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Collins sentenced to up to 45 years in prison for stabbing principal

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Mike Browning |Jessica Patterson |Blake DeJarnatt

Related Video Coverage from Collins’ Recent court appearanceLAWRENCE COUNTY, OH (WOWK) — A West Virginia man found guilty of stabbing a Lawrence County, Ohio, elementary school principal was sentenced Thursday morning.
Grandmother charged after Logan County parents accused of allegedly locking away disabled child

3 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Jessica Patterson |Blake DeJarnatt |Christian Meffert

LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A grandmother is now facing charges after her daughter and son-in-law were arrested for allegedly locking their daughter, who has autism, in a room. According to the criminal complaints, Joshua Moore, 35; Tiffany Moore, 32; and Cheryl Woody, 58, are each being charged with child neglect resulting in injury and maltreatment of a disabled child. The complaints said CPS was given an anonymous tip that the parents were locking their child in a bedroom where she wiped feces.
Amber Spradlin murder case officially moved to Pike County

3 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Jessica Patterson |Blake DeJarnatt

FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – The case of three men facing charges in the June 202 death of 38-year-old Amber Spradlin is officially being moved to another county. In March, the defense for Michael “MK” McKinney III filed a motion to have the trial moved out of Floyd County. All parties approved, with the judge recommending Pike County for the location. However, the motion had to be refiled with the court, with both parties given two weeks to respond before they could proceed with the venue change.
Man found guilty in stabbing of South Point Elementary principal

1 month ago | wowktv.com | Jessica Patterson |Blake DeJarnatt

Previous videoLAWRENCE COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – A man accused of stabbing an elementary school principal in Lawrence County has been found guilty by a judge. Lawrence County Judge Andrew Ballard found Joshua Collins, of Huntington, guilty of numerous charges he was facing in the stabbing of South Point Elementary School Bill Christian in October 2024. Collins had waived his right to a jury trial, leaving the verdict to the judge. Sentencing for Collins was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 8.
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey discusses disaster declaration

2 months ago | dcnewsnow.com | Blake DeJarnatt |Isaac Taylor

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke about the recent major disaster declaration and how to get the resources that come with it at a press conference Friday morning. This comes after major flooding in southern West Virginia that killed three people, including a two-year-old boy. President Donald Trump approved the major disaster declaration on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Gov.
Former Putnam County Commissioner sentenced to probation in fraudulent scheme case

Feb 12, 2025 | wowktv.com | Isaac Taylor |Blake DeJarnatt

(WOWK) — Former Putnam County Commissioner Steve Deweese was sentenced to one year of probation in connection to the stealing of $4,000 meant to go to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Deweese, who was Putnam County sheriff from 2012 to 2020, also does not have to pay an additional fine. The requirements of his guilty plea are still in place, which means he still had to pay $4,000 in restitution, resign from the Putnam County Commission, and never run for public office again.
Hurricane residents rescued from high water around homes

Feb 6, 2025 | wowktv.com | Jessica Patterson |Blake DeJarnatt

HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) – Some residents in Hurricane had to be evacuated from their homes due to high water. A total of 13 people and four pets were evacuated from a mobile home community on Harbor Lane. While the water was too high for folks to safely get out of their homes on their own, it didn’t get high enough to get into the homes.
Mingo County Public Service District rate increase request denied

Jan 31, 2025 | wowktv.com | Jessica Patterson |Blake DeJarnatt

MINGO COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Mingo County Commission is estimating a 72% water loss from the Public Service District. On Monday morning, the Commission also denied the PSD’s request for a rate increase. Residents have been complaining about a lack of and sometimes discolored water for some time. “I’m glad they voted and denied it,” said Wendy Barker of Chattearoy.
Water mains burst on opposite ends of Charleston

Jan 22, 2025 | wowktv.com | Zach Gilleland |Blake DeJarnatt

UPDATE: (12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22) – A water main break gave one Charleston neighborhood a rude awakening, and now there’s another one on the other side of town. The first break happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Dudley Street and Mayflower Drive in Charleston. It happened right at the edge of a homeowner’s lawn, and because her yard is sloped, the water just waterfalled down onto Mayflower Road completely covering it.
United Food Operation kicks off 44th annual food drive in Kanawha County

Jan 17, 2025 | wowktv.com | Blake DeJarnatt

INSTITUTE, WV (WOWK) – A tradition to help neighbors in need has returned to Kanawha County. On Friday, United Food Operation announced the start of their 44th annual food drive at their warehouse in Institute. United Food Operation is a volunteer-run organization that helps collect food donations and distribute them to 12 food banks across Kanawha County.