Shyla Florence

One Tank Trip: Exploring the Hocking Hills area Located about an hour from Parkersburg, the area of Hocking Hills offers several outdoor and indoor activities.

This month's One Tank Trip explores the Hocking Hills area and downtown Logan!

One Tank Trip: Museum that houses, restores historic locomotives Located in Sugar Creek, Ohio, the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum takes you through the golden age of railroading.

Here is this month's One Tank Trip! Located in Sugar Creek, Ohio, the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum takes you through the golden age of railroading.

Air quality drops in the Mid-Ohio Valley, report shows The air quality for the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metro area has gotten worse.

The report shows Wood County dropped from a 'B' grade to a 'C' grade. The worse it's been in years.

Thousands of Chicco car seats recalled over safety concerns Chicco is recalling thousands of car seats that fail to properly restrain a child and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

ATTENTION PARENTS!! Thousands of Chicco car seats have been recalled over safety concerns

SMART529 Sweepstakes will award one lucky child money for college savings Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 16.

So cool! I think I'll be entering my boys in this! Deadline to enter is Friday, May 16.

NOTICE: There will be a full street closure on Woodland Drive, from Rosemar Road to Valley View Drive on Tuesday, April 1, due to a tree removal.

It will begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed by Noon. Vienna Utility Board advises drivers to find an alternate route.

One Tank Trip: Largest trampoline park in West Virginia The Hive Entertainment Zone, located in Bridgeport, W.Va., offers a place where the whole family can jump, climb or play their way into a new adventure.

This month, I took a trip to Bridgeport to visit the largest trampoline park in West Virginia! Check out the latest One Tank Trip!

Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos tortilla chips in 13 states The bags could contain nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips, which are made with milk.

This includes West Virginia and Ohio!

Foster agency added as defendant in lawsuit filed in connection to foster child death CPS allegedly relied on Necco to certify and approve the foster parents’ home was safe for the young child prior to placement, according to the complaint.

Another complaint has been filed on behalf of the birth mother who lost her toddler while under the care of foster parents in Parkersburg.

1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Williamstown The preliminary investigation shows it was a domestic-related incident between a male and female.

Here is more information on the shooting. The preliminary investigation shows it was a domestic-related incident between a male and a female, according to the sheriff's office.

Bureau of Fiscal Service employees reinstated, placed on administrative leave Two federal judges say they found legal problems with the way the mass terminations were carried out.

The probationary employees are currently reinstated but are on administrative leave for the time being.

2 victims reported in Williamstown shooting The scene is secure and is not believed to be a danger to residents in the area.

Here is what we know so far on the Williamstown shooting.

WVPASS online circuit court records system launches in W.Va. The system provides online access to all publicly available circuit court documents dating back to 1999.

The new system provides online access to all publicly available circuit court documents dating back to 1999. This is now available for all 55 counties in West Virginia.

Lawsuit on file in connection to foster child death in Parkersburg The child was found unresponsive in the river in June 2024 while under the care of the foster parents.

The lawsuit was filed by Morgan & Morgan Law Firm on behalf of the child’s biological mother.

One Tank Trip: Mountain views and winter sports in Canaan Valley Located in Davis, West Virginia, Canaan Valley Resort offers a wide variety of activities everyone can enjoy!

If you love winter sports.. or even just watching someone fail at skiing.. check out my newest One Tank Trip at Canaan Valley!

Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would continue downsizing the federal workforce. He wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four who leave.

BREAKING: Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce

DOGE expected to visit treasury offices in Parkersburg, reports say Multiple reports have said that Musk’s affiliates are expected to arrive at the Bureau of Fiscal Services in Parkersburg.

A report in Fortune said they would be in the area Tuesday through Thursday to gain read-only access to the US government’s central accounting system.

This is Home: 11-month-old overcomes rare, life-threatening disease A bell ringing ceremony took place at the Akron Children’s Hospital on Tuesday for little Harvey, of Marietta.

I had to honor of attending this adorable little boy's bell ringing ceremony on Tuesday. This week's This is Home features his story.

Sheriff warns public on fake money circulating in Meigs County The $50 bills are actually genuine $5 and $20 bills that have been photocopied.

Be cautious when accepting cash payments. The Meigs County Sheriff's Office said there have been reports of fake $50 bills circulating.

Gerber recalls baby teething sticks over possible choking hazard The teething sticks are edible teethers marketed to parents and guardians of children six months and older.

RECALL ALERT: Gerber teething sticks recalled after baby goes to ER

Conley speaks on petition filed against BOE member Conley says he wants to see the board do the right thing, stating Hendershot was not a resident of District C at the time she was appointed.

Today I spoke with Chad Conley, who recently filed a petition against BOE member Debra Hendershot. Here's the latest on this developing story. I'm still waiting to hear from the board's legal counsel for a response on their end.

Image 1

*VIENNA RESIDENTS*

The planned power outage for today has been postponed!

Former elementary teacher facing up to 20 years for sexual assault charges Cunningham was arrested in March 2023 after being accused of inappropriate behavior and physical contact with a minor.

Nathan Cunningham, a former physical education teacher at Emerson Elementary, is serving up to 20 years after being found guilty on three counts of sexual assault and one count of displaying obscene matter to a minor.

Homeless woman found dead in Parkersburg after drinking with partner Danielle Johnson, originally from Missouri, was found dead in a wooded area in Parkersburg.

JUST IN: A homeless woman in Parkersburg was found dead Tuesday morning after drinking alcohol with her partner

Man wanted for abduction, wanton endangerment They were last seen in the 2-mile creek area of West Hamlin, W.Va, officials say.

BREAKING: West Virginia State Police are searching for man wanted for abduction, wanton endangerment

One Tank Trip: A science museum for the whole family Located in Columbus, Ohio, COSI offers a fun, hands-on style of learning in science, technology, engineering, art and math.

I started a new fun segment that features fun things to do within a few hours of the Mid-Ohio Valley. For my first One Tank Trip, I went to COSI in Columbus, Ohio!

Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey announces those selected to join in him office “We have to transform how government works here in West Virginia,” said Governor-elect Morrisey.

Governor-elect Morrisey said these picks, “put service before self.”

WTAP Year in Review: Our most popular stories on the web in 2024 Here are our top headlines for the year.

I put together a list of our top headlines on our website for 2024. Here are the top stories WTAP had for each month this year!

Christmas comes early for car giveaway winner “I’m super blessed, oh my gosh. This couldn’t have come at a better time for our family,” said Purdue.

I got to watch a local woman receive a free car this morning. It was truly a special day! Congrats on your new car, Trinka!

Gov. Justice invests $75 million to support Nucor Corporation This brings Nucor’s total commitment to $3.5 billion.

This brings Nucor’s total commitment to $3.5 billion, marking the largest economic development investment in both state and company history.