST. ALBANS W.Va. (WSAZ) - The St. Albans Police Department is investigating a case of child neglect after responding to a call of an overdose early Saturday mo... | 2022-04-23T21:28:21Z | www.wsaz.com | Woman charged with child neglect | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/23/woman-charged-with-child-neglect/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/23/woman-charged-with-child-neglect/ |
Use caution when exiting the 17th bridge, along US 52 in Lawrence County.(Wikipedia)
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - Multiple departments are on scene of a very large brush fire in Lawrence County. Dispatchers say the call came in around 3:30 p.m.
The Fayette Township Fire Department is asking people to use caution whi... | 2022-04-24T01:48:19Z | www.wsaz.com | Crews battling a large brush fire | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/23/crews-battling-large-brush-fire/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/23/crews-battling-large-brush-fire/ |
Marshall’s first game of the year is when they host Norfolk State on September 3rd then the Herd goes to Notre Dame the next Saturday. You can see that game on WSAZ and it starts at 2:30 p.m.
Here are the highlights and post game reaction as seen on WSAZ Saturday night. | 2022-04-24T05:43:01Z | www.wsaz.com | Herd puts a wrap on spring football | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/24/herd-puts-wrap-spring-football/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/24/herd-puts-wrap-spring-football/ |
This week marks the 150th anniversary of one of the oldest environmental holidays, Arbor Day, and the 50th anniversary of the non-profit Arbor Day Foundation.
In addition to inspiring people to get outdoors this week and celebrate trees, the Arbor Day Foundation is announcing a new goal to do its part and plant 500 mil... | 2022-04-25T17:56:20Z | www.wsaz.com | 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/150th-anniversary-arbor-day/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/150th-anniversary-arbor-day/ |
Steel Magnolias is running April 29-May 13 at the Garden Theatre in Louisa, Kentucky. Tickets are available online at www.mtnmoverstheatre.com, or by calling the box office at 606-331-8932 between the hours of 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tickets can also be purchased at the door if they do not sell out online. | 2022-04-25T17:57:20Z | www.wsaz.com | Steel Magnolias with Mountain Movers Theatre Company | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/steel-magnolias-with-mountain-movers-theatre-company/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/steel-magnolias-with-mountain-movers-theatre-company/ |
The Wild Ramp, 555 14th St. W in Huntington, will hold its annual ramp celebration, Stinkfest, on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Live music is scheduled throughout the day, and there will be more than 25 food and artisan vendors set up at the event.
Children’s activities will be provided by the Hunt... | 2022-04-25T17:57:38Z | www.wsaz.com | The Wild Ramp’s Stinkfest | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/wild-ramps-stinkfest/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/wild-ramps-stinkfest/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The COVID-19 pandemic forced many health care facilities to delay certain medical procedures in order to treat make those battling Coronavirus a priority.
This includes agencies pausing early childhood immunization programs.
According to Dr. Andrea Lauffer, a pediatric hospitalist with Marsha... | 2022-04-25T22:30:35Z | www.wsaz.com | Pediatrician encourages families to catch up on vaccines during National Infant Immunization Week | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/pediatrician-encourages-families-catch-up-vaccines-during-national-infant-immunization-week/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/pediatrician-encourages-families-catch-up-vaccines-during-national-infant-immunization-week/ |
City Council to discuss proposal that would establish a standard of care for drug rehab facilities
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. (WSAZ) - A new proposal addresses drug recovery facilities and addiction treatment facilities within the city of Portsmouth. Mayor Sean Dunne says it aims at establishing a standard of care to ensure the... | 2022-04-25T22:30:54Z | www.wsaz.com | Proposal aims at establishing a standard of care for drug recovery facilities in Portsmouth | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/proposal-aims-establishing-standard-care-drug-recovery-facilities-portsmouth/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/proposal-aims-establishing-standard-care-drug-recovery-facilities-portsmouth/ |
WSAZ hit the streets of Huntington to help reunite homeowners with their missing money.(WSAZ)
By Kelsey Souto
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Finding your money, that you didn’t even know was missing, could be as simple as quick online search.
An estimated 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed funds that are sitting in governmen... | 2022-04-25T22:31:13Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ Investigates | Finding your money | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/wsaz-investigates-finding-your-money/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/wsaz-investigates-finding-your-money/ |
LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - We told you last week about David and Katherine Mounts of Lincoln County, who said they have been plagued by constant phone outages.
Katherine is a terminal heart patient, so when they weren’t getting the help they needed, they reached out to WSAZ.
