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Judge Bloom: WV BOE Must Approve Nicholas Co. School Consolidation, Pay $130-mil or Appeal

Judge Duke Bloom ruled to deny the West Virginia Board of Education’s request to stay his ruling while appealing the case to the state Supreme Court. Instead Judge Bloom said the state board must approve the Nicholas County consolidation plan by the end of their meeting Friday. Otherwise, the WVBOE can pay a bond of $130-million

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Mom says she was asked to leave restaurant over pregnant belly

Chipotle announces nationwide release date for Queso dip

After several months of testing, Chipotle has announced a nationwide release date for its fresh queso dip.

Justice Appoints Mark Drennan To Pack Senate Seat

West Virginia State Police Holding DUI Checkpoint in Ripley, WV

The West Virginia State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Jackson, County, West Virginia next week.

Chick-Fil-A suggesting free breakfast in September

Listen up, Chick-Fil-A fans: The chain is providing away free breakfast in the month of September.

West Virginia National Guard to monitor election systems

Next Miss America Could Be Pilot, Governor, Alpaca Farmer

Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge say they are expecting their third child

Police In Huntington Search For Suspect After Overnight Shooting

Huntington Police are investigating a shooting on Williams Ave. The shooting happened just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday. Huntington Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli informs us that two people were shot. One patient with possible life-threatening injuries. No other information is available at this time. We will update with the latest information as it becomes available.

Bridge Valley Faces Eviction Over A 1.8 Million Dollar Rent Dispute

Steve Cooper to be sworn in as Charleston police chief

Mattis: North Korea Threat Would Bring Massive Military Response

WVU Battles Virginia Tech In Their Season Opener

Authorities Put Up Drug Dealer’s Sneaker Collection For Sale

Campus Police At Marshall Are Investigating Another Alleged Sexual Brunt.

Oregon Boy, 11, Calls nine hundred eleven To Report Mom Driving Inebriated

PORTLAND, OR (KOIN) – An 11-year-old boy called police on his mother for driving buzzed. Jeff Talbot with the Washington County Sheriff`s Office says 30-year-old Nicole Norris of Garden Home was driving with her son in the backseat when he called nine hundred eleven near SW Oleson Road at Garden Home Road. The boy reported his mom was driving erratically. Two other callers had also reported the car driving erratically.

PORTLAND, OR (KOIN) – An 11-year-old boy called police on his mother for driving toasted. Jeff Talbot with the Washington County Sheriff`s Office says 30-year-old Nicole Norris of Garden Home was driving with her son in the backseat when he called nine hundred eleven near SW Oleson Road at Garden Home Road. The boy reported his mom was driving erratically. Two other callers had also reported the car driving erratically.

Fresh Mexico Village To Hold Bigfoot Festival

2nd Utah Police Officer On Leave After Nurse Arrest

The Latest: Trump Congratulates Texas Governor

Joey Chestnut To Defend Wing Eating Title

Back From Watery Grave: Car Stolen In one thousand nine hundred seventy nine In France

Animal Abusers Registering Like Hook-up Offenders In Tennessee

Ginseng harvest season arrives in West Virginia

Ginseng harvest season has arrived in West Virginia.

Local Woman Runs Race for Brother Who Lost Battle with Addiction

Swim advisory for Myrtle Beach after because of bacteria

$99 for a case of water: Texas officials report price gouging post-Harvey

Mother fights for fresh legislation after daycare loses her 2-year-old

Bass Pro Shops donates more than eighty boats to Hurricane ease efforts

McDonald’s Quits Serving McPizza in Pomeroy, Ohio and Spencer, West Virginia

After fifteen years, the last McPizza has been served at the McDonald’s in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Netflix Releasing Documentary about Opioid Epidemic in Huntington

Netflix is releasing a documentary about the opioid epidemic in Huntington, West Virginia next month.

Repeating Radio Signals from Distant Galaxy Detected in West Virginia

Numerous bursts of radio emission were detected at the Green Bank Telescope during observations of a dwarf galaxy three billion light years away.

How you can help Harvey survivors

Thousands of those in Hurricane Harvey’s wake are dealing with the instantaneous destruction, but recovery efforts could take months. FEMA is already estimating 450,000 people will apply for disaster assistance. Across the country, many spared from harm may want to help.

