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Top WOWK News

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

Big Beautiful Bill · United States

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

49% Center coverage: 761 sources

The House on Thursday passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill, delivering him a major political victory and teeing him up to enshrine much of his sweeping domestic agenda into law. The legislation, which Trump has dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” contains trillions of dollars in tax cuts and beefed-up immigration enforcement spending and is offset by significant cuts to Medicaid and other programs. See the Story

Trump signs tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 ceremony

Donald Trump · United States

Trump signs tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 ceremony

54% Center coverage: 474 sources

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

Transgender · United States

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

51% Center coverage: 282 sources

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Mudslide Along West Virginia Highway Strands Thousands for More than 8 Hours

Low coverage from Right Sources

Mudslide Along West Virginia Highway Strands Thousands for More than 8 Hours

Officials Give Updates on Texas Floods

48% Center coverage: 25 sources

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that killed more 80 people in Texas, including more than two dozen campers and counselors from an all-girls Christian camp. With more rain on the way, the risk of more flooding was still high in saturated parts of central Texas. Authorities said the death toll was sure to ri…Donald Trump · Texas See the Story

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Enters Inner Solar System

43% Center coverage: 165 sources

Science · United States See the Story

Zoology Zone fundraising with Coca-Cola cans

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) - One animal rescue in our region is cracking open ice-cold Coca-Colas for a good cause. The Zoology Zone in Putnam County is starting a fundraising and publicity initiative, where people can bring in an unopened Coke with the name of one of their animals or a staff member and receive free admission. "It really means a lot to me to be able to do something meaningful in the community both to help these animals who may not o…Coca-Cola · Hurricane Read Article

Charleston bank robbery suspect waives preliminary hearing

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Previous Coverage: Charleston bank robbery suspect arrested CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A man charged in the robbing of a bank in Charleston back in June waived his preliminary hearing in Kanawha County Magistrate Court Monday. On June 26, Gary Lee Whitten, 60, of Charleston, allegedly went into the United Bank in the 4900 block of MacCorkle Avenue and handed a teller a note indicating it was a robbery and that he had a weapon. According to the c…United States · United States Read Article

Former Fort Gay mayor, treasurer indicted in embezzlement investigation

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Video of Previous Coverage FORT GAY, W.Va. (WOWK) - The former mayor and treasurer/recorder of Fort Gay have been indicted following allegations of embezzlement. According to West Virginia State Auditor Mark Hunt, a grand jury in Wayne County indicted former mayor Joetta R. Hatfield and former treasurer/recorder Sheila K. Bowen on charges of embezzlement, fraudulent schemes, conspiracy, falsifying accounts and computer fraud. They are accused of…United States · United States Read Article

Man injured in St. Albans shooting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Authorities are investigating after a man was shot Sunday night in St. Albans. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened just before 11:30 p.m. in the 800 block of the Right Fork of Jesse Fork Road in St. Albans. Deputies say the incident began as a disturbance between two men and escalated to gunfire. They say the two men involved were 53 and 55 years old. According to the sheriff's o…United States · United States Read Article

Kentucky doctor found dead after vanishing during Alaskan cruise

Coverage: 2 sources

JUNEAU, Ak. (FOX 56) — A University of Kentucky doctor was found dead after she vanished while on an Alaskan cruise, according to safety officials. Marites Buenafe, 62, was last seen around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1. According to Alaska State Troopers, she texted family members to say she planned to hike Gold Ridge to Gastineau Peak. According to an update from the Alaska Department of Public Safety (ADPS) at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, an Alaska …Juneau · Juneau See the Story

Building collapse shuts down Charleston road

Coverage: 4 sources

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — One road is partially shut down after a building collapsed in Charleston Sunday afternoon. According to Metro 911, the northbound lane of Patrick Street from 7th Avenue to Horne's Avenue is shut down at this time due to debris from the collapse. A Charleston Police officer told a 13 News reporter on the scene that the building had been unoccupied for about 10 years. Stick with 13 News for updates.Building Collapse See the Story

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