Amanda Barber
WKBN 27 First News
Charleston, WV, United States
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Human remains found in open field in Ohio
A person walking near Mt. Carmel Road saw the remains and called Gallia County 911, Sheriff Champlin states. → Read More
No tremors felt during small earthquake detected in Kentucky-Ohio border region
The earthquake ruptured at about 10.5 miles deep and traveled a minimum distance of 20.3 miles, the USGS says. → Read More
No damages after small earthquake near border of West Virginia, Ohio
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) said no damages were reported after a small earthquake happened near the Ohio/West Virginia border. → Read More
Which West Virginia counties have the most Bigfoot sightings?
Many West Virginians believe the woods and mountains are home to cryptids such as Mothman or the Flatwoods Monster. So, it is no surprise that Mountain State residents have reported possible Bigfoo… → Read More
West Virginia shelter reunites cat, owner injured in December house fire
After a December house fire that left a cat and its owner in severe condition, the two were reunited. → Read More
Vacuum battery pack explodes, starts house fire in Ohio
Emergency officials say a southern Ohio home fire started after a vacuum battery pack exploded. → Read More
Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky nonprofits can soon apply for grants of up to $50K
Soon, health-focused nonprofits in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky can apply for grants ranging between $3,500 to $50,000. → Read More
Man arrested in relation to death of Ohio toddler who was almost 2 years old
Authorities say a man was arrested in connection to a toddler’s death in Vinton County, Ohio. → Read More
Sheriff’s Office in Ohio releases photos of truck driven by ‘armed and dangerous’ man
The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office says it is still looking for an “armed and dangerous” man accused of robbing someone at gunpoint. → Read More
Family of missing West Virginia woman increases reward to find her
A family member of a missing Vienna, West Virginia, woman tells 13 News the reward to find her was upped to $65,000 total. → Read More
AEP Ohio proposal includes upgrades, discounts and accessible internet
On Friday, AEP Ohio filed an Electric Security Plan (ESP) application with the Public Utilities Commission to make service reliable and offer customers programs that help reduce energy use and save money. → Read More
Fire dept. taking donations after Ohio family’s home, presents were destroyed on Christmas
The Pomeroy Fire Department is asking for donations for the Ohio family of six who lost their home and belongings to a fire on Christmas. → Read More
Family argument results in fatal West Virginia shooting on Christmas
UPDATE (4:47 p.m. on Dec. 25): No arrests were made after a family argument turned deadly in Cabin Creek on Sunday. Lt. Ana Pile with the KCSO says deputies responded to a shooting at 1250 Decota Road in Kanawha County. A man called 911 around 8 a.m. and said he shot his brother, Lt. Pile […] → Read More
One dead after shooting in Lawrence County, Ohio
Lawrence County Sheriff says after arriving to the scene, deputies and emergency service workers found a woman laying face up in the parking lot of the apartment complex. → Read More
Ohio man arrested after he 'lost his foot race' with Gallia County deputies
The driver was allegedly Logan C. Wamsley, 31, of Bidwell, Ohio. Champlin says the on-duty deputy knew Wamsley had a suspended driver’s license. → Read More
Deputies find 2 indoor marijuana grows after building fire in Ohio
The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found two indoor marijuana growing operations inside a building that caught fire. → Read More
4 departments battle fire that destroyed home in Bedford Township, Ohio
Pomeroy Fire Department (PFD) says there was a structure fire on Cook Road in Bedford Township, Ohio, on Friday evening. → Read More
1 man dead after domestic shooting near Dayton
Around 2:51 p.m., Gallia County 911 got a call about a shooting at a home along State Route 7 South in Clay Township. → Read More
10 emergency crews respond to two-story building fire in Meigs County, Ohio
MEIGS COUNTY, OH (WOWK) — Pomeroy Fire Department (PFD) responded to a working trailer fire that extended to a building around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. Firefighters say it happened on the corner of Ash Street and Beech Street in Middleport Village, Ohio. When crews arrived, they saw flames through the roof of a two-story brick […] → Read More
3 teens allegedly run away from Ohio juvenile facility
The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office says three teen boys allegedly ran away from the Children’s Center of Ohio in Patriot. → Read More