Officers receive training to better react to crises

The training will cover a range of mental illnesses.

Mall proprietor sues West Virginia’s Department of Transportation

Mall possessor sues West Virginia’s Department of Transportation

The fresh bridge opened last month for the very first time since the flood.

Kentucky State Fair attendance exceeds 600,000

They say the fair also had record-breaking traffic on social media.

Best Buy ‘deeply sorry’ for charging $43 for bottled water in Houston

Target to begin selling $Five line of wine

It`s a youthful wine paramours fantasy! Just in time for Labor Day, Target will be selling a fresh line of wine.

It`s a youthful wine paramours wish! Just in time for Labor Day, Target will be selling a fresh line of wine.

Who’s sorry now? Not Kathy Griffin over Trump photo, movie

Kathy Griffin retracted her apology for a gory pic of a fake Donald Trump head, telling anger against her was overblown and should be directed at Trump and his administration.

Kathy Griffin retracted her apology for a gory picture of a fake Donald Trump head, telling anger against her was overblown and should be directed at Trump and his administration.

WV police: Woman branded with fork, horseshoe

The woman sought treatment at a hospital.

WV gets three federal environmental grants

The funds will help clean up communities and revive sites.

Bald eagle population proceeds to rise, spread in KY

Bald eagle population resumes to rise, spread in KY

While numbers proceed to be strong, bald eagle nests also are enlargening in central and eastern Kentucky.

While numbers proceed to be strong, bald eagle nests also are enhancing in central and eastern Kentucky.

Lawyers urge Harvey victims to file insurance claims before Friday

Dog who carried his own food during Hurricane Harvey reunited with family

A resourceful dog in has won the hearts of folks worldwide after making sure he had what he needed during Hurricane Harvey.

Seniors in Viral Photo Safe, Dry After Harvey Flooding

Reminisce the senior citizens who waited to be rescued in midbody deep water as their nursing home flooded? A fresh picture shows the ladies rescued, safe and dry.

Reminisce the senior citizens who waited to be rescued in mid-body deep water as their nursing home flooded? A fresh picture shows the ladies rescued, safe and dry.

Bracing for Harvey’s come back

Bracing for Harvey’s comeback

Unconfirmed reports of others missing or presumed dead are growing.

State regulators fine company in WV miner’s death

Public documents demonstrate its operator has been cited and fined by state regulators.

Public documents showcase its operator has been cited and fined by state regulators.

WV explains fresh hunting regulations in summary

According to the division, every year more than 350,000 hunters go into West Virginia’s forest.

WV man gets jail for providing inmate marijuana

U.S. District Judge Irene Keeley imposed the sentence.

Anheuser-Busch will provide water to victims of Hurricane Harvey

South Korea says North fires projectile over Japan

WV AG Reminds Consumers to Give Wisely to Hurricane Harvey Ease

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution as they open their wallets to help those devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

West Virginia Company to Add Hundreds of Jobs

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – At a press conference Monday afternoon, N3, a tech-enabled marketing sales rock hard at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston announced the addition of several hundred fresh jobs coming to the Park. According to our reporter, Alyssa Meisner, who is at the press conference, the N3 Office at the Park is expected to span 28,000 square feet of space at the Park over the next few years. “This is a movement that will illustrate to.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – At a press conference Monday afternoon, N3, a tech-enabled marketing sales hard at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston announced the addition of several hundred fresh jobs coming to the Park. According to our reporter, Alyssa Meisner, who is at the press conference, the N3 Office at the Park is expected to span 28,000 square feet of space at the Park over the next few years. “This is a movement that will illustrate to.

thirteen West Virginia counties owe $Five.5M in late jail bills

West Virginia officials say thirteen counties are more than ninety days past due on their payments to house inmates at the state’s regional jails, with late bills totaling around $Five.Five million.

Kanawha County Schools in need of bus drivers

The district is looking to hire inbetween 20-40 utter time school bus drivers and about twenty substitute drivers.

The district is looking to hire inbetween 20-40 total time school bus drivers and about twenty substitute drivers.

