WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wood County officials are at the scene of a reported house fire. There is not much information available at this time. According to dispatchers with the Wood County 911 ...

A deputy with the Wood County Sheriff's Office says three people were sent to the hospital after a rear-end collision crash between three cars on the 3100 block of Staunton Turnpike.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wood County 911 says a couple of injuries were reported in a three car crash. No one has been transported, and we do not know the extent of those injuries. No road or lane ...

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920.

WVU-P’s Innovation and Technology Center opens for classes The new ITC center opened just in time for the first day of classes on Monday.

Dwight Smith, 61, of Parkersburg passed away August 12, 2025 in Parkersburg, WV. Dwight was born on August 14, 1963 in Buckhannon, WV. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation ...

The Parkersburg South High School class of 1975 celebrated its 50th reunion this past weekend.

Brief relief from heat and humidity A weak cold front pushes through the area overnight leading to Monday’s high in the mid-80s with comfortable humidity as well.

Fanelli said the tire shop thanks the Parkersburg community for supporting them so they can have the annual giveaway.

Some of the groups in the parade were the Parkersburg Fire Department, the Parkersburg Homecoming Queen, and our own Henry Grof and Phyllis Smith.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Runners from West Virginia, Ohio, and all over the state and world came to compete in the 13-mile race. The event also included a half marathon walk, 2 mile run and walk, ...