PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -WVU Parkersburg hosted its first-ever Dress to Success fashion show in the multi-purpose room.

The Wood County Commissioners began the process of preparing the county budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Thursday.

Video from the back seat of a police cruiser caught them laughing about their plan. Isabelle Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14 ...

Crews are working to prepare Blennerhassett Island for the 2026 season, which opens May 1 and runs through Oct. 31, according ...

A U.N.-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination says racist hate speech by U.S. President Donald Trump and other American political leaders have led to “grave human rights ...

A Florida couple’s love story, which began with sunset walks and kayaking, has taken an unexpected and heartbreaking turn.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - No. 2 Parkersburg High defeated No. 7 University 71-70 in overtime Thursday at the Charleston Coliseum, advancing to the state semifinals. The Lady Big Reds jumped out to an ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - Brynnley Bulluck scored a game-high 29 points and Laney Watkins converted a game-winning layup in the final seconds as St. Marys defeated Tug Valley to advance to the Class ...

With May’s primary election approaching, the Washington County Board of Elections is recruiting poll workers and urging residents to apply ahead of training sessions planned for mid-April.

Job Corps recently presented to the Mid-Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce in Wood County as part of an effort to raise awareness about the program and build community connections.

Parkersburg City Council approved its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget Wednesday night, largely adopting the spending plan Mayor Tom Joyce submitted last month.

The first day of Spring arrives next Friday, but a local gardening expert said most gardeners should wait before putting plants in the ground.