ALDI to suggest more than two hundred jobs during hiring spree

ALDI is looking to pack more over two hundred positions across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia at its hiring event on August 28th, 2017.

Services Tuesday for former Fayette Sheriff Steve Kessler

Kessler served thirty six years with the sheriff’s office.

Houston braces for even more flooding

Average rainfall totals will end up around forty inches.

WV rafting company to hold free excursion on Elk Sea

WV rafting company to hold free journey on Elk Sea

The journey calls attention to the importance of protecting West Virginia’s rivers.

The tour calls attention to the importance of protecting West Virginia’s rivers.

Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to lead Uber

The company presently is being run by a 14-person group of managers.

West Virginia Crimson Cross volunteer goes to Texas to lend a arm

West Virginia Crimson Cross volunteer goes to Texas to lend a mitt

Report highlights growing health disparities in Appalachia

By ADAM Plank Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The twenty five million people who live among the Appalachian mountains have struggled to keep up with health gains of the rest of the nation, falling behind in most major public health indicators, according to a explore released Thursday . The report shows the 13-state region lags the rest of the country in thirty three out of forty one population health indicators, including seven of the leading ten causes of death in the United States. Deaths by poisoning, .

By ADAM Slat Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The twenty five million people who live among the Appalachian mountains have struggled to keep up with health gains of the rest of the nation, falling behind in most major public health indicators, according to a probe released Thursday . The report shows the 13-state region lags the rest of the country in thirty three out of forty one population health indicators, including seven of the leading ten causes of death in the United States. Deaths by poisoning, .

Police warned after MS-13 gang initiations in Virginia

Northeast blueberry crop falls with disease, lack of pollination

Hospital cited in death of boy placed under heating blanket

National Park Senior Passes Hop seven hundred Percent After This Weekend

Hurricane, WV rocks out to give back to local foster organization

HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) – The Fund the Youth music festival is a two day music fest that benefits Foster Escapade. The concert was put together by a fifteen-year-old. “I wished an excuse to host a festival and I’m friends with Michael Jones and his foster kids and dreamed to help out any way I can,” said Ben Hobba. Foster Escapade is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of teenagers in foster care in West Virginia. “Foster care in West Virginia i.

HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) – The Fund the Youth music festival is a two day music fest that benefits Foster Escapade. The concert was put together by a fifteen-year-old. “I desired an excuse to host a festival and I’m friends with Michael Jones and his foster kids and dreamed to help out any way I can,” said Ben Hobba. Foster Venture is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of teenagers in foster care in West Virginia. “Foster care in West Virginia i.

Bacteria, Algae Close six Northeast Beaches

Mayweather predominates McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0

Officials: Mom of baby found dead in car was running late

Police: Psychic Scammed Elderly Man to Liquidate ‘Evil Spirits’

US senators call on FDA to ban sale of menthol cigarettes

Movie shows Denver high school cheerleaders being held down, coerced into splits

Movie shows Denver high school cheerleaders being held down, compelled into splits

Warning: The movie may contain sensitive material to some viewers. Discretion is advised.

Pres. Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona

WV AG, twenty one States Fight to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights

The Latest: Hurricane Harvey Strengthens to Category four

President Donald Trump was «briefed and will proceed to be updated as the storm progresses.»

Gas prices expected to rise as Harvey shuts down oil equipments

As people line up at the pumps in prep for Hurricane Harvey in Texas, drivers there and elsewhere could soon see higher gas prices.

Historians warn against rushing to take down statues

It`s not just about Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The national soul-searching over whether to take down monuments to the Confederacy`s demigods has extended to other historical figures accused of wrongdoing, including Christopher Columbus (fierceness toward Native Americans), the man for whom Boston`s Faneuil Hall is named (marionette trader) and former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo (bigotry).

It`s not just about Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The national soul-searching over whether to take down monuments to the Confederacy`s demigods has extended to other historical figures accused of wrongdoing, including Christopher Columbus (violence toward Native Americans), the man for whom Boston`s Faneuil Hall is named (sub trader) and former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo (bigotry).

