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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 45m

Tammy Carvey of Michigan won $100,000 in the Powerball after using ChatGPT to generate her winning numbers.

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/chatgpt-helps-michigan-woman-claim-100k-in-powerball-winnings/

Michigan woman wins lottery with ChatGPT-generated numbers

Tammy Carvey of Michigan won $100,000 in the Powerball after using ChatGPT to generate her winning numbers.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 8h

“… Harming U.S. living standards.”

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/trump-immigration-crackdown-may-eliminate-15m-workers-by-2035-study/

Trump immigration crackdown may eliminate 15M workers by 2035: Study

“… Harming U.S. living standards.”

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 9h

Instagram videos helped police identify the 19 year-old accused of sneaking into an elephant enclosure.

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/ohio-influencer-charged-after-incident-at-pittsburgh-zoo/

Ohio ‘influencer’ charged after incident at Pittsburgh Zoo

Instagram videos helped police identify the 19 year-old accused of sneaking into an elephant enclosure.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 10h

As the government shutdown continues, one important West Virginia program is beginning to see issues arise.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/wvdohs-announces-snap-benefits-delayed-due-to-government-shutdown/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 11h

Nicole Morrone was born legally blind, but she still creates detailed, colorful artwork -- on her clients' skin.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/legally-blind-ohio-artist-says-she-cant-drive-but-she-can-tattoo/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 12h

The Trump administration plans to repatriate back to Ecuador and Colombia the two alleged drug traffickers who survived the U.S. military’s recent boat strike...

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/trump-admin-to-repatriate-survivors-of-drug-boat-strike-to-ecuador-colombia/

Trump admin to repatriate survivors of drug boat strike to Ecuador, Colombia

The Trump administration plans to repatriate back to Ecuador and Colombia the two alleged drug traffickers who survived the U.S. military’s recent boat strike in the Caribbean. President Trum…

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 13h

Etiquette expert and former flight attendant Elaine Swann weighs in.

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/is-it-rude-to-recline-on-an-airplane-what-an-expert-says-you-should-do/

Is it rude to recline on an airplane? What an expert says you should do

Etiquette expert and former flight attendant Elaine Swann weighs in.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 14h

ICYMI: As West Virginia is commonly called the Mountain State, it's understandable that it has its fair share of great peaks and deep valleys.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/the-highest-and-lowest-points-in-west-virginia/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 14h

The popular safety app Citizen is now paying users to go live on the app, according to an Instagram post.

Safety app Citizen to pay users to go live on the platform

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The popular safety app Citizen is now paying users to go live on the app, according to an Instagram post. The company posted the announcement on Friday afternoon. What is C…

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 15h

Film professor Thomas Hayes returned from his detainment by the Israeli military to find Ohio University had removed him as the instructor of his only in-person class.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/ohio-university-professor-removed-as-course-instructor-after-israeli-detention/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 15h

The City of Elkins joined around 20 other municipalities in West Virginia that have passed an ordinance to protect the civil rights of those in the LGBTQ+ community.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/elkins-city-council-passes-lgbtq-fairness-ordinance/

Elkins City Council passes LGBTQ+ fairness ordinance

On Thursday night, the City of Elkins joined around 20 other municipalities in West Virginia that have passed an ordinance to protect the civil rights of those in the LGBTQ+ community.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 16h

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress...

https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/when-could-the-shutdown-end-five-key-dates-to-watch/

When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. Th…

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 16h

Mark your calendars – it will, most likely, be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for you.

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/how-long-until-we-see-halleys-comet-again/

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 17h

Former West Virginia House of Delegates Member Don Perdue passed away at the age of 75.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/former-west-virginia-delegate-don-perdue-passes-at-75/

Former West Virginia Delegate Don Perdue passes at 75

Former West Virginia House of Delegates Member Don Perdue passed away at the age of 75.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 18h

Crews are diving through the Kanawha River in Charleston in search of a missing teen Saturday afternoon.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/crews-searching-kanawha-river-for-missing-teen/

Crews searching Kanawha River for missing teen

Crews are diving through the Kanawha River in Charleston in search of a missing teen Saturday afternoon.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 18h

The House Oversight Committee on Friday published fresh files connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal dealings...

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/house-committee-releases-new-epstein-documents-including-ex-trump-secretary-interview/

House committee releases new Epstein documents, including ex-Trump secretary interview

(The Hill) — The House Oversight Committee on Friday published fresh files connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal dealings, including the transcript of a previous interview with for…

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 19h

Ohio is facing a veterinary care shortage, according to The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine, but a new law that is hoping to address the issue...

https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/new-law-aims-to-address-ohio-vet-care-shortage/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 20h

Defiant Democrats are embracing this weekend’s “No Kings” rallies, bashing the GOP’s attacks on the anti-Trump protests as an assault on free speech...

https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/defiant-democrats-embrace-no-kings-rallies-as-american-as-motherhood-baseball-and-apple-pie/

Defiant Democrats embrace ‘No Kings’ rallies: ‘As American as motherhood, baseball and apple pie’

Defiant Democrats are embracing this weekend’s “No Kings” rallies, bashing the GOP’s attacks on the anti-Trump protests as an assault on free speech while urging voters to take to the streets. “Sho…

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 20h

Homecoming week continues at Marshall University, and one of the most highly anticipated events is the WMUL Car Bash.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/cabell-county-wv/marshall-prepares-for-texas-state-game-with-car-bash/

Marshall prepares for Texas State game with car bash

Homecoming week continues at Marshall University, and one of the most highly anticipated events is the WMUL Car Bash.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 21h

Folks in West Virginian can now keep better track of their furry friends thanks to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/kanawha-charleston-humane-association-keeps-pets-safe-with-free-microchips/

Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association keeps pets safe with free microchips

Folks in West Virginian can now keep better track of their furry friends thanks to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association (KCHS).

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 22h

A middle school is honoring Appalachian history by hosting its own heritage festival.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/cabell-county-wv/cabell-county-students-celebrate-appalachian-history-at-heritage-day/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 22h

Superheroes rappelled down the outside of the Marshall Health Network-Hoops Family Children's Hospital to surprise the children inside.https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/superheroes-swing-by-west-virginia-hospital-to-deliver-smiles/

WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 23h

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources say people can once again use their Kentucky resident licenses to fish or hunt certain waters.https://www.wowktv.com/news/kentucky/kys-reciprocal-fishing-waterfowl-hunting-agreements-back-in-place/

KY’s reciprocal fishing, waterfowl hunting agreements back in place

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources say anglers and waterfowl hunters can once again use their Kentucky resident licenses to fish or hunt certain waters.

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 1d

High school football is going into its ninth week of the 2025 season with games happening all over Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia Friday night.

https://www.wowktv.com/sports/high-school-sports/wowk-high-school-football-2025-week-9/

WOWK High School Football 2025: Week 9

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – High school football is going into its ninth week of the 2025 season with games happening all over Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia Friday night. Starting in West Virgini…

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WOWK 13 News @wowk13news.bsky.social · 1d

President Trump called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with President Zelenskyy.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-ahead-of-zelenskyy-meeting-trump-shows-signs-he-might-not-be-ready-to-send-kyiv-tomahawk-missiles/

After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volod…

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