Riley Phillips
WKBN 27 First News
Dayton, OH, United States
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‘Thankful it was a prank’: Parents, school staff react to fake active shooter calls
“There were more than a dozen police cruisers on the scene. Certainly the fire department had no less than a dozen apparatus on the scene. And so it strips a lot of resources unnecessarily when it’s a false call,” Chief Lykins explained. → Read More
1 dead following attempted robbery at Dayton AutoZone
According to Sgt. James Gallagher with the Dayton Police Department, officers responded to a robbery in progress at the AutoZone just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2022. → Read More
Father of missing Ohio National Guard soldier pleads for help
WILLMINGTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Family and friends are searching for clues after a member of the Ohio Army National Guard was reported missing. Lance Nelson has not seen or heard from his 26-year-old daughter, Michaela Nelson, in weeks. “I received my last text from her on October 24th, and her grandmother received the last text […] → Read More
University of Dayton student dies during Astroworld Festival
The University of Dayton confirmed a student passed away while attending the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas. → Read More
INSIDE THE SPORTSZONE: Week 5 of High School Football
(WVNS) — Here is a recap of the highlights from high school football games around the region: Nicholas County 53, Wyoming East 8 Woodrow Wilson 28, Morgantown 27 Oak Hill 47, Ripley 26 Liberty 14, Clay County 2 → Read More
UPDATE: Both murder suspects wanted in McDowell County murder investigation in custody
Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 3:45 p.m UPDATE: HAVACO, WV (WVNS) — The second suspect wanted in a McDowell County murder investigation turned himself in. McDowell County Sheriff James Muncy told 59News Kobe Brown turned himself in to the sheriff’s department on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 9:15 p.m UPDATE: HAVACO, […] → Read More
Bridge Day to go on without BASE jumping
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The Bridge Day Commission held a meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 to discuss the upcoming event. The BASE Jumping Coordinator for Bridge Day made the decision to cancel the tradition this year. This mean BASE Jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge will not happen for the 2021 event. They […] → Read More
Fans honor Coach Thornton during James Monroe game
LINDSIDE, WV (WVNS) — The James Monroe Mavericks took the field Tuesday, September 21, 2021, but they did so with heavy hearts. Popular Monroe County coach and James Monroe alumnus, Ben Thornton, passed away over the weekend from complications with COVID-19. The Mavericks and their fans took time on Tuesday to remember Thornton and other […] → Read More
Historic Wyoming Hotel getting upgrade
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) — An historic hotel is getting a makeover. The Wyoming Hotel in Mullens remained untouched for decades, until now. Peacework, a non-profit in Blacksburg, teamed up with the College of Business at WVU and the College of Architecture at Virginia Tech, to start fixing up the building. Work on the structural integrity […] → Read More
INSIDE THE SPORTSZONE: Week 4 High School Football recap
(WVNS) — Here is a recap of the highlights from high school football games across the region: Independence 50, Shady Spring 17 Liberty 30, Logan 14 Mount View 28, Summers County 14 Herbert Hoover 70, Wyoming East 6 Greenbrier East 56, Buckhannon-Upshur 14 Greenbrier West 58, Webster County 6 James Monroe 50, Meadow Bridge 12 […] → Read More
All Mercer County schools moving to remote learning
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — All schools in Mercer County will move to remote learning following the rise in COVID-19 cases. According to a post by Mercer County Public Schools, remote learning will start Thursday, September 16, 2021 and last through Friday, September 24, 2021. Students will return to in-person learning on Monday, September 27, 2021. […] → Read More
Fire shuts down portion of Rt. 60 in Greenbrier County
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS) — A portion of Rt. 60 is closed in Rainelle following a structure fire. The fire happened at Royal Distributors Inc. in Rainelle. Greenbrier County Dispatchers confirmed the scene is still active. Both lanes of Rt. 60 are closed. Rainelle, Rupert, Quinwood, and Smoot fire departments are on scene, as well as […] → Read More
INSIDE THE SPORTSZONE: Week 3 High School Football recap
(WVNS) — Here’s a recap of Week Three High School football in southern West Virginia: Princeton 55, Oak Hill 30 Meadow Bridge 0, Midland 30 Montcalm 20, Paden City 14 Greenbrier East 16, Robert C. Byrd 31 Pocahontas County 0, Greenbrier West 32 Mount View 18, Tazewell 22 Westside 14, Man 49 Parkersburg South 61, […] → Read More
One person dies during rafting trip on Gauley River
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — One person died during a commercial rafting trip on the Gauley River. The District Supervisor for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve confirmed on person died while rafting on the Gauley River on Friday, September 10, 2021. The person reportedly got stuck under a rock Friday morning. They […] → Read More
Wyoming County BOE votes to mandate masks
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The Wyoming County Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 to discuss mask wearing in schools. The Board voted 4 to 1 to mandate masks in schools full time for all students and staff, regardless of vaccination status. The Board will reexamine the decision during the October […] → Read More
Several Raleigh County schools closed due to COVID-19 concerns
BECKLEY, WV (WNS) — Several schools in Raleigh County are closed because of the number of COVID-19 cases and the number of people in quarantine. Superintendent David Price left a voicemail to parents on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He said Liberty High School, Beckley Stratton Middle Schools, Independence Middle School, Independence High School, and Ridgeview […] → Read More
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department looking for man charged with DUI
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man charged with DUI. According to deputies, Michael Plumley, 45, of Daniels, was arrested following a traffic stop on July 20, 2021. He was charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license. He was supposed to appear in Magistrate Court, but […] → Read More
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency ahead of rain from Ida remnants
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of rain from remnants of Ida. Gov. Justice said the flood threat is increasing as the system approaches the Mountain State. This State of Emergency allows state agencies to coordinate ahead of a possible weather event, […] → Read More
Family Treatment Court opens in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Family Treatment Court is officially open. Family Treatment Court is designed to help people with substance abuse disorder who are also involved in child abuse and neglect cases. The goal is to get children returned to a safer and more stable home environment faster and more effectively […] → Read More
Monroe County schools closed following increase in COVID-19 cases
UNION, WV (WVNS) — All schools in Monroe County will be closed for a week following an increase in COVID-19 cases. According to a post on the Monroe County Schools Facebook page, schools will be closed from Tuesday, August 31, 2021 to Friday, September 3, 2021. All practices and games are canceled as well. Schools […] → Read More