FRAME, WV (WOWK) - Crews are on the scene of a structure fire in Frame, West Virginia. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the fire was first reported around 7 p.m. Thursday regarding a home in the 2000 block of Poca Fork Road. Dispatchers say the home is fully engulfed. No one has been injured in the fire. Dispatchers say there were people inside the home, but they made it out safely. The Frame, Clendenin and Pinch volunteer fire departments are responding. Dispatchers say they have not been told of any road closures ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Critics are calling it a new round in the "War on Coal" after a white house agency released a new plan today. Even some backers of "green energy" say coal can still co-exist with cleaner fossil fuel technologies. Many West Virginia leaders are mad about new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA is trying to set new emission guidelines for things such as carbon dioxide and mercury levels that can be emitted by coal power plants. But critics call the rules too strict and say if the energy companies can't comply, nine coal-fired power plants in West Virgi ..read more

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - Health and wellness were the theme Thursday at West Virginia State University's health expo. The expo began Thursday morning with a variety of free resources such as fitness testing, presentations, mental health screenings and naloxone training. More than 30 community agencies attended, and dozens of wellness tables were set up for the public. "Many of our students have a lot of things that they have to juggle. Some of them work, they're involved in student activities or athletics on campus, all while they're trying to be a college student, so it's a lot to handle s ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Apprenticeship helps people become highly skilled employees, and one program is ready to use that to help others with a desire to learn a trade. On Thursday, the West Virginia Association of Rehab Facilities held a signing ceremony for the creation of it's custodial apprenticeship program in Charleston. The statewide launch provides paid, on-the-job training with the chance at increased wages ..read more

ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) - A local mayor was honored Thursday morning for his support in helping prepare the next generation of military members. The ROTC honored St. Albans Mayor Scott James for his commitment to the Marine Corp JROTC Program at St. Albans High School. Program leaders say Mayor James has made many direct contributions to their efforts. "I'm honored. I'm truly honored," Mayor James said. "I don't think I've ever received a medal before, but I'm tickled to death and honored to receive this award." Mayor James says he believes the program is a great way to develop leadership roles ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Kanawha County has been the county most prone to tornadoes in the region, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. The declaration comes after the NWS in Charleston updated their Natural Hazard Risk Assessment to include the severe storms and tornadoes that tore through the Tri-State on April 2. Kanawha County now has the most tornadoes on record with 16 tornadoes that have occurred between 1875 and April 2024, according to the NWS. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW According to the NW ..read more

Earlier coverage: CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia has given its statement on the efforts of the Mountaineer Gas Company (MGC) during the November gas and water outage in Charleston's West Side. According to the PSC's Final Joint Staff Memorandum, the actions taken by Mountaineer Gas during the outage, which began on November 10, 2023, have been deemed "appropriate and reasonable ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - The former Macy's building at the Charleston Town Center is coming down. Demolition began Thursday to remove the building, at the corner of Lee and Clendenin Streets in Charleston. Crews with Rodney Loftis of Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting started preparing for demolition on Wednesday, taking down the awning over the Lee Street entrance. Demolition began Thursday to remove the building, at the corner of Lee and Clendenin Streets in Charleston. (Photo Credit: WOWK 13 Photographer Elbert Mosley) Demolition began Thursday to remove the building, at the corner of Lee ..read more

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - Construction season is here, which means West Virginia Division of Highways crews are out on the job, and there isn't much they can't do. With busy roadways, distracted drivers and interstate work zones, the job of a flagger can be dangerous. Click here for more 'A Day in the Life' stories! You can watch 13 News Anchor Andie Bernhardt join the crew in the video player above ..read more

LENS CREEK, WV (WOWK) - After a landslide took out part of the roadway, repairs on Lens Creek Road are set to begin Monday, April 29, according to Boone County Delegate Josh Holstein (R). There is no current timeline for when the project will be finished. The landslide happened April 12 just past where Kanawha County transitions into Boone County. It took a large portion of the road down the hill. It forced Lens Creek Road to become a one-lane road, adding extra time to people's commute. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW "Wh ..read more