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Charleston firefighters concerned about hazards at fire stations Video included

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Several Charleston firefighters met with the Assistant Chief for Operations Friday, airing gripes about the condition of some of the city's most dilapidated fire stations. More>>

Parent says her child's life was threatened at Logan County school Video included

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Parents call for better protection of their kids at Logan High School. More>>

Putnam residents worry about proposed drug treatment facility Video included

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A group of community leaders would like to build a substance abuse treatment facility in Buffalo.

 
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156th WV National Guard unit returns home Video included

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Members of the 156th Military Police Detachment of the West Virginia Army National Guard unit received a warm welcome at Charleston's Yeager Airport this morning. More>>

State and federal election officials plan to unveil fraud investigation

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U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin and Secretary of State Natalie Tennant are holding a joint press conference Monday at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse. More>>

Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce hands out volunteer awards

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The Star Volunteer Awards are given to businesses or individuals who are making Huntington a better place to do business. More>>

The Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter needs food and cleaning supplies

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If necessary, workers will even come and pick up donations. More>>

WV Auto Show opens with plenty of high tech and test drives Video included

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From Fiat to Ferrari, you can check out hundreds of the hottest cars at the West Virginia International Auto Show. The three day event opened Friday at the Charleston Civic Center. More>>

WV officials investigating Mingo gas spill

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Environmental officials are investigating a liquid natural gas spill that contaminated a creek in Mingo County Thursday evening. More>>

3 burned in Nicholas County house explosion

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Three people were taken to the hospital after a mobile home exploded near Craigsville, according to Nicholas County emergency dispatchers. More>>

Huntington RV & Boat Show starts tonight

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Final preparations are going on for the 2012 Huntington RV & Boat Show. More>>

Threat over for Ohio University campus in Athens

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The Ohio University campus in Athens, Ohio, was declared safe Friday morning after an armed fugitive was spotted in the area Thursday night. More>>

Charleston Police investigating morning shooting Video included

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Charleston police officers responded to reports of a shooting early Friday morning. More>>

WV Auto Show gala benefits Hospice Care

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The stars came out tonight in Charleston, for a charity event to benefit Hospice Care. More>>

Mason County Sheriff David Anthony files for re-election amid legal troubles

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Mason County Sheriff David Anthony has filed to run for re-election just weeks after being indicted on 42 counts wanton endangerment and embezzlement. More>>

Mildred Mitchell Bateman dies at 89

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A trailblazing physician for whom the Huntington State Hospital was renamed, has passed away. More>>

West Virginia officials believe the state remains a contender for a multibillion-dollar chemical plant that could create an estimated 12,000 jobs, following a Thursday meeting with potential investors in Houston. More>>

Tractor-trailer carrying more than 2,000 pigs overturns on I-77 Video included

 An unusual accident on I-77 had responders rounding up hundreds of pigs. More>>

Update: Charleston firefighters fight with city likely headed to court Video included

Charleston firefighters are complaining to the Fireman's Civil Service Commission about how overtime pay is figured. More>>

John McFarland sought in Thornhill Automotive car theft

State Police in Logan County are on the lookout for a man accused of stealing cars from a local car dealership.
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Earl Myers arrested in Charleston on outstanding warrants

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A 31-year-old Charleston man faces a string of charges that caught up with him at a traffic stop on Route 21 at West Washington. More>>

Police in Athens, Ohio, still looking for fugitive Billy Caudill

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According to Ohio University's website, a man who is wanted in connection with a bank robbery has been reported near campus. More>>

Power restored to downtown Charleston after power outage Video included

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Areas include the Charleston Town Center Mall and the Charleston Marriott. More>>

Kanawha County Public Library offers free online tutoring Video included

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Students from elementary school to college can get help. More>>

WV Auto Show showcases more high mileage and high tech vehicles

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Have you heard? 40 is the new 30. That's miles per gallon. Not age. More>>

Kanawha 911 dispatcher Joseph Coen placed on leave after arrest

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A Kanawha County 911 center dispatcher has been placed on paid administrative leave after he was arrested Wednesday. More>>

Hurricane's Amy Johnston charged with stealing car in Nitro

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A woman from Hurricane has been charged with stealing another woman's car.  More>>

Kanawha teen charged with carrying loaded gun

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A Kanawha County teen has been charged with carrying a loaded gun.  More>>

Project Homeless Connect takes place in Huntington

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The annual Project Homeless Connect event helps the homeless in Huntington. More>>

Jesse Blevins found guilty of voluntary manslaughter; concealing body

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Jesse Blevins was found guilty Thursday morning of voluntary manslaughter and concealment of a deceased human body. More>>

WV Governor Tomblin signs cracker tax bill Video included

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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill Wednesday morning that will give a tax break to ethane cracker plants that locate in West Virginia. More>>

WVU, Community and Technical Colleges ink agreement for adult bachelor's degrees

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Officials from West Virginia University and the Community and Technical College System signed an agreement Thursday morning aimed at making it easier for adults to earn bachelor's degrees. More>>

Homeland security exercise taking place in Huntington Video included

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Huntington is the site of a Homeland Security Exercises and Evaluation Program. More>>

Residents in the Prenter area of Boone County were angered by a Jan. 24 West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection study concluding that their water supplies are not widely affected by coal mining. More>>

Maloney renews challenge to Tomblin for gov's seat

Bill Maloney is back in the hunt for the West Virginia governor's seat. More>>

Flood watch issued for WV, OH, KY counties

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The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for most of the WOWK-TV viewing area. More>>

Boone County paramedic Sarah Nodurft dies

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A Boone County paramedic died while on a medical call Wednesday. Sarah Nodurft collapsed at about 1 p.m. and later died. The cause of her death has not yet been determined. Nodurft became a paramedic More>>

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