WOWK-TV (Charleston, WV)

WOWK-TV, also known as channel 13, is a licensed television station located in Huntington, West Virginia, USA. It is owned by West Virginia Media Holdings and is set to be operated by Nexstar Broadcasting Group in the future. WOWK serves as the CBS affiliate for the Huntington-Charleston television market, which includes areas of southeastern Ohio and northeastern Kentucky as well.

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English

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#165373

United States

#36401

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#1014

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Ohio food truck sued over 'L’Eggo My Eggroll' name

6 days ago | wowktv.com | Ava Boldizar

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio food truck is facing a lawsuit from Kellanova, formerly the Kellogg Company (and colloquially called “Kellogg’s,” over claims its name plays off a trademarked slogan owned by the multibillion-dollar company. On June 3, Kellanova filed a lawsuit against the Findlay-based food truck L’Eggo My Eggroll in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
New Survey Reveals Missouri Pet Owners Love Adventuring with Their Pets--but a Majority Are Overlooking Key Preventive Veterinary Care

6 days ago | wowktv.com

VANCOUVER, Wash., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Banfield Pet Hospital, the nation's leading provider of high-quality preventive care, surveyed 5,000 owners across the U.S. to uncover state-by-state pet owner superlatives. According to these new findings, owners in Missouri are among the most likely to have mischievous furry friends, as they ranked No. 5 (26%) for reporting their pets are likely to get themselves into fun trouble outside, such as rolling in mud.
Americans fleeing Israel on evacuation flights to Florida

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Nicole Rogers

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Americans fleeing the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran are heading back to the U.S. thanks, in part, to Florida officials. Early Wednesday, a cruise ship transported roughly 1,500 people from Israel to Cyprus. From there, some boarded a plane bound for Tampa. Carrie Best-Lary, from Broward County, was one of those transported to Cyprus. She had traveled to Israel for a 10-day trip sponsored by the Birthright Israel Foundation, just ahead of her 50th birthday.
Ohio lawmaker wants to create penalties for hospitals that don’t cooperate with ICE

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Ava Boldizar

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recently introduced Ohio bill is seeking to strip hospitals of state grants and Medicaid funding if they refuse to let ICE agents inside their facilities. House Bill 281, introduced by Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) in May, would require any hospital receiving funding through state grants or Medicaid reimbursements to allow ICE agents entry to make an arrest pursuant to a lawful warrant, interview someone or collect evidence.
Elderly woman safe following house fire in Kanawha County

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Zach Gilleland

Editior’s Note: This article has been updated with the latest information. KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – It was a busy morning for first responders on the scene of a structure fire in Kanawha County. According to Kanawha County Metro 911, the fire was reported just before 4 a.m. Friday on Green Acres Drive in Jefferson. Fire crews on scene told 13 News an elderly woman was at the home when the fire broke out but made it out safely.
Elderly woman safe following house fire

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Zach Gilleland

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a house fire in Kanawha County. According to Kanawha County Metro 911, the fire was reported just before 4:00 Friday morning on Green Acres Drive in Jefferson. Fire crews on scene tell 13 News an elderly woman was at the home when the fire broke out but made it out safely. Crews also had to work around propane tanks that were delivered over the winter. No injuries were reported, but the home received extensive damage.
Crews battling Charleston house fire

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Zach Gilleland

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Westerville woman sentenced in $2.8M COVID-19 fraud after claiming ties to pizza shop

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Kevin Accettulla

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Westerville woman was sentenced Tuesday for claiming affiliation with a pizza shop in a $2.8 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, according to federal prosecutors. The United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio reports that Lorie Schaefer, 63, was sentenced to 70 months, nearly six years, in prison. Schaefer pretended to be someone from Dayton-area pizza restaurants in order to get $1.9 million in COVID-19 relief money, federal prosecutors said.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth in West Virginia?

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Sam Kirk

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Juneteenth is federal holiday, but West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office said the state would not recognize it this year. So what’s really going to be closed? All federal workers will be off on June 19 for the holiday, meaning mail service through the USPS will not run and post offices, banks and the stock market will be closed. Any nonessential federal employees will also be off work. For state workers, Gov.
Sweeping property tax reform may save Ohioans $850

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Natalie Fahmy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new property tax reform bill at the Ohio Statehouse has some singing its praises, and others sending out warning signals. House Bill 335, sponsored by Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson), is the latest in a series of bills aimed at reducing Ohioans’ property tax burden. This new proposal folds several ideas into one bill and is estimated to bring Ohioans $3.5 billion in relief.