Laura Bowen
Anchor/Reporter
Parkersburg, WV
An enthusiastic multimedia journalist dedicated to informing and connecting the public through clear, concise reporting.
This year’s decorations at Crown Decor and Gifts are making people extra sentimental.
People sat in anticipation, trying to outbid each other to walk away with one of the themed-trees.
PHS’s Christmas tree lighting is a long-held tradition going back over 80 years.
The competition is presented by Buddy Valastro, who most know as The Cake Boss. The first place winner will take home $10,000 and will be featured in the Bake From Scratch Magazine.
This Tuesday, navigator staff will help you with whatever you need, whether you have a couple questions or want to be walked through the application process.
Since 2000, people have been guided through the Julia-Ann Square Historic District to learn more about Parkersburg’s history and step inside its historic houses.
The Little Red Stocking Campaign is the biggest annual fundraiser for Children’s Home Society of West Virginia. It will run until Christmas Eve.
The victims have been identified as 45-year-old Thomas J. Platt of Parkersburg and 43-year-old Christy L. Roseberry of Vienna. Estranged husband of victim named suspect.
WTAP has more on how used bikes are transforming Circles participants' lives and the plans for the program to expand to the rest of the community.
Step into The Castle and you’ll be transported back to Christmas in the late victorian era.
The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley has been running the the Secret Christmas Project for over 25 years now.
Trimmed is a competition that’s a part of the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley's annual Festival of Trees.
During sessions, certified therapy dogs listen to kids read out loud.
Patriot Center Apartments will have 33 units for older people 55 and up.
The ordinance would ban camping on public grounds.
WTAP talked to Dawn Werry with the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness about what you should do if you’re on the verge of becoming homeless.
Officials want the property to become a community center.
WTAP has more on how you can save a buck and help the Salvation Army’s mission by shopping at their thrift store.
WTAP got some holiday fashion advice.
Parkersburg Bridge Partners has launched a Military Appreciation Program.
He will now be taking on the role as the city’s community development director.
Diabetes can put people at risk for multiple eye diseases.
They’re doing this through their temporary shelter program.
Alpaca Run Farm’s first alpacagram was a birthday surprise. In-theme, the alpacas arrived in party hats.
For three years now, Wood County Schools have partnered with the Wood County Prevention Coalition to tackle vaping in local schools through a vaping prevention campaign.
A disclaimer that this is not the legislation’s final reading.
The show features big quilts, small quilts, antique quilts, and even a wooden quilt.
WTAP talked to key figures of WTAP’s history to better understand what made WTAP WTAP.
Vienna City Council greenlights economic impact analysis for the planned Spencer's Landing amphitheater.
They’re looking for hats, scarves, gloves, socks, chapstick, toiletries, toothbrushes, etcetera.
Vienna's public works director expressed concern about the city’s ability to keep sewer, streets, and storm water department employees with their current wages.
All the proceeds go toward Operation Transportation, which gives veterans in the Mid-Ohio Valley free bus passes.
WTAP spoke to multiple winners.
Officials discussed location, parking, green space impact, and more.
Salvation Army’s Megan Barker has seen first-hand how much these donations mean to people.
Williamstown Bank also presented Parkersburg South with a check at a football game.
This project will create a training center for the Marietta Fire Department as well as a couple local volunteer fire departments.
Janine Stange made a documentary about it too.
The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley is looking for more people with developmental disabilities to get involved.
WTAP has more on how this device would impact patients and how you can contribute.
Of the many candy stops made in Parkersburg, there’s one that’s hard to miss.
Ghost tours at The Castle are a long-time tradition.
WTAP gets a rundown on how to be proactive against breast cancer on the night of Williamstown's pink out game.
A candlight vigil was held to remember those who’ve died due to domestic violence and to honor those who’ve survived.
Charlie Murphy is a graduate of the Children's Home Society's Transitional Living Program. She remembers homelessness as lonely and scary.
Tracy Jones published ‘I’m Not Afraid of THAT Sound’ after her son died. Now she's making a difference through AJ’s memory.
The city's development director says that the improvements will make the pond better for parkgoers, wildlife, and fishers.
WTAP takes a closer look at the story behind the legislation.
