Amber Baker

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by: Amber Baker Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 02:09 PM EDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 02:11 PM EDT CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration and an Emergency Declaration from President Donald Trump for Ohio and Marion counties following severe flooding this week.

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WHEELING, W.Va. — In the wake of this week’s devastating flooding across Elm Grove, Triadelphia, and surrounding areas, Expand Energy has stepped up in a major way—donating $150,000 to the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley to support immediate relief and recovery efforts. According to the company, the donation will go directly toward helping local families recover and rebuild from the disaster. But Expand Energy’s support doesn’t end with financial aid.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bill that would outlaw citation quotas for police departments across Ohio is now awaiting Governor Mike DeWine’s signature. Senate Bill 114 passed both chambers of the Ohio Statehouse with no opposition and aims to prohibit law enforcement agencies from setting ticket quotas. The bill also calls for an anonymous reporting system, giving officers a way to report departments that continue to use quotas for citations, promotions, or performance evaluations.

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WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — More than 500 residents in South Wheeling and Benwood are without power Wednesday evening following what appears to be an electrical line fire near the corner of 43rd and Jacob Street. The fire, reported by witnesses on scene, is believed to have originated from a damaged power line, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed by officials. According to the AEP outage map, approximately 541 customers are currently without electricity.

1 week ago | wtrf.com | Amber Baker

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — In the aftermath of the recent devastating floods, displaced residents in Ohio County who are without housing—or expect to be—are being asked to take a vital step to ensure they receive the help they need. Local officials are encouraging anyone in need of temporary or permanent housing to scan the QR code provided and download the “Counting Us” app.