UPDATE: Missing Raleigh County man found

Raleigh County Sheriff’s Deputies have issued a Silver Alert for a missing man who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Richard Glen Jarrell, 71, was last seen Thursday, Aug. Twenty four at around four p.m. at his home in the two thousand three hundred block of Coal Sea Road in Glen Daniel. He was last seen wearing jeans, a dark blue t-shirt and a baseball cap. Search efforts are underway with a tracking K-9 and search helicopter. Jarrell is a six-foot white man, weighing one hundred seventy pounds with blue eyes and.

VFW post takes stand against Cleveland Browns anthem protest

A VFW post in Ohio is taking a stand against the Browns after several players determined to kneel during the national anthem before Monday`s preseason game.

White supremacist says KKK group recruiting around Ohio

A member of an Ohio-based white supremacist group affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan says his organization is recruiting members in Ohio and plans to hold a rally next month.

Ghostly picture seen outside Fresh Mexico home

Ghostly pic seen outside Fresh Mexico home

They claim the home stayed vacant before it was ripped down to build the fresh duplexes.

Cincinnati Zoo’s baby hippo to starlet in Facebook movie series

Fiona was born Jan. Twenty four weighing about twenty nine pounds.

WV airport awaits $8M federal grant to fix runway

Airport officials have met in Washington, D.C. with FAA personnel and state congressmen to lobby for releasing funds.

Ginseng harvesting prohibited in Daniel Boone Forest

Kentucky’s ginseng season is Sept. One through Dec. 1.

Oversight shift for WV emergency system

Legislation passed this year transferred system oversight from the Department of Health and Human Resources.

“Cheers” actor Jay Thomas dies

Thomas’ survivors include his wifey, Sally, and sons J.T. Harding and Jacob and Samuel Thomas.

Hospital worker claims $758.7M Powerball prize, quits job

More than two hundred fated Puerto Rico dogs saved by airlift to US

Duo Gives Fresh Jersey Waitress $1,200 Peak on $20 Food Bill

Mom Shares Shocking Story of Heroin Addiction

A local woman has caught international headlines after sharing her story of addiction. Melissa Matos posted graphic pictures of her lowest point as a heroin junkie and the post went viral.

Many junkies seeking opioid recovery find relapse and fraud

Fraudulent operators are exploiting a web of state and federal laws that make oversight difficult.

Within twenty four hours, a pair of frantically different Trump speeches

Within twenty four hours, a pair of insanely different Trump speeches

«I didn`t want to bore you. You understand where I`m coming from. You people understand. “

Largest jackpot won by single ticket

Six other tickets won $Two million apiece.

WV duo to forfeit $1.6M in synthetic drug case

Sentencing is scheduled for November.

Rail malfunctions, trapping eight people on rail at Tennessee county fair

A Fresh College Is Coming To The City of Montgomery

How Much You Actually Win with the $700 Million Powerball Jackpot

The Powerball drawing Wednesday is worth $700 million, the second-largest windfall in the program’s history. Depending on the state where the winning ticket is sold, the chosen one(s) will receive far less than the total advertised. According to Time, a single winner will receive the $700 million check only if they choose an annuity, which is paid out over twenty nine years. Selecting the lump sum option, which most winners do, will gross $443 million. Time says fed.

Beckley Area Physician Sentenced To twenty Years In Federal Prison

BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia doctor accused of illegally distributing painkillers to three patients who later died has been sentenced to twenty years in federal prison. Dr. Michael Kostenko, who faced twenty two charges, admitted at the 2nd day of his trial in April to one count of distribution of oxycodone that wasn’t for a legitimate medical purpose. He was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Beckley.

Touching photo captures woman helping elderly father see eclipse

For many, the total solar eclipse evoked emotion we never expected–unspoiled astonishment, joy, and wonder. For others, it evoked a deep sense of gratefulness. This was the case for Hedy Morrison.

For many, the total solar eclipse evoked emotion we never expected–unspoiled wonderment, joy, and wonder. For others, it evoked a deep sense of gratefulness. This was the case for Hedy Morrison.

Very first responders in Kentucky to receive doses of Narcan

Gov. Matt Bevin says very first responders in parts of Kentucky are receiving doses of Narcan to help fight drug overdoses.

