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MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Wheeling woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to using her teenage daughter to create sexually explicit videos. Kelly Pulliam, 40, pleaded guilty Wednesday, Nov. 4, to the felony offense of use of a minor in filming sexually explicit conduct in Marshall County Circuit Court. [...]

A Fayette County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in federal court on a firearm charge.

Williamson city officials said the floodwall was spray-painted along First Avenue.

CINCINNATI (WDTN) -- If you're looking for a reason to travel to Ohio, a nice meal may be your answer. OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service company, released its list of Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Nov. 4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Pepp & Dolores and Sotto are among the top 100, and the [...]

Wendy's declined a purchase offer of $1.4 billion Wednesday from Trian Fund Management, led by billionaire and activist Nelson Peltz, according to reports.

Nearly 30,000 baby bottle sterilizers sold nationwide by Target, Babylist and others major retails are being recalled over the risk of burn injury, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The Putnam Business Park Drive exit on U.S. 35 will be closed starting tomorrow, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

Newsom said he is changing the penalty for all 548 death row inmates to life without parole.

John Gross is talking with Kimberly Keagy about the weekend weather ahead.

Adults that are 60 and older are invited to celebrate a new season of strength, confidence and connection at the R.I.S.E. Autumn Kickoff on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge.

KYTC says it was temporarily close KY 784 at KY 3308 (mile marker 32.35) on Monday, Nov. 9, at 8 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m.

A magnetic building block set is being recalled due the risk of serious injury or death, the Consumer Safety Product Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.

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PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - With artificial intelligence seemingly involved in much of our daily lives these days, the younger generation is preparing for their future with the technology. The Putnam Career and Technical Center hosted a student-led cybersecurity conference, themed "AI: The New Digital Frontier," on Thursday, with Marshall University professor Dr. Josh Brunty [...]

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - The spirit of Christmas is coming early to one local organization in Charleston. Mountain Mission's annual "Christmas Sale" started bright and early and will run until Saturday, November 7. The event offers hundreds of holiday items at the organization's 7th Avenue location in Charleston. Proceeds will support the Mountain Mission's [...]

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Tim Irr is in Charleston ahead of a major announcement by West Virginia's AG.

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A Columbus man fighting the potential release of the person convicted of murdering his sister says a 2021 law that made the killer eligible for parole decades earlier than originally scheduled is forcing his family to repeatedly relive the crime.

Fayette County officials announced the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Friday, Nov. 6, at noon.

WSAZ Sports is on the road for the W.Va. Soccer State Championships.

The fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal's Office and Fairmont Police Department detectives, who at this time believe the cause of the fire was accidental.

The closures will be on I-64 and I-77 Northbound and Southbound at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Bridge from 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified 52 census tracts as Opportunity Zones in West Virginia.

Democrats have vowed to use their power in Congress to restrain ICE and could withhold future funding, as well as be an authority to conduct oversight on the agency.

We are going to enter into another dry stretch that will last through most of next week.

Stephen Robertson, 43, of Ashland, was arrested on Monday.

The #1 Cavaliers defeat the #4 Crusaders to become Class A Region III Co-Champions

The #1 Flying Eagles shut out the #4 Mohigans to compete in the WVSSAC Class AAAA State Championship on Friday

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.2 million water filtration initiative to deliver clean drinking water to around 5,000 homes in McDowell and Mingo counties.

Buying a firearm comes with significant responsibilities, but local safety instructors say the real test begins once that weapon enters your home.

Crews at the scene said a vehicle hit the back of a vehicle with a trailer hauling pigs.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Senate seat representing Kanawha County will now be blue and held by a former city mayor and veteran. Democrat Richie Robb, the former mayor of South Charleston, has won his race against Republican incumbent Anne Charnock for a seat in the West Virginia Senate representing District 17. Robb's campaign centered [...]

Clay County is home to an attraction that offers a unique way of taking in peak fall colors that brings in visitors from all over the country and beyond.

Kimberly Keagy previews the latest feature from Andrew Colegrove.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia Democrats are still in the minority, but they are celebrating gains following the 2026 general election. In this episode, House of Delegates Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle (D-Cabell) explains what the gains mean for his caucus. Watch On the Record with Amanda Barren weeknights at 8 p.m. through our free [...]

ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — When casualty notification officers knocked on Vicki Ashley-Matics front door around two o'clock one January morning, she said she already sensed why they were there. "I started getting some real heavy pains, and I don't know how to explain it, but it was a pain a mother feels," said Ashley-Matics, [...]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A new West Virginia specialty license plate celebrating the state's fascination with cryptids is bringing the artwork of the late Jesse Corlis into the spotlight. Corlis, who also designed the state's bumblebee and box turtle specialty plates, passed away suddenly in 2023. "He was very kind. He was very humble," said [...]

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