It's a first for West Virginia. The Mountain State joined Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.in a day dedicated to giving back and helping others.

For more on the 2013 Drug Take Back day, go to www.thenewscenter.tv, and click on the "Hot Button".

October is breast cancer awareness month, but Parkersburg is kicking things off a little early. City Park turned pink for the cause.

JAM (Just -A-Minute) 2012 is a national movement started by First Lady Michelle Obama, part of the Let's Move West Virginia Active Schools campaign.

Police Search For Man They Believe Caused Accident

Accident Sends Six People To Hospital

WTAP's September Mom of the Month Astounded by Honor

It's a race gaining national attention. The contentious campaign for Ohio's 6th Congressional District. Incumbent Bill Johnson and opponent Charlie Wilson face off on the debate stage Monday night at Marietta College.

Kids take a walk on the wild side learn to learn more about conserving natural wildlife.

Ever wonder what things were like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Or what tools our ancestors used to settle America? Well the Campus Martius Museum set out to answer all those questions.

Frontier communications honors first responders for their service to the Parkersburg community.

PerfectMatch Writer, Producer and Actor Mark Booker and Actor Nic Roewert joined us on WTAP at 5, Thursday.

A Washington County man is arrested after police say he used Facebook to make sexual advances toward a 15-year old girl.

Resident At Home When Two People Break In

Look no further for a medical home, the new community medical center at Parkersburg South can help.

Case closed. Wood County Magistrate Robin Waters threw out the case against a Williamstown cheerleading coach.

Pure Water Company Customers Asked to Boil Water

It's one of the biggest events of the season. A classy touch to end the summer. Taste of Parkersburg delights the tastebuds.

The excitement of finally getting a driver's license can sometimes overshadow the responsibility. But a new public program shines a harsh light on the reality of driving especially for teenagers.

Financial issues aside, the Mid-Ohio Valley Airshow is set to be held October 14th at the airport.

That unsightly blob of green in Williamstown is a shining green star now.

The silence was shattered eleven years ago and one local fire department remembers.

People come from near and far to attend the Sternwheel Festival.

President and CEO Mike King announces staffing cuts

repairs being made on main water line