ESPN pulls announcer named Robert Lee from University of Virginia football game

ESPN has pulled announcer Robert Lee from an upcoming University of Virginia football game over concerns of people possibly being offended by his name.

A year after floods, grocery reopening at West Virginia mall

The Kroger store at Crossings Mall in Elkview is reopening.

Trump blames media for condemnation of comments on Virginia

Trump began his Arizona visit with a brief journey to the southern edge of the country.

Woman claims she won $500K lottery; lottery says otherwise

The lottery says investigators reconstructed the ticket.

Mountain Mission Pack the Pantry 5K Run/Walk Happening on July 4th

John Roberts, Executive Director of the Mountain Mission, talks about the Pack The Pantry 5K Walk/Run.

The race is July 4th, two thousand seventeen at eight AM, at the Kanawha State Forest.

Registration is free, but they’re asking for a financial or canned food donation.

Folks can register on race day or online.

John Roberts, Executive Director of the Mountain Mission, talks about the Pack The Pantry 5K Walk/Run.

The race is July 4th, two thousand seventeen at eight AM, at the Kanawha State Forest.

Registration is free, but they’re asking for a financial or canned food donation.

Folks can register on race day or online.

Court weighs case of adult charged with alleged rape as teenage

The issue before the court Thursday involves the long-unsolved rape of a 14-year-old female.

The issue before the court Thursday involves the long-unsolved rape of a 14-year-old damsel.

The Latest: Bevin says tax plan will not be neutral

Updates with details from Bevin’s speech.

How to prepare that holiday turkey securely

The traditional turkey centerpiece on Thanksgiving tables may come out looking scrumptious, but cooks in the kitchen need to be worried about preparing the bird securely to prevent the spread of foodborne illness.

Special Report: Dark Web used for child porn, credit card theft in West Virginia

In the hidden world known as the “Dark Web,” illegal activity runs rampant, according to WVSP Digital Forensic Analayst Robert Boggs.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Kick Off Visit in Charleston, WV

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood kicked off their four display weekend in Charleston, WV on October 21st. The display on Friday began at 7:30. The duo will also have two shows on October 22nd and one showcase on October 23rd. The weekend event is expected to bring more than 50,000 people to the capital city. Garth Brooks says that Charleston, WV is one of the funnest cities to play. “They come here to have joy and that’s our kind of people. We are expecting this weekend to .

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood kicked off their four demonstrate weekend in Charleston, WV on October 21st. The demonstrate on Friday began at 7:30. The duo will also have two shows on October 22nd and one showcase on October 23rd. The weekend event is expected to bring more than 50,000 people to the capital city. Garth Brooks says that Charleston, WV is one of the funnest cities to play. “They come here to have joy and that’s our kind of people. We are expecting this weekend to .

Kenova Pumpkin House Preps for Halloween

Every year for the past twenty five years, Ric Griffith’s Kenova, WV home gets converted into the Pumpkin House.

List of events at the Rod Run & Doo Wop

Here’s a list of all the events you can attend.

National Puppy Day

Created to feast the magic and unconditional love puppies bring to our lives.

Walmart to Give Workers Pay Raise on Saturday

The raise will be one of the largest single-day, private-sector pay increases ever.

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No. Six Mountaineers Blank Wright State

The No. 6-ranked West Virginia University women`s soccer team put on a defensive clinic this evening, denying Wright State a shot and a corner kick en route to a 2-0 victory at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

Witness: No. Six WVU Prepares for No. Four Penn St.

See: No. Six WVU Prepares for No. Four Penn St.

Hear what head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown and senior defender Amandine Pierre-Louis had to say ahead of No. Six WVU’s match up with No. Four Penn State on Saturday.

Hear what head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown and senior defender Amandine Pierre-Louis had to say ahead of No. Six WVU’s match up with No. Four Penn State on Saturday

Witness: No. One Mountaineers Earn Very first Home Win

See: No. One Mountaineers Earn Very first Home Win

Hear from Nikki Izzo-Brown and Carla Portillo after WVU’s 3-0 win against Duquesne this evening at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

No. One Mountaineers Fall in Extra Time

No. Ten Virginia upsets WVU Thursday night in front of more than Two,400 fans at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.