Zach Shrivers
Assignment Editor
Parkersburg, West Virginia
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Zach grew up in Athens, Ohio and earned his journalism degree from Ohio University. He joined the WTAP team as a reporter in July 2019, but has since become the station's assignment editor.
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Dave and Thomas take another look at the Olympic-sized plants growing in the Daybreak Garden.
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In the spirit of the Olympics, Dave and Thomas take a look at the recent growth seen in the Daybreak Garden.
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George talks to Zach about regulations regarding rehabilitation homes and facilities.
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A Washington County man died in a Sunday night wreck in Morgan County.
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The world's most popular emoji, the triumphant return of Clippy, and the dream job for taco lovers.
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Police Chief Rodney Hupp has announced his retirement in the wake of allegations that he created a hostile work environment.
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Truck leads officers on chase through multiple counties; ends in arrest
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The ideal spot for an extravagant date, the Carter's reach an incredible milestone, and a former President's summer playlist.
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Motorcycle crash in Washington County sends man to hospital; status unknown
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Parkersburg City Council is scheduled to read an ordinance Tuesday that would halt new group rehabilitation homes from opening until next year.
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Two convicted sex offenders are facing charges following an operation by the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force.
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Washington County authorities are asking for the public's help in solving a homicide case.
Marietta Police Chief Rodney Hupp has been accused of creating a hostile work environment.
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Penalties for hazing in Ohio are set to increase this fall.
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Two people face multiple counts of child neglect following a Parkersburg Police investigation.
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Former Deputy Jimmy Childs will testify in the prosecution's case against the Bellar family.
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A tree is blocking a busy road in Belpre.
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A man accused of burning a snack truck has been indicted for arson.
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Tracy Herrick, 46, died as a result of a wreck on Bald Eagle Road early Wednesday morning.
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A woman is cut out of a crashed car using Jaws of Life Tuesday morning.
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State troopers were on the scene of a single vehicle rollover Monday morning.
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Customers in the Quincy Hill Booster Station service area will experience disruptions in their water service this Tuesday while workers replace a fire hydrant and water valve.
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After being stuck on a sand bar Sunday night, the Valley Gem sternwheeler bas been freed.
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Timothy Harvey, 64, has been identified as the man who died.
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A Marietta man was arrested on a child pornography charge.
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A man was trapped in a truck after a single vehicle wreck in Wood County Friday morning.
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Justin Pennington has been indicted for murder in the death of Blaine Sharpe.
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Mister Bee's potato chips to be sold in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. between July 2 and Labor Day.
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Two men are arrested after allegedly beating and robbing a man in Parkersburg.
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Judge denies motion to dismiss case of Alicia Kitts
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A Wood County kids robotics team has been invited to an international competition.
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John Hayes was arraigned on Wednesday. He has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault.
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Two minor injuries reported after a car and a piece of railroad equipment collide.
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A Circleville, Ohio man has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault in connection to the case.
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A Parkersburg woman has died following a car wreck on Memorial Day.
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APD is investigating an unidentified person's death.
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A look at stroke death statistics and care in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Eric Barber, who faces five charges related to the January 6 U.S. Capitol Riots, has a new status conference set.
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A bomb sniffing dog from Ohio University was called to the scene.
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Two people are charged after deputies recover a large amount of meth and other suspected drugs during a traffic stop in Wood County.
According to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail website, Athens County Sheriff Sergeant Jimmy Childs was booked into the jail at 7:52 p.m. Friday.
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Three people are taken into custody Monday afternoon on various drug related charges.
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Ohio will withdraw from the federal program that adds $300 a week in unemployment benefits.
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A school board meeting ended early Tuesday night after members said a group of people refused to wear masks indoors.
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Superintendent says calls made about bombs, active shooters
A Parkersburg man was arrested Thursday for allegedly setting fire to a snack truck in south Parkersburg.
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A Meigs County man, who officials say fought and died in World War 2, is being brought back to his family farm.