CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - With an excessive heat watch in effect throughout the region, and temperatures expected to climb through the work week, cooling centers are being set up to help provide communities with some relief. The following shelters will be open this week. As WOWK 13 News learns of more shelters, or if any hours/days are extended, we will update this article. West Virginia Charleston The BREAM Neighborhood Shop at 300 W Washington St. will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily as a cooling center The Roark Sullivan Life Way Center at 1015 Smith St. will be open daily until 4 p.m ..read more

ASHLAND, KY (WOWK) -- An annual event commemorating the emancipation of those enslaved after the Civil War, Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated by communities all over the United States. Ashland, Kentucky is one of those cities, and on Friday night, a crowd gathered at Broadway Square in the downtown area for an evening filled with good music, good food, and fun for people of all ages. One of the organizers Audra Thomas says this is the fourth year they've hosted the event, and since it's grown so much, they have to move to a new location each year. "We went from the park to Darrell's museum, a ..read more

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A major pornography website, Pornhub, will be removing access in Kentucky rather than comply with a new law that is set to go into effect on July 15. On Thursday, Kentuckians attempting to access the website were greeted by a warning letting them know, "You will lose access," with a Kentucky state flag. House Bill 278 was signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear on April 5 after receiving bipartisan support. The bill requires websites with content that may be "harmful to minors" to collect proof that a user is an adult before allowing them to access it ..read more

PIKE COUNTY, KY (WOWK) - Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a work site Thursday morning. According to the Pike County Detention Center, Andrew Eastwood, 48, of Pinson Fork, KY, is part of their work release program. They say he walked away from a work site in the McCarr area between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Thursday morning. The Kentucky State Police Post 9 is currently searching for Eastwood. he is described as a white man with blue eyes and brown hair standing approximately 6'0" and weighing about 150 lbs. Andrew Eastwood (Photo Courtesy: Pike County Detention Center ..read more

PIKE COUNTY, KY (WOWK) - A man is facing charges after a fatal hit-and-run in Pike County, Kentucky. According to Kentucky State Police, the crash happened around 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 along U.S. 460 in the Millard area. Troopers say a man on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The KSP says the driver of the SUV, identified as Clinton Justice, allegedly fled the scene after striking the man on the bicycle. Troopers say the Pike County Coroner's Office pronounced the bicyclist, identifi ..read more

PIKE COUNTY, KY (WOWK) -- A person died in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in the Belcher community of Pike County, according to the Kentucky State Police. They say the crash happened on Ferrells Creek Road just before 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday. A driver of a truck was driving when they crossed the center line, hitting a Ford sedan. The truck then hit an SUV driven by Ella Taylor. Taylor would be pronounced dead on the scene, according to the KSP. The other two drivers were taken to the hospital. This crash is still under investigation ..read more

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - The heat is about to crank up and stay that way for a while. Not only is it important to take care of yourself during a heat wave, it's also crucial to keep your furry friends safe and cool. The crew at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is urging pet owners to limit their animal's time outdoors, especially from around 11 a.m. to about 4 p.m., which is the hottest part of the day. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW "If your pet is experiencing signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, you're ..read more

BOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – Community members across the Tri-State area are rallying around one brave little boy with a rare genetic condition that he’s fought since he was a baby. 10-year-old Gunner Stepp is like any other little boy. He said in an interview on Monday that his favorite things to do are, “draw and play my video games.” Gunner also loves Spider-Man because of his costume and his strength. The Stepps said Gunner is also strong like Spider-Man because of all he’s been through since he was a baby when blood clotting and pain revealed other complications. “After several months of test ..read more

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis on Monday was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Silver Circle. The announcement was made by the Ohio Valley chapter of the NATAS Monday afternoon ..read more

GRAYSON, KY (WOWK) -- A man who is considered armed and dangerous is wanted for an "officer-related shooting" early Monday morning, according to the Grayson Police Department. They say the shooting happened at 4:30 a.m. on Monday. The man wanted has been identified as Christopher Carpenter. He is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on Carpenter, contact the Grayson Police Department at 606-474-6222 to call 911 ..read more