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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) says he is getting closer to calling a special session of the legislature that is aimed at cutting more taxes. But some critics want other issues addressed. Over the past two years, the legislature and governor have cut the personal income tax in West Virginia by 25%. Now, Gov. Justice wants another 5% cut to help attract out-of-state workers to move here.
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Special session of West Virginia Legislature looking more likely
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Floods · CharlestonEASTERN KENTUCKY (WOWK) - It has been two years since torrential flooding swept through Eastern Kentucky, killing more than 40 people across multiple counties. The heavy rainfall began on July 25, 2022, and continued through July 30, 2022. According to the National Weather Service, a total of 24 flash flood warnings were issued between July 26 and July 30 across parts of the Bluegrass State during the floods. The NWS says 13 of those warnings we…See the Story
Remembering the Tragedy in the Mountains: Two years later
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonEDITOR’S NOTE: Some details of this story may be disturbing for some readers. CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - A man facing numerous charges for allegedly assaulting a woman in her home and then allegedly running from and fighting officers in November has been indicted by a grand jury. Documents from Cabell County Circuit Court say Richard Allen Hayden was indicted on charges of "kidnapping," "strangulation," "malicious assault," two counts of "obstru…See the Story
Man indicted for alleged kidnapping, fighting officers in Cabell County
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCharleston, W.Va. – The state of West Virginia has teamed up again this year with the county clerks, the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC), and other states in a national poll-worker recruitment effort heading into the 2024 General Election.See the Story
Warner, county clerks to celebrate Aug. 1 as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonEAST BANK, WV (WOWK) -- Kanawha County Schools officials met with East Bank Middle School's coach to see if a compromise can be made after it was announced the school's home football games cannot be played on their field, according to a spokesperson for the district. Kanawha County Schools said the stadium at Calvert Field cannot be used for home football games but can be used for practice. The three home games will be hosted at Riverside High S…See the Story
Kanawha County Schools looking at possible compromises after middle school football field closed
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) -- A fire at an apartment complex was quickly put out Thursday night. It happened the same night the responding volunteer fire department, Tyler Mountain, saw its board of directors and chief resign. The fire broke out around 10:30 pm along Russet Drive. The cause is not clear but it was contained to one apartment, Kanawha County Fire Coordinator CW Sigman said at the scene. The woman inside made it out safely.See the Story
Apartment fire quickly extinguished
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Drought · Charleston(WOWK) -- The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor is out (Thursday, July 25), showing that the entire WOWK-TV viewing area is under abnormally dry or moderate or severe drought conditions. U.S. Drought Monitor as of 7/25/2024 The previous week did see significant rainfall especially in the southern coalfield counties of Kentucky and West Virginia. 7 day rainfall total as of 9:30 p.m. July 25, 2024 The weather is expected to be dry once again until ea…See the Story
Despite rain, drought persists in WV, KY & OH
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Cross Lanes · Cross LanesThe chief, and all but one member of the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department board of directors, located in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, resigned on July 25, 2024. The former chief and board members cited "public attacks" and "invasion of privacy" as reasons for resignation. The TMVFD will still operate and reinstate 11 firefighters who had previously resigned.See the Story
Tyler Mountain VFD leadership in turmoil as board members and chief resign
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