Laura Bowen

Still, Jackson County's school superintendent says the school system wants to make sure students who can reasonably attend in person attend in person.

With mock witnesses, fake bodies hidden under the water's surface, a team of determined divers, and more, this mock call was as real as it gets.

For this local organization, faith and horseback riding go hand in hand.

Locals took their swing at golf, aiming to raise money for a good cause.

After identifying the juvenile, contact was made to the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force.

The Vienna utility board voted to ask city council for half a million dollars for a waterline project.

Divers started this year's lessons in the pool.

Billy Friese died on active duty in Kuwait. He was a staff sergeant for the West Virginia Army National Guard.

From frogs, to UFO's, to peace signs, the hallways look a little different now.

WTAP met with Alexis Bland to get to know the newly crowned queen.

Some think the ordinance will do more harm than good.

Topics ranged from energy and the environment to what it's like to be a congressman.

The show started when staff noticed a lack of opportunities in the community.

Diane Cranfield hopes the bench not only honors her son's memory but also helps those who are struggling.

Bikers revved their engines in support of veterans this weekend.

Officials are concerned about populations like Washington County.

There's one thing that's on most city council members' minds.

It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt. These officials have some tips so your ATV or boat ride doesn't cross that line.

The political message of the event centered around legislation such as the American Jobs Plan, American Families Plan, the Thrive Act, and the For the People Act.

Reed Byers ate 10 hot dogs in 10 minutes for a good cause.

Funds raised will go towards a scholarship made in the memory of a fallen military service member.

Mound Cemetery hosted the annual Patriots Tour to give some locals a taste of July Fourth’s history.

The community showed up on Saturday and this fire chief isn't surprised.

Last year, the river trail collapsed, messing up a sewer line. This year, the city is suited up with lawyers.

The program gives money to low-income families for school-appropriate clothing for kids and/or materials to make clothing.

This doesn't mean you'll see golf carts speeding down state routes.

Presenters hope educating kids will get them interested in and enthusiastic about nature.

The Belpre Police Chief says he can't imagine an amendment that would make him for this bill.

If the For the People Act for the people? WTAP spoke to people on both sides of the issue.

The task force will fill what an official describes as a large gap in resources.

The board was put in a tight spot with finances.

Timothy Harvey, 64, has been identified as the man who died.

Summer programs are focusing more on social emotional aspects of education this year.

The Fourth of July is a busy time for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. The cause? Fireworks.

The park may look like a peaceful place to fish now, but the story was different not too long ago.

Henderson Hall looked like a movie set over the weekend, complete with bagpipes, guns, and tents.

Even Mark Twain showed up.

Muscle cars, old cars, new cars, funeral cars, you name it, showed up at this event.

Councilwoman Sharon Kuhl pitches the bill as a win for both citizens and law enforcement.

The pandemic wiped out pretty much all fundraising efforts for this volunteer fire department but, as Joe Elliott says, while the fire department supports the community, the community supports the fire department.

It takes an entire village to build a Habitat for Humanity house.

Scott Cain has worked at the island for over 15 years but got his start at Disney World.

...but that's only half the story.

Bush has been a writer since she was practically in the womb.

Jeff Delong is a teacher who goes above and beyond for his students.

This wasn't your every day game of baseball, if the bow-ties and khakis didn't already clue you in.

This craft show brought some holiday spirit to the scorching weekend.

The big cruise ship by Front Street was pretty hard to miss.

While diabetes is a world-wide issue, it's an especially relevant topic in West Virginia.

The community gathered to support their local fire department Saturday.