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Top WOWK News

Flash flooding kills 5 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people

West Virginia · West Virginia

Flash flooding kills 5 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people

57% Center coverage: 185 sources

Flash flooding caused by torrential rains killed five people in northern West Virginia and rescue crews were searching for three other people who were missing Sunday as authorities assessed damage to roads, bridges, natural gas lines and other infrastructure. See the Story

All states, territories agree to $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

Purdue Pharma · United States

All states, territories agree to $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

63% Center coverage: 119 sources

The attorneys general of all 50 states, Washington D.C., and four territories have agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the members of the Sackler family who own the company. See the Story

As GOP pushes spending cuts, many say Medicaid and food stamps are underfunded: AP-NORC poll

US Politics · United States

As GOP pushes spending cuts, many say Medicaid and food stamps are underfunded: AP-NORC poll

48% Center coverage: 71 sources

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Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million in income last year for her memoir, ‘Lovely One’

Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million in income last year for her memoir, ‘Lovely One’

Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million in income last year for her memoir, ‘Lovely One’

It May Be ‘Very Difficult’ to Find Fair Jury for Man Accused of Killing 18 People, Lawyer Says

72% Center coverage: 25 sources

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama man accused of killing 18 people in 2023 and 2024, including two mass shootings, will go to trial in April next year…Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham See the Story

Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million in income last year for her memoir, ‘Lovely One’

55% Left coverage: 11 sources

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson received more than $2 million last year for her best-selling memoir, “Lovely One,” according to her annual financial disclosure, released Tuesday.Ketanji Brown Jackson · United States See the Story

Memorial for post 9/11 servicemen and women opens in Buffalo

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

BUFFALO, WV (WOWK) — A 55 tree apple orchard representing West Virginia's counties is the newest living memorial for September 11 servicemen and women who died serving their country. The memorial is located in Buffalo, and Toyota Motors Manufacturing in West Virginia held a ceremony Tuesday afternoon to open it up to the community. "It's a place to come where they can remember, where they can honor those that have served our country," President …Buffalo · Buffalo See the Story

WVSSAC appoints new staff

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On Tuesday, the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) announced some new additions to its staff. A release from the WVSSAC said Dr. Jaclyn Swayne and Chris Wells were named assistant executive directors while Jason Bankston has been appointed as director of compliance. All appointees will officially begin on July 1. “Jaclyn, Chris and Jason bring a variety of skills along with a broad and diverse s…Charleston, West Virginia · Charleston Read Article

Two South Central Regional Jail inmates declared dead during week

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Two inmates at the South Central Regional Jail Correctional Facility were declared dead over the past week. According to a spokesperson for the West Virginia Department of Commerce, Darrell Crowder was found unresponsive, and despite life-saving assistance from staff, he was pronounced dead the evening of June 12 at the age of 33. On June 17, Alana Saul was also found unresponsive and later pronounced deceased at the age …Charleston, West Virginia · Charleston Read Article

Appalachian Power Looking to Raise Rates

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Power bills may be on the rise once again for some West Virginia residents. In November of last year, Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power filed a case with the Public Service Commission to raise rates. The scheduled hearing is tomorrow, and customers face the possibility of a substantial increase to their monthly payments. The power companies seek a raise in rates that could be upwards of 13%. As such, customers could…Tucson · Tucson See the Story

Trial date set for Shannon Overstreet in motions hearing

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - A man accused of killing his 3-month-old daughter appeared in Cabell County Circuit Court Tuesday ahead of his trial, which is scheduled for later this year. Shannon Overstreet appeared by video call, and seemed calm during the motions hearing as the prosecution and defense heard from multiple witnesses in the case. Overstreet is charged with “death of a child by a parent, guardian or custodian or other persons by chil…Huntington, West Virginia · Huntington Read Article

Medicaid and SNAP benefits facing cuts, advocates ask for WV Senators help

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Those who depend on government assistance programs like SNAP and Medicaid are keeping a close eye on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. If the version approved by the United States House of Representatives passes the Senate, it would lead to $700 billion in cuts to Medicaid and 30% cut to SNAP programs. On Tuesday, community health care coalitions, food banks and advocacy organizations gathered at a press conference to ask W…Charleston, West Virginia · Charleston See the Story

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