Jessica Patterson
WBOY 12News
Charleston, WV, United States
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Religious Freedom Restoration Act bill heads to West Virginia governor’s desk
The West Virginia Senate has passed a controversial bill aimed at protecting religious rights in the Mountain State. → Read More
West Virginia Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for severe weather
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties today, Feb. 16, 2023, due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the Mountain State. → Read More
Is the Ohio train derailment chemical spill impacting West Virginia’s water?
Health officials and environmental agencies in West Virginia are monitoring the Ohio River following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on Feb. 3. → Read More
Who will win Super Bowl LVII? West Virginia’s Babydog makes her annual prediction
It’s that time of year again! West Virginia’s First Pet, Babydog, has made her annual prediction for the Super Bowl scores. → Read More
West Virginia House passes bill to ban certain gender-affirming treatment for youth
A bill to ban certain medical procedures and treatments for people under 18, such as gender-affirming treatment, has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates. → Read More
Police seek volunteers for ‘large-scale’ search for missing Wood County, West Virginia, woman
The Parkersburg Police Department is putting together a volunteer group to search for a woman who has been missing for almost two months. → Read More
West Virginia Senate passes tactical medical professionals firearms bill
The West Virginia Senate passed a bill that would allow “tactical medical professionals” to carry firearms for protection. → Read More
West Virginia Governor Justice tests positive for COVID-19
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his office. → Read More
Fayette County, West Virginia, Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of K-9 Waeylin
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the sudden passing of one of its K-9 deputies. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, Waeylin, a 2-year-old bloodhound, died unexpectedly Sunday night, Jan. 15, 2023. Waeylin had served the FCSO since before he turned a year old, Fridley said. Sheriff Fridley […] → Read More
Bill Gates visits West Virginia, considers building nuclear reactors
Business magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates is coming to Kanawha County, West Virginia on Monday to look into a possible new site for his power company’s nuclear reactors. → Read More
West Virginia mom charged with child neglect after 8-year-old found in road
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WOWK) — A West Virginia woman is facing child neglect charges after her 8-year-old was found standing alone in the roadway. According to West Virginia State Police, authorities responded to a call on Greenhills Road in Ravenswood just after noon on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, regarding a child who was found standing in […] → Read More
2 West Virginia restaurants have been featured on Food Network’s ‘Diners, Drive-ins & Dives’
Since 2007, Food Network Star Guy Fieri has highlighted 1,350 diners and restaurants in over 425 cities for his hit series “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives.” → Read More
West Virginia couple charged with child neglect after 5 year-old found in ‘deplorable’ living conditions
A couple has been charged with child neglect after deputies found a child allegedly living in “deplorable” conditions. → Read More
Juvenile charged with sexual abuse, 4 charged with battery at West Virginia high school
An 18-year-old and four juveniles are facing charges in connection to an incident that happened at Ripley High School. → Read More
Ex-West Virginia delegate convicted in Jan. 6 riot considers run for Congress
A former West Virginia delegate who served prison time in connection to his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the United States Capitol Building says he is now looking at a run for Congress. → Read More
Delegate Moore Capito launches West Virginia governor bid, Secretary Warner considers run
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s tenure in the state’s top office reaching term limits, the 2024 West Virginia gubernatorial race is guaranteed to have new contenders vying for the job. This morning, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, West Virginia Delegate Moore Capito (R-Kanawha County) announced on Metro News Talkline with Hoppy […] → Read More
West Virginia man shot by deputies dies; sheriff places self on leave
An Eleanor man who was shot by Putnam Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday has died from his wounds, officials said. → Read More
World War II soldier from Charleston, West Virginia identified, returning home
A World War II soldier will finally be coming home to the Mountain State 78 years after he was reported missing in action. → Read More
West Virginia man allegedly stabbed brother in argument about cats
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released new information about a stabbing that took place in Sissonville Thursday afternoon. → Read More
US Attorney says former West Virginia elementary school counselor should serve 35 years for child sex crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A U.S. Attorney said in a sentencing memorandum that a former Kanawha County elementary school counselor should serve 35 years in prison for his crimes. The memorandum says that Todd Roatsey, a former school counselor at Pinch Elementary School, “spent his entire adult life engaged in the sexual abuse and exploitation […] → Read More