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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 15m

Ohio legislators are trying to bring property tax relief, but recent changes bring growing pains for school districts and possible tax increases in the millions.

https://www.wowktv.com/ohio-3/ohio-lawmakers-enacted-property-tax-relief-but-it-may-raise-taxes-by-millions/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 1h

The White House says it will use money from tariff revenue to fund a supplemental nutrition program facing a funding shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/white-house-says-it-will-use-tariff-money-to-fund-nutrition-program-amid-shutdown/

White House says it will use tariff money to fund nutrition program amid shutdown

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that President Trump and the White House had identified the “creative solution” to shift tariff funds to the Special Supplementa…

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 2h

A Nebraska woman says a jump meant to thrill visitors at a haunted house in Kansas City, Missouri, left her with two broken ankles.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/woman-sues-haunted-house-after-breaking-both-ankles/

Woman sues haunted house after breaking both ankles

A Nebraska woman says a jump meant to thrill visitors at a haunted house in Kansas City, Missouri, left her with two broken ankles.

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 9h

Not the biggest fan of horror movies? Here's a list of "mild" or spooky-but-not-scary horror movies for those who want to dip their toe into the genre this Halloween season.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/mild-horror-movies-to-watch-during-halloween-season/

‘Mild’ horror movies to watch during Halloween season

Scary movies for newbies and scaredy cats alike.

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 11h

A simple question in a Nextdoor app has sparked some online debate over whether there's an appropriate age limit for trick-or-treating. What do you think?

https://www.wowktv.com/news/debate-sparks-over-age-limit-for-trick-or-treating-in-central-ohio/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 12h

The conversation over religious exemptions for vaccines in West Virginia public schools continued today in a Raleigh County courtroom.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/litigations-surrounding-west-virginia-religious-exemptions-for-vaccines-continue/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 13h

The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) is expanding some of its "KRTplus" routes.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/krt-to-expand-on-demand-service-zones-some-fixed-routes-to-be-replaced/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 13h

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, President Trump said.
https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/israel-hamas-agree-to-first-phase-of-plan-to-end-fighting-release-hostages-trump-says/

Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 14h

Two people who were killed Monday in a crash in Reno County, Kansas, have been identified, one of whom was a West Virginia woman.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-woman-killed-in-kansas-crash/

Lewis County woman killed in Kansas crash

Two people who were killed Monday in a crash in Reno County, Kansas, have been identified, one of whom was a West Virginia woman.

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 14h

The federal government may be shut down, but that didn't stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/changes-to-snap-benefits-take-effect-in-october-what-to-know/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 15h

30 Bob Ross paintings will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/bob-ross-paintings-to-be-auctioned-to-support-public-tv-stations-after-federal-funding-cuts/

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations s…

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 15h

HAVE YOU SEEN HER?
The Charleston Police Department is searching for a teenager who hasn’t been seen for months, the Aware Foundation says.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/teenager-reported-missing-from-charleston-area/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 16h

The Cleveland Browns are officially trading quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals, the team confirmed.
https://www.wowktv.com/sports/cleveland-browns-trade-qb-joe-flacco-to-cincinnati-bengals/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 17h

Amid worries over her health, country icon Dolly Parton posted a video on Wednesday letting fans know she's OK.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/i-aint-dead-yet-dolly-parton-reassures-fans-about-health/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 17h

While the national divorce rate has declined, some states, including West Virginia and Kentucky, still have "significantly higher" rates than the national average.https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-kentucky-among-states-with-significantly-higher-divorce-rates/

West Virginia, Kentucky among states with 'significantly higher' divorce rates

Between 2012 to 2022, the divorce rate declined 28%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, there are 14 states bucking the trend, where the divorce rate is still “significantly higher…

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 18h

A Charleston teen found guilty of acting as a lookout in a January 2024 murder has been sentenced to prison.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/charleston-teen-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-tobaco-shop-murder/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING: A Kanawha County jury has found a man accused of firing shots near the Shawnee Sports Complex last year not guilty.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/verdict-jury-finds-man-accused-in-shooting-near-shawnee-sports-complex-not-guilty/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 19h

There are three new Almost Heaven swings to visit in central West Virginia this fall.
Have you been to any of the swings?https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia-tourism-adds-new-almost-heaven-swings-in-ritchie-wetzel-calhoun-counties/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 19h

A change to a St. Albans ordinance was rejected after residents made their opposition to it heard at a committee meeting on Tuesday.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/st-albans-planning-and-zoning-committee-rejects-ordinance-change/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 20h

A new lawsuit has been filed against a couple who are behind bars after being convicted in a child abuse and trafficking case.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/another-child-sues-couple-convicted-of-human-trafficking-abuse/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 20h

Two new U.S. attorneys and the General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services were confirmed for West Virginia on Tuesday.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/capito-justice-welcome-latest-confirmations/

Capito, Justice welcome latest confirmations

Two new U.S. attorneys and the General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services were confirmed for West Virginia on Tuesday.

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 20h

Charleston's St. George Orthodox Cathedral will transform this weekend into a hub of food, fellowship and tradition.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/st-george-orthodox-cathedral-in-charleston-fundraising-with-annual-mediterranean-dinner/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 21h

A new data reporting system for firefighters will soon be in a fire station near you.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/volunteer-fire-departments-to-get-new-data-collection-system/

Volunteer Fire Departments to get new data collection system

West Virginia State Fire Marshall Ken Tyree told the Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services that departments will get a new data collection system by the end o…

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 21h

Days after the man accused of killing a 6-year-old Woodford County boy was released early from prison, the Kentucky Parole Board is now receiving serious threats.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/kentucky-parole-board-faces-threats-following-release-of-6-year-old-boys-killer/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 22h

For the past two decades, the Ona-Milton Little League has assisted people with parking at the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/cabell-county-wv/ona-milton-little-league-raises-more-than-20000-through-the-west-virginia-pumpkin-festival/

Ona-Milton Little League raises more than $20,000 through the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival

For the past two decades, the Ona-Milton Little League has assisted people with parking at the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival. They only ask for people to pay what they can, and this year, the dona…