John Lynch, WBOY 12News

John Lynch

WBOY 12News

McMechen, WV, United States

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Falling In Reverse, Ice Nine Kills, coming to West Virginia and Pittsburgh

Falling In Reverse will be joining Ice Nine Kills this summer for the POPULAR MONSTOUR. → Read More

Demi Lovato supports West Virginia MMA coach, fighters who offered to work security for canceled drag show

Star musician Demi Lovato is throwing in her support to local MMA fighters and instructor Johnny Haught after they said they would offer to work security for a drag show that was canceled when the show received threats. → Read More

West Virginia man ordered to build blessing boxes after killing and throwing family dog over a hill

A West Virginia man was in court on Monday for his sentencing after he pled guilty to a felony offense of cruelty to animals. → Read More

Could the pepperoni roll be the official state food of West Virginia?

The resolution says ‘the humble pepperoni roll is ubiquitous around the mountain state and may be found in restaurants, bakeries, convenience stores and family kitchens, eaten cold or hot, this simple food continues to sustain West Virginians from every walk of life, coal miners, artists, businesspeople, and students.’ → Read More

West Virginia bill would allow schools to hire armed veterans to protect schools

A West Virginia House bill would create a safe schools fund that could be used to hire armed veterans for the purposes of protecting West Virginia schools. → Read More

15 kids taken to hospital after West Virginia school bus crash

A school bus crash in West Virginia caused 15 kids to be sent to a hospital. → Read More

West Virginia governor to create bill to ban TikTok, other Chinese apps

During his media briefing Tuesday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he plans to create a bill that will ban all apps owned by Chinese companies—which by law must grant the Chinese government access to data—on state government devices. → Read More

REO Speedwagon coming to West Virginia

REO Speedwagon is back on tour and will be coming to West Virginia. → Read More

Why a West Virginia road will stop receiving mail

A road in West Virginia will stop receiving mail according to a letter sent by a West Virginia Post Master. → Read More

West Virginia judge resigns after allegedly brandishing gun in courtroom

A West Virginia judge sent his resignation to Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday, effective at the close of business, after being accused of brandishing a gun in a courtroom. → Read More

West Virginia man, aka ‘Fuzz,’ had meth near playground

Ronald Shaw of Wheeling, also known as “Fuzz,” 51, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a protected location: Overbrook Playground in Ohio County. → Read More

West Virginia Congressman Alex Mooney says he will run for Manchin’s Senate seat

West Virginia Congressman Alex Mooney announced on Tuesday that he will be running for Senate. → Read More

West Virginia fire department introduces first canine to the force

A West Virginia fire department Wednesday announced a new method of investigating fires by introducing the newest member of its team—Indy—the department’s first accelerant detection canine. → Read More

Dollar General sued over allegedly pricing items higher at the register than on shelves

Dollar General is being sued for allegedly advertising goods for one price on shelves and charging a higher price at the register. → Read More

West Virginia officers issue citations after 10-point buck killed

West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officers said they have issued multiple citations after a 10-point buck was killed. → Read More

West Virginia man accused of killing, throwing neighbor’s dog over hill pleads guilty

Brooke County man Ronald J. Sebeck, 71, of Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia pleaded guilty to a felony offense of cruelty to animals. He is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor's dog, Poppy, and throwing her over a hill. → Read More

West Virginia offering utility assistance this winter

Residents in West Virginia can get assistance for utilities this winter season. → Read More

West Virginia man charged with killing animal, allegedly shot and threw dog over hill

A Brooke County man has officially been charged after he allegedly shot and killed his neighbor’s dog. → Read More

New WVU Medicine cancer center opening in West Virginia

The Ohio Valley will soon benefit from a new, comprehensive, regional cancer center that the WVU Health System and the WV Cancer Institute plan to build on the site of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center in Center Wheeling. → Read More

West Virginia man allegedly shoots neighbor’s dog, tosses over hill, has warrant for arrest

Officials in Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia say Ron Sebeck has a felony animal cruelty warrant out for his arrest after he allegedly shot his neighbor's dog with a high-powered pellet gun and threw it over a hill. → Read More