“I’d been the Public Service Commission,... | 2022-04-26T00:02:01Z | www.wsaz.com | WSAZ Investigates | Suddenlink restores service to family with health issue | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/wsaz-investigates-suddenlink-restores-service-family-with-health-issue/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/25/wsaz-investigates-suddenlink-restores-service-family-with-health-issue/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lawmakers took up 17 agenda items Monday during a special session at the West Virginia Capitol.
By 7:30 p.m., 14 of 17 items had passed -- most by large margins. The proposals included a law to permit use of air rifles when hunting, additional money for water and sewer projects and other meas... | 2022-04-26T00:45:08Z | www.wsaz.com | Special session takes up economic development, unemployment fraud issues | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/special-session-takes-up-economic-development-unemployment-fraud-issues/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/special-session-takes-up-economic-development-unemployment-fraud-issues/ |
Jones appears in court June 10th, 2021 and is found in contempt of court by a Putnam County judge.(wsaz)
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Putnam County man was sentenced to prison on fraud charges Monday afternoon.
According to a press release from the United States Department of Justice, Robert Jones, 52, of Hurricane, wil... | 2022-04-26T01:33:04Z | www.wsaz.com | Putnam County man sentenced to prison on fraud charges | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/putnam-county-man-sentenced-prison-fraud-charges/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/putnam-county-man-sentenced-prison-fraud-charges/ |
ONA, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Pepsi is expanding its operations in West Virginia, opening a multimillion dollar distribution facility in Ona along US 60.
Gov. Jim Justice, along with PepsiCo Beverages North America officials, senators, county commissioners, Marshall University representatives and BabyDog, gathered to cut the rib... | 2022-04-26T22:51:25Z | www.wsaz.com | PepsiCo opens multimillion dollar distribution facility | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/pepsico-opens-multimillion-dollar-distribution-facility/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/pepsico-opens-multimillion-dollar-distribution-facility/ |
ST. ALBANS, W.V. (WSAZ) - The Kimble house is back to learning through screens.
The family’s third-grade daughter is one of many Anne Bailey Elementary School students back on remote learning this week.
An air quality report recently requested by a teacher found mold inside the school.
“It’s been chaotic,” mom Taygen K... | 2022-04-27T00:22:08Z | www.wsaz.com | Mold discovery prompts remote learning at Anne Bailey Elementary | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/mold-discovery-prompts-remote-learning-anne-bailey-elementary/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/26/mold-discovery-prompts-remote-learning-anne-bailey-elementary/ |
One family welcomed a new bundle of joy in an unexpected way.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One family welcomed a new bundle of joy in an unexpected way Tuesday afternoon.
A pregnant woman due to give birth Wednesday was at her mother’s house in Huntington when the baby suddenly decided it was time to enter the world.
Dre... | 2022-04-27T03:24:43Z | www.wsaz.com | Baby born in bathroom of house in Huntington | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/baby-born-bathroom-house-huntington/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/baby-born-bathroom-house-huntington/ |
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Kanawha County School District employs roughly 3,500 full-time staff members and an additional 1,500 part-time.
Now the district is eliminating jobs because of a decrease in enrollment, and it’s affecting several different positions.
“Approximately 13 service positions,” Superintenden... | 2022-04-27T03:25:03Z | www.wsaz.com | School district cutting jobs as student enrollment decreases | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/school-district-cutting-jobs-student-enrollment-decreases/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/school-district-cutting-jobs-student-enrollment-decreases/ |
As pandemic restrictions continue to be lifted around the country, more and more people are returning to their workplaces in some capacity.
While the office may look the same, things certainly feel different.
The associate professor of organization and management at Pepperdine Business School, Dr. Dana Sumpter, joined ... | 2022-04-27T18:47:29Z | www.wsaz.com | Top tips for returning to the office | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/top-tips-returning-office/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/top-tips-returning-office/ |
The State Fire Marshal’s Office in Ohio says nearly a dozen fires occurred over the last two weeks in and around the Greenfield Township area.(WSAZ)
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating whether or not nearly a dozen fires in Gallia County are connected.
They’re working with the ... | 2022-04-27T23:02:58Z | www.wsaz.com | Nearly a dozen fires reported in Gallia County over two weeks | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/nearly-dozen-fires-reported-gallia-county-over-two-weeks/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/27/nearly-dozen-fires-reported-gallia-county-over-two-weeks/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Charleston Dirty Birds avenged their first loss of the year Tuesday with a dramatic walk off win on Wednesday night. They defeated the Long Island Ducks by a final of 6-5 on a home run from Nick Longhi. They are now 5-1 this season in the Atlantic League and play the final game of their s... | 2022-04-28T05:25:33Z | www.wsaz.com | Dirty Birds win in dramatic fashion | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/dirty-birds-win-dramatic-fashion/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/dirty-birds-win-dramatic-fashion/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A new illness in children is beginning to spread around the world.
