A Mason County woman is facing charges after police found a dog chained outside in freezing weather with no food and water. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/mason-county-wv/woman-charged-after-dog-found-outside-in-freezing-weather/ 

The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series of fraud... https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/what-to-know-about-trump-administration-freezing-federal-child-care-funds/ 

President Trump said Wednesday that his administration will end its deployment of the National Guard in Chicago; Los Angeles; and Portland, Ore. https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/trump-says-national-guard-deployments-will-end-in-chicago-los-angeles-portland/ 

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series “The Wire” and “Veep” and in the films of Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71. https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-isiah-whitlock-jr-actor-from-the-wire-veep-and-spike-lee-films-dies-at-71/

2025 was one of the biggest years for Charleston sports tourism, hosting international and national competitions while bringing in millions of dollars to the capital city. https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/a-look-back-at-charlestons-year-in-sports-tourism-whats-to-come-in-2026/ 

West Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Clay County Tuesday evening. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/clay-county-wv/man-found-dead-from-gunshot-in-clay-county/ 

ZOA Energy, a popular energy drink brand, has agreed to a $3 million class action settlement after being accused of deceptive marketing tactics.https://www.wowktv.com/news/energy-drink-settlement-how-to-get-up-to-150/

Kentucky filmmakers are celebrating the holiday season with a scare as their latest horror comedy feature film finds itself a home just in time for the new year.https://www.wowktv.com/news/we-want-to-make-all-our-films-part-of-our-home-kentucky-made-horror-comedy-lands-streaming-service/

Need to cash some checks, exchange some currency or grab a fistful of complimentary lollipops before the New Year? It’s likely your bank will be able to accommodate you... https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/will-banks-be-open-on-new-years-eve-new-years-day/

The West Virginia National Guard will stay deployed in Washington DC through the end of February, according to the WVNG Public Affairs Office. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-national-guard-staying-in-dc-until-end-of-february/

Times Square is expected to be packed on New Year's Eve to watch the ball drop at midnight. But, sticking around for a few more minutes, they can catch "a surprise second post-midnight moment." https://www.wowktv.com/news/times-square-planning-a-surprise-post-midnight-moment-after-the-ball-drop/ 

A Disney cast member is being praised as a hero after he was injured while stopping a runaway prop boulder from rolling into the audience during a live stunt show in Florida. https://www.wowktv.com/news/disney-cast-member-injured-while-stopping-massive-boulder-from-rolling-into-audience/ 

We’re just a few hours away from 2026, a time when many people set goals for the new year. But some find it hard to stick to those habits. https://www.wowktv.com/news/how-to-hack-your-brain-to-hit-your-new-years-goals-according-to-a-neuroscientist/ 

A bomb squad has given an all clear after the West Virginia International Yeager Airport received a suspicious e-mail that came into Federal Aviation Administration offices throughout the country. https://www.wowktv.com/news/bomb-squad-clears-west-virginia-airport-after-receiving-suspicious-email/ 

The Malaysian government said a vessel began a new search operation for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, reigniting hopes the aircraft might finally be found. https://www.wowktv.com/news/search-resumes-for-malaysia-airlines-flight-that-went-missing-in-2014-what-to-know/ 

Over the course of 2025, AI-generated faces, voices and full-body performances that mimic real people increased in quality far beyond what even many experts expected would be the case just a few years ago. https://www.wowktv.com/news/deepfakes-leveled-up-in-2025-heres-whats-coming-next/ 

When Ohio lawmakers return in the new year, they will consider several bills related to artificial intelligence and how it should and should not be used. https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/ohio-lawmakers-set-stage-for-artificial-intelligence-regulations/ 

Starting Thursday, minimum wage workers in Ohio will get a raise. https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/what-to-know-about-ohios-minimum-wage-increase/ 

The Department of Education halted the collection of federal student loans in 2020, but that break from breaking the bank is over next year. https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/wage-garnishments-on-student-loans-to-resume-in-the-new-year/ 

A former Marshall Football player turned magician is seeing a lot of success through social media. https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/former-marshall-football-player-goes-viral-for-magic-acts-and-uplifting-public-speaking/ 

All social security recipients in West Virginia will no longer have to pay state income tax in 2026. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/2026-marks-final-year-of-three-year-income-tax-phase-out-in-west-virginia/ 

A local gym has donated equipment to help Greenup County law enforcement officers stay in shape and stay close to their offices. https://www.wowktv.com/news/kentucky/greenup-county-ky/local-gym-donates-equipment-to-greenup-county-jail/ 

The number of recorded measles cases in the U.S. during 2025 has officially exceeded 2,000 just before the end of the year... https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/us-measles-cases-surpass-2000-this-year/ 

President Trump has overseen a series of dramatic changes at the Kennedy Center since taking office at the beginning of the year. https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/7-kennedy-center-acts-that-canceled-amid-trumps-takeover/ 

State Route 93 between Camba Road and Evans Road in Franklin Township is shut down due to a structure fire. https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/jackson-county-oh/structure-fire-closes-route-93-in-jackson-county-ohio/ 

