Updated: 6:35 AM They spent a combination of 50 years dedicating themselves to bringing about positive change in the lives of kids.

Updated: 6:59 PM It's been a busy year for the Red Cross with the tornadoes in Oklahoma and now the local Parkersburg chapter is doing everything they can here at home.

Updated: 5:13 PM Wood County Schools Assistant Superintendent of School Services, Sue Woodward officially retired Wednesday.

Updated: 5:12 PM Four people are behind bars after six law enforcement agencies raided a home on Hill Street in Parkersburg Wednesday evening.

Updated: 5:11 PM The storms last year left many people out of power for weeks.

Updated: 5:12 PM As this latest storm approached, local emergency management agencies were getting ready for it.

Updated: 5:09 PM A collision between two semis backed up traffic for miles in I-77 in Wood County Wednesday afternoon.

Updated: 5:10 PM Democratic West Virginia Auditor Glen Gainer is considering running for another office, possibly the first district congressional seat now held by Republican David McKinley.

Updated: 5:22 PM Putting lessons of last summers storms to the test. Local mayors are preparing for the possibility of storms on Wednesday and Thursday.

Updated: 5:23 PM The threat of potential storms this week is forcing Habitat For Humanity to reschedule their blitz build.

Updated: 9:44 PM WTAP News is designating today as a Severe Weather Alert Day, There is a strong possibility of severe weather today.

Updated: 5:24 PM Blaze broke out inside dilapidated home

Updated: 5:48 PM Anna Fatta, a student at Jackson Middle School, is this year's 7th grade winner of the West Virginia Auditor's Essay Contest.

Updated: 5:48 PM In today's world, a parent's greatest fear is the reality of an increase in violence at schools.

Updated: 5:47 PM A survey found more than 500 people use it every day in Marietta.

Updated: 7:02 AM June 20th is West Virginia's 150th birthday and Parkersburg is celebrating in style.

Updated: 6:47 AM The Parkersburg Farmer's Market comes to Saturday. It's everything you love about downtown in a weekend sort of way.

Posted: 3:27 PM There's been two high speed car chases across state lines in two weeks, and it's leaving emergency dispatchers with a tough job to do.

Updated: 7:46 AM They made off with copper, as much as they could get their hands on -- and now the Parkersburg Police Department needs your help to catch them.

Updated: 7:56 AM They had the time of their lives at boot camp -- local students from Vienna Elementary School learned discipline, focus and listening skills.

Updated: 4:18 PM Man drives over 100 miles per hour on interstate before flipping

Updated: 4:19 PM A fire early Sunday morning completely destroys a Washington County home. But officials haven't ruled out arson.

Updated: 7:41 PM One driver charged with DUI in a three car collision.

Updated: 4:19 PM The mayor is back in town and bringing business with him.

Updated: 4:20 PM The trial date is set for a man charged in the death of a 3 year-old boy.