It’s a strain of hepatitis affecting children as young as one month old, all the way to kids 16 years old, and it has health officials issuing warnings.
It has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issuing a Health A... | 2022-04-28T19:07:36Z | www.wsaz.com | Mystery Hepatitis cases in children now in the U.S. | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/mystery-hepatitis-cases-children-now-us/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/mystery-hepatitis-cases-children-now-us/ |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Country music superstar Garth Brooks joined the ladies of Studio 3 Thursday to discuss the new show he added to his stadium tour in Cincinnati but turns out Brooks and WSAZ’s Susan Nicholas have met once before.
Susan interviewed Brooks at Camden Park in Huntington, West Virginia back in 1989... | 2022-04-28T20:39:15Z | www.wsaz.com | Country music superstar Garth Brooks joins Studio 3 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/country-music-superstar-garth-brooks-joins-studio-3/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/country-music-superstar-garth-brooks-joins-studio-3/ |
Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the madcap musical comedy, “Something Rotten,” at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Theatre on April 29, 30 and May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and May 8 at 2 p.m.
Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in t... | 2022-04-28T20:40:12Z | www.wsaz.com | ‘Something Rotten’ with Charleston Light Opera Guild | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/something-rotten-with-charleston-light-opera-guild/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/something-rotten-with-charleston-light-opera-guild/ |
A proposal would split half a billion dollars in federal money among Ohio's Appalachian counties where Gov. Mike DeWine made some stops Thursday to discuss the announcement.(WSAZ/Andrew Colegrove)
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSAZ) – A sizable chunk of money could be coming to southeastern Ohio.
A proposal would split half a bill... | 2022-04-28T23:46:12Z | www.wsaz.com | Up to $500 million possibly headed toward southeastern Ohio | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/up-500-million-possibly-headed-toward-southeastern-ohio/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/28/up-500-million-possibly-headed-toward-southeastern-ohio/ |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Margaret Chico-Eddy said her car was vandalized early Thursday morning when a person came by and splattered different colored paint all over it.
“Bright pink, bright orange, and gold,” said Chico-Eddy.
It was something she never expected but stepping outside of her house on the East End of Ch... | 2022-04-29T04:50:07Z | www.wsaz.com | Car vandalized with splattered paint | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/car-vandalized-with-splattered-paint/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/car-vandalized-with-splattered-paint/ |
The driver, Porsha P. Taylor, 29, Detroit, was incarcerated in the Scioto County Jail and charged with possession of fentanyl and trafficking in drugs, both first-degree felonies.(Ohio State Highway Patrol)
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A woman from Michigan is facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Scio... | 2022-04-29T16:30:58Z | www.wsaz.com | Traffic stop nets $52,650 worth of fentanyl | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/traffic-stop-nets-52650-worth-fentanyl/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/traffic-stop-nets-52650-worth-fentanyl/ |
The construction work is on I-64 in Nitro between mile markers 42 and 44.(MGN)
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Drivers can expect delays on I-64 beginning Monday night in Nitro.
According to the engineer, there is night shift work and various lane closures scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights beginning Ma... | 2022-04-29T18:01:57Z | www.wsaz.com | Traffic delays expected next week on I-64 | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/traffic-delays-expected-next-week-i-64/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/traffic-delays-expected-next-week-i-64/ |
April is the month to celebrate the planet, and shopping refurbished is one of the best ways to do it.
Not only is it good for the earth, but also your wallet.
If you’re new to buying like-new, there are some ins and outs you should know to give you some peace of mind in the process. | 2022-04-29T19:33:35Z | www.wsaz.com | How to shop refurbished tech | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/how-shop-refurbished-tech/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/how-shop-refurbished-tech/ |
Healthy Kids Day is an annual event at the YMCA of Huntington’s Phil Cline Family YMCA.
It’s from 10 a.m. to Noon on April 30.
There will be fun activities for kids, along with giveaways and great information for parents about how to keep their families healthy.
It’s all part of a National YMCA event at Y’s across the ... | 2022-04-29T19:34:14Z | www.wsaz.com | YMCA Healthy Kids Day | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/ymca-healthy-kids-day/ | https://www.wsaz.com/2022/04/29/ymca-healthy-kids-day/ |
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