With NYE celebrations coming, officials are reminding the public to prioritize safety, especially when it comes to impaired driving and winter weather conditions. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/kanawha-county-officials-urge-safety-ahead-of-new-years-eve-celebrations/ 

West Virginia has been ranked the No. 2 inbound state in the country, according to United Van Lines’ 49th Annual National Movers Study. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia-ranks-2-in-us-for-top-moving-destinations-in-2025-study-says/ 

In response to Gov. Morrisey's extension of the New Year's holiday for state workers, a similar order was issued for offices within the West Virginia Judicial System. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-judicial-offices-given-january-2-as-full-day-holiday/ 

A man has been arrested following a stand-off with police in Boone County, West Virginia. https://www.wowktv.com/news/man-threatens-to-burn-house-down-during-standoff-with-authorities-in-boone-county/ 

On Dec. 19, Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill 56 into law that will change the rules for marijuana users across the state.  https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/ohios-upcoming-marijuana-policy-changes/ 

Gov. Beshear announced that a shelter-in-place order has been issued by emergency management officials in the city of Trenton after reports of a train derailment. https://www.wowktv.com/news/kentucky/shelter-in-place-order-given-for-western-kentucky-city-after-train-derailment/ 

Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are struggling to gain ground on a drug-resistant and deadly fungus that has infected at least 7,000 people in 2025... https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/superbug-hits-27-states-heres-where-the-deadly-fungus-is-spreading/ 

A man faces charges after two people were injured in a stabbing incident in Huntington on Monday. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/cabell-county-wv/two-injured-in-huntington-stabbing/ 

With the new year, Kentucky will see new laws take effect. https://www.wowktv.com/news/kentucky/new-kentucky-laws-taking-effect-on-jan-1-2026/ 

Approximately 5,000 fewer students will enroll in Ohio kindergartens next year thanks to a new law standardizing kindergarten enrollment. https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio-changes-who-is-eligible-for-kindergarten-enrollment/ 

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died. She was 35. https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/tatiana-schlossberg-granddaughter-of-president-john-f-kennedy-dies/ 

Governor Beshear announced that Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan has secured $212.9 million in funding to lessen the impacts of recent federal cuts and help support health care in rural communities.https://www.wowktv.com/news/ky-gets-212-9m-for-rural-health-transformation-plan/

A large wildfire broke out in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle early Tuesday morning, which has affected a local state park. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/large-fire-breaks-out-at-cacapon-state-park-amid-high-winds/ 

An employee at an Ohio McDonald's reportedly suffered burns when her earbud fell into a vat of hot grease and she reportedly reached in to retrieve it. https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio-mcdonalds-employee-hospitalized-after-reaching-into-fryer-for-dropped-earbud/ 

Beginning on Jan. 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines is enacting a new assigned seating policy as well as new requirements for plus-size customers.https://www.wowktv.com/news/southwest-changing-two-longtime-policies-in-2026-what-passengers-should-know/

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. After two decades, a biomarker has become a better predictor of risk for heart disease than cholesterol.https://www.wowktv.com/news/c-reactive-protein-outranks-bad-cholesterol-as-leading-heart-disease-risk-marker/

The parents of NASCAR driver and team co-owner Denny Hamlin were victims of a large house fire, and his father died from his injuries.https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/catastrophic-injuries-nascar-driver-denny-hamlins-father-killed-mother-critically-hurt-in-house-fire/

A woman's body was reported on the Rail Trail between Ivydale and Clay back on December 19th. https://www.wowktv.com/news/womans-body-found-along-west-virginia-trail/ 

Ohio will soon mandate the euthanasia of canines that seriously injure or kill a human in an unprovoked mauling under a new law named after a 12-year-old dog attack victim. https://www.wowktv.com/news/how-new-law-will-overhaul-ohios-regulation-of-dangerous-dogs-and-their-owners/ 

Peyton and Piper Wissler, got the chance to shine when they got the opportunity to model for the GK Elite back-to-school apparel line. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-girls-model-for-u-s-gymnastics-apparel-partner-gk-elite/ 

A Sissonville man who confessed to shooting and killing his wife appeared in a Kanawha County courtroom Monday afternoon, and the case will now move to a grand jury. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/sissonville-murder-confession-case-to-move-onto-a-grand-jury/ 

According to data from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, domestic violence calls in Kanawha County increased during the holiday season. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/domestic-violence-calls-increase-during-holidays-in-kanawha-county-data-shows/ 

The Charleston Town Center Mall was one of the largest enclosed malls on the East Coast. Now in 2025, the mall sits nearly empty... https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/what-stores-closed-in-the-charleston-town-center-mall-in-2025/ 

West Virginians on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have until Dec. 31 to buy soda due to an ban going into effect on the first of the new year. https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginians-react-to-snap-benefits-soda-ban/ 

An Ohio mother is suing a nuclear plant for the death of her 19-year-old daughter. https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/ohio-mom-alleges-radiation-led-to-daughters-death-sues-revived-nuclear-plant/