Jessica Patterson

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby is stepping down from her position. According to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, Ruby will leave…

Nonprofit leaders in the region had the chance Thursday to discuss where their communities stand when it comes to issues such as poverty, housing, education and food insecurity.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WOWK) – “One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, wh…

The attorney representing a woman accused of endangering 16 children at a Vinton County home has filed a motion requesting a nondissemination order for their client.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – A man accused in the death of another man whose body was found inside a burning car has been brought back to West Virginia. According to the Kanawha County Sher…

by: Maddy Sperling Jessica Patterson Posted: Jul 22, 2026 / 02:53 PM EDT Updated: Jul 22, 2026 / 03:34 PM EDT

David Elliott Pritt allegedly sent her an inappropriate photo and began requesting inappropriate photos of her.

by: Mitchell Hoy Jessica Patterson Posted: Jul 23, 2026 / 08:47 PM EDT Updated: Jul 23, 2026 / 08:47 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A West Virginia Delegate and now-former teacher accused of enticing a minor has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and to detention hearings. U.S. Attorney M…

Video of previous Nexstar/WCMH coverage (WOWK) — A third defendant accused of endangering 16 children in Vinton County has now filed a motion requesting a competency evaluation.