Mingo County

Sep 19

"Suspicious Note" prompts evacuation at Mingo Central

Updated 3:26pm Thursday, September 19, 2024 DELBARTON An evacuation and early dismissal this morning at Mingo Central High School was...

Sep 10

Mingo County Schools "swatted" for second day.

MINGO COUNTY For a second day straight, the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office dealt with potential threats in Mingo County Schools....

Sep 9

Social media threat in Kentucky sets off precautionary lockdown in Mingo County Schools

MINGO COUNTY Mingo County Schools on a precautionary lockdown due to a social media threat. The lockdown was issued once communication...

Sep 3

Friends of the Tug Fork removed more than 14 thousand tires since 2019

TUG FORK RIVER The Friends of the Tug Fork River continue to work to rid the river of unsightly tires that dot its banks. According to...

Aug 29

Williamson interim mayor resigns

WILLIAMSON Mayor’s office in Williamson is becoming a revolving door as the city has had three this year and a fourth now to be decided...

Jul 8

WV State Police continue investigation into fatal shooting near Lenore

LENORE A Mingo County resident says he shot and killed a man that came to his house and started a fight. West Virginia State Police...

Jul 5

Shooting investigation underway in Mingo shooting

WVOW News LENORE The West Virginia State Police investigating an early morning shooting in Mingo County. UPDATE: 1:29PM | FRI. 7/5/24...

Jul 1

Mingo County man turns himself in for deadly Cabell County shooting

WVOW News HUNTINGTON A Mingo County man turned himself in to police in Huntington over the weekend for a deadly shooting. That shooting...

Jun 15

Five to be inducted into Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

WVOW Sports Press Release WHS Athletic Hall of Fame WILLIAMSON The Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors have...

Jun 5

Environmental Teachers of the Year awarded by WVDEP

News Release CHARLESTON Three educators recognized as West Virginia Environmental Teachers of the Year by the West Virginia Department...

Jun 3

Former Williamson Mayor pleads guilty to federal theft

CHARLESTON More details come to light after Williamson’s former mayor pleaded guilty to stealing funds while he was CEO of Williamson...

May 15

Preliminary results released following Logan County's 2024 Primary Election

Many contested races for public office were decided on Tuesday in the Primary Election and many more move on to the November General...

May 7

Flood watch issued in thirteen West Virginia counties, National Weather Service

CHARLESTON A flood watch has been issued for thirteen counties in the Mountain State. The National Weather Service has issued a flood...

Mar 25

Vehicle struck by train in Mingo County

NAUGATUCK A man was flown to a hospital after his vehicle was struck by a train Sunday in Mingo County. According to the West Virginia...

Mar 8

Kennedy remain in jail pending state police murder trial

WVOW News Williamson Man accused of murdering a West Virginia State Police Trooper in Mingo County will remain in jail. 29-year-old...

Jul 12, 2023

Tug Valley Athletic HOF Class 2023 announced

NAUGAUTUCK The Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors has announced the election of the members of the Class...

Jul 3, 2023

Severe thunderstorms Sunday night knock out power in the Coalfields

WVOW News Storms knock out power in the Southern Coalfields Sunday night. Heavy rain and gusty winds Sunday night left hundreds in the...

May 19, 2023

Matewan Massacre Drama takes the stage Saturday

WVOW News MATEWAN The Matewan Massacre Drama will take place this Saturday. The event is part of the Matewan Heritage Day. The drama...

Apr 17, 2023

Man's charge elevated to 2nd degree murder

WVOW News MATEWAN A man’s charge in Mingo County, after he was arrested last week as accessory to murder,had his charges elevated to...

Feb 27, 2023

Coal mining death in Mingo County

WVOW News THACKER A Kentucky man died from injuries sustained Sunday at a coal mining operation in Mingo County, according to Governor...

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