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West Virginia placed under State of Preparedness ahead of severe weather

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A State of Preparedness was declared in all West Virginia counties on Tuesday due to severe weather forecasts. According to a release from the Office of...

State of Emergency declared in West Virginia after severe weather

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for all West Virginia counties Tuesday night after severe storms rolled through the state. Many W...

Morrisey requests Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia flooding

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After severe storms struck West Virginia on Tuesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey is requesting an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration from the White House...

Blue Envelope Program coming to West Virginia drivers in 2027

ST ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) -- A new West Virginia law will add a supplement to keeping those with different cognitive abilities safe during a traffic stop or emergency. The Blue Envel...

WV Wants to Collect Billions in Taxes From Data Centers Without Virginia’s Hangover

WV VOAD to get $3M grant for disaster recovery, projects

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD) is getting $3 million in grant funding. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announ...

Whitewater season returns to the Mountain State

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - River enthusiasts far and wide will be returning this fall to enjoy West Virginia's waterways. According to a press release, nearly 60 thousand participa...

West Virginia offers funding to improve rural healthcare access

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia is offering funding to help rural residents find transportation and connect with healthcare services. Up to $7.1 million is available throu...

PHOTOS: Flooding strikes across West Virginia

Editor's Note: This story was updated with the latest information. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia is experiencing severe flooding as thunderstorms roll over the state Sun...

Gov. Morrisey releases update on flood response

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - In response to the severe weather and flooding conditions, Governor Patrick Morrisey is working with communities to assess the damage firsthand. Acco...

Court dismisses lawsuit compelling West Virginia to turn over voter data

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A lawsuit seeking the release of West Virginia's confidential voter information was dismissed by the United States District Court for the Southern Distri...

West Virginia lawmakers unsatisfied with lack of data from Flock Safety

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The West Virginia legislature kicked off its August Interim meetings with a highly attended presentation to a joint Government Organization Committee. S...

West Virginia homicide case to move magistrates

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A West Virginia homicide case is moving magistrates. According to the clerk for Putnam County Magistrate Linda Hunt, the case involving Tyrone DeShawn...

West Virginia's flag has its own Pledge of Allegiance: Do you know it?

West Virginia's state flag is one of its strongest visual symbols, but did you know that the state has its very own pledge to it, just like the U.S. flag?

WVU Health System reaches $4.17 million civil settlement over alleged controlled substance violations

Both U.S. Attorneys' Offices in West Virginia have announced that West Virginia University Health System has agreed to pay a $4.17 million civil settlement to resolve allegations t...

Kris Warner releases statement on West Virginia election security

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner released a statement Friday morning on the security of the state's elections. Warner's statement comes afte...

West Virginia invests in simplifying access to rural healthcare

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Some West Virginia health organizations could be eligible for funding to help rural residents with their healthcare needs. According to West Virginia Gov...

West Virginia National Guard helping communities recover from flooding

WESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The West Virginia National Guard and local authorities are continuing the effort to help communities clean up after devastating flooding in North Central Wes...

Morrisey appoints Vest to House of Delegates seat vacated by Pritt

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The vacant seat of now-former delegate Elliott Pritt has been filled. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he appointed William J. "Bill" Ve...

West Virginia gas prices on the rise, AAA says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Average West Virginia gas prices are trending upward, according to data released by AAA. AAA said the average price of regular gas in West Virginia this...

Did you know West Virginia has an official state gun?

West Virginia has plenty of state symbols, be it the black bear as the state animal, the cardinal as the state bird or the rhododendron as the state flower, but did you know that t...

Did you know West Virginia has an official state gun?

West Virginia has plenty of state symbols, be it the black bear as the state animal, the cardinal as the state bird or the rhododendron as the state flower, but did you know that t...

WV Emergency Management releases damage survey to assess flood impact

As rescue and recovery operations continue across north central West Virginia following severe storms and flooding, the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) has rele...

WVSP: Alleged Lincoln County bomb threat believed to be 'swatting' incident

LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Authorities are investigating an alleged bomb threat at a water park in Lincoln County that they say was likely a swatting call. According to a West...