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UPDATE: 1 north lane reopen after tractor trailer accident on I-77 near the Sharon exit

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The West Virginia Turnpike Authority has confirmed that one north lane has reopened to traffic. The second north lane remains closed. More>>

Truck drives up utility pole in Huntington

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Firefighters were called to an interesting scene Thursday after a truck drove up a utility pole. More>>

Microburst knocks over trees and ruins homes in Putnam County Video included

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The microburst resulted in severe winds which reached 70-80 miles per hour. More>>

Power restored after transformer fire causes major power outages in parts of Roane County

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Part of Roane County was in the dark after a transformer blew just before 3:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. More>>

AEP reports power outages in several WV counties as storms move through region

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As of 4 a.m., more than 10,000 customers are without power in the state after storms swept through the region late Tuesday night.
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Family remembers man killed in Wood Co. tornado Video included

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Almost three years later, the wind still blows through the rubble in Belleville, W.Va. More>>

Viewer photos from the storms as they moved through Tuesday evening

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People from across the WOWK-TV 13News viewing area sent in a number of incredible photographs on Tuesday evening. More>>

Watch live coverage of Oklahoma severe weather and tornados

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Reports have said that 24 people have been killed and at least five schools were hit in the tornado. More>>

Family escapes fire in East Bank

Family escapes fire in East Bank Video included

Three people were inside this burning home but managed to get out safely. Three people were inside this burning home but managed to get out safely.
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Three escape massive fire in a home on Walnut Street in Kanawha County More>>

Head-on crash kills one on Route 10 in Logan County

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West Virginia State Police confirmed that 21-year-old Austin Marcum, a driver, died at the scene. More>>

Two people rescued after boat capsizes on Elk River

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Rescue efforts have pulled a second person from the Elk River near Clendenin.  A 19-year-old man was found around 3:00 p.m. by rescuers and appears to be in good condition.
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One dead, two injured in Pike County crash

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One man is dead and two are injured after an accident Sunday in Pike County, Kentucky.
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Kittens rescued after fire damages home on Bradley Road in Huntington

Kittens rescued after fire damages home on Bradley Road in Huntington Video included

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Kittens were rescued at a fire in the 32-hundred block of Bradley Road in Huntington.
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Fire destroys two structures in Belle and St. Albans

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A series of fires destroyed two structures in the Belle and St. Albans areas. The first happened at 10 pm Friday in the area of Simmons Creek Road in Belle. The second happened in the area of the 400 Block More>>

Car teeters over I-64 highway ramp in Charleston

Car teeters over I-64 highway ramp in Charleston

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Car teeters over railing along I-64 exit ramp. More>>

Neighbors watch as crews battle house fire in Huntington

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A neighborhood watched as firefighters battled a house fire in Huntington Friday morning. More>>

Thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the region

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Some areas of Putnam County received more than 1" of rain in 40 minutes. There were also reports of water ponding on area roadways. A number of vehicle accidents clogged the interstates and roadways. More>>

Some Charleston traffic lights having power problems this morning

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Right now, crews are running generators to temporarily keep the lights on and traffic flowing. More>>

Car collides with motorcycle on Route 52 near Ironton, 2 taken to hospital

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An accident involving a motorcycle and a car sends two people to the hospital. More>>

Mother who lost teenage son in dirt bike accident has message for other parents

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"Every time I see a story about a young boy being killed I'm right there with them.  I'm right there with his family.  I know how their heart is crushed and breaking." More>>

Explosion at Airgas plant in Putnam County injures 2 workers Video included

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A gas explosion occurred at the Airgas plant in the Black Betsy area of Putnam County just before 3:30 p.m. on Monday. More>>

Firefighters battle house fire in Clendenin

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Fire crews were called to the scene of a structure fire along the 900 block of Thorofare Rd. in Clendenin just before 10 PM Saturday. According to dispatchers, the home was fully involved. More>>

Man killed after being struck by train in Huntington

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A Huntington man was struck and killed by a train along West 5th Street near 8th avenue just after 1 a.m. Sunday. More>>

Pedestrian hit in Little Tyler

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One person was injured after being hit by a vehicle along the 4200 block of Washington Street West in Little Tyler around 10:30 PM Saturday.
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Hundreds remember Riverside sophomore who died in dirt bike crash

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In the wake of Patrick's death, friends said they won't forget him, and they said he has reminded them that life can change in an instant. More>>

Fire fighters investigating overnight fire in Roane County, WV

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Fire crews were called to the scene of a fire along the 1400 block of Hollywood Rd in Roane County around 1:20 am Saturday. According to dispatchers, the home was abandoned and was fully involved and More>>

People exposed to carbon monoxide in South Charleston, WV

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High levels of carbon monoxide were reported at a post office on D Street and 4th Avenue at 7:35 am Saturday in South Charleston. According to 911 dispatchers, a few people were checked out for exposure More>>

UPDATE: Route 35 re-opened after semi-truck crash

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Putnam County dispatchers said Friday night that it's unknown when Route 35 near Hurricane Creek Road will reopen. More>>

UPDATE: Roof collapses in Gallipolis, OH during Friday storm

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It happened on Court Street. The roof on a former restaurant, which had been turned into apartments and an office, blew off. More>>

Crash on Route 2 in Cabell County creates more traffic problems for drivers

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It happened just after 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of the Merritt's Creek Connector, according to Cabell County dispatchers. More>>

Fire departments bring 13NEWS reporter Jessie Shafer to the New River: Part 2

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In the second part of her two-part series, Jessie is taking you back to the river, this time, taking a look at how these crews have to work together to make those rescues. More>>

Fire departments bring 13NEWS reporter Jessie Shafer to the New River: Part 1 Video included

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Spring flooding season is in full effect and in an emergency, we rely on a special group of men and women to keep us safe. More>>

Multiple reports of trees and power lines down following storm in Huntington

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Huntington is experiencing a series of trees and power lines down in the roadways after a brief storm just after 2 p.m. More>>

Chapmanville Regional students take part in mock car crash to show results of drinking and driving Video included

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"Hey!  We got one alive but he's unconscious," said a Logan County firefighter Thursday morning. More>>