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One person is being flown to the hospital after a crash in Gallia County that left multiple people injured, troopers say. State Route 7 is closed at this time.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio/gallia-county-oh/person-flown-from-3-vehicle-crash-in-gallia-county-route-7-closed/ 
Person flown from 3-vehicle crash in Gallia County
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – One person is being flown to the hospital after a crash in Gallia County that left multiple people injured, troopers say. According to the Ohio State Highway Patr…
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November 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: A Fallen Soldier Procession motorcade on Thursday night escorted the body of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/fallen-soldier-procession-for-spc-sarah-beckstrom/ 

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November 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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An Ohio man was sentenced in federal court to 26 years in prison for coercing minors into creating nude images and videos that involved sexual conduct. 

https://www.wowktv.com/news/ohio-man-sentenced-for-sexually-exploiting-children/ 
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November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Dozens of Webster Springs residents gathered at the Webster Springs memorial wall on Thanksgiving night for a vigil mourning the death of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/webster-springs-community-mourns-west-virginia-national-guard-member-killed-in-attack/ 
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November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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A study found that this Thanksgiving week, 483,000 pounds of pumpkin, 77 million pounds of ham, and 40.5 million rolls were expected to be purchased.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/how-many-calories-are-in-the-average-thanksgiving-dinner/ 
How many calories are in the average thanksgiving dinner?
According to the Calorie Control Council, many Americans eat around 3,150 calories at a feast.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The Trump administration’s data center push is spurring concerns about energy prices and environmental impacts.
https://www.wowktv.com/hill-politics/trumps-data-center-embrace-spurs-energy-and-environment-concerns/ 
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November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Florida police officers stepped in to make an unexpected delivery after a DoorDash driver accused of driving under the influence was arrested.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/fla-officers-deliver-doordash-order-after-driver-found-asleep-at-the-wheel-charged-with-dui/
Fla. officers deliver DoorDash order after driver found asleep at the wheel charged with DUI
The driver “expressed concern over the undelivered food order in his possession.”
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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The father of three children who went missing in Utah's Wasatch Mountains last month has been charged with child torture.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/are-we-going-to-freeze-to-death-daddy-utah-father-of-overdue-hikers-charged-with-child-torture/ 
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell is suing a woman he accuses of trespassing on his beachfront private property in Florida.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/backstreet-boy-brian-littrell-suing-woman-for-allegedly-trespassing-on-his-beachfront-private-property/ 
Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell suing woman for allegedly trespassing on his beachfront private property
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell wants Walton County beachgoers to ‘Quit playing games’ over the mean high water line. In July, Nexstar’s WMBB repo…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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No matter how Black Friday shopping looks these days, shoppers are always eager to uncover the best deals every year

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/the-best-black-friday-deals-so-far-dyson-keurig-bose-and-more/ 
The best Black Friday deals so far: Dyson, Keurig, Bose and more
BestReviews rounded up the best Black Friday deals of 2025 on TVs, headphones, laptops and more.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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President Trump on Wednesday called a New York Times reporter "ugly, both inside and out" after the outlet posted a story about his health, age and "signs of fatigue."
https://www.wowktv.com/news/trump-calls-female-reporter-ugly-both-inside-and-out-over-hit-piece/ 
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November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in years blazed late into the night on Wednesday as the city’s leader confirmed at least 36 people had died and another 279 people were reported missing.
https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/dozens-dead-nearly-300-missing-in-hong-kong-high-rise-fire/ 
Dozens dead, nearly 300 missing in Hong Kong high-rise fire
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in years blazed late into the night on Wednesday as the city’s leader confirmed at least 36 people, including a firefighter, had died and another 2…
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November 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Hundreds of people all got their dinner from the same place at the annual Frank Veltri Thanksgiving Dinner, which started in Charleston 59 years ago.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/59th-frank-veltri-thanksgiving-dinner-served-to-the-community/ 
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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PHOTOS: The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade included dozens of balloons, floats, clown groups and marching bands.

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/ap-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-set-to-kick-off-in-manhattan/ 
PHOTOS: The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) — The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man to the New York City skies on Thursday, as floats featuring Labubu and Lego graced the stree…
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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BREAKING: U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia National Guard has passed away, according to her father and to President Donald Trump.

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/west-virginia-national-guards-u-s-army-spc-sarah-beckstrom-passes-away/ 
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November 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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A boater who set out on a fishing trip to celebrate his 70th birthday recounted the moments that led to his catamaran capsizing and later being rescued by the Coast Guard.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/the-night-was-real-tough-boaters-in-florida-rescued-after-clinging-to-capsized-catamaran-overnight/ 
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November 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Children's pajamas sold on Amazon have been recalled over risks of burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.https://www.wowktv.com/news/childrens-pajamas-sold-on-amazon-recalled-for-risk-of-death-from-burn-hazard/
Children’s pajamas sold on Amazon recalled for ‘risk of death from burn hazard’
The items were sold on Amazon between May 2021 and October 2025 for around $31.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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An American woman has been reported missing after she failed to return to a cruise ship in the Caribbean.

https://www.wowktv.com/national-news/us-woman-missing-after-not-returning-to-cruise-ship-in-caribbean/ 
US woman missing after not returning to cruise ship in Caribbean
Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn’t return to the bus or ship.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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This year marks the 77th Annual Commode Bowl, as the River Rats and the Hillside Rams faced off in a time-honored Kanawha County tradition.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/rats-and-rams-face-off-in-dunbars-77th-commode-bowl/ 
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November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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WOWK wants to recognize the great contributions women have made to our nation and local communities. And we need your help! Nominate a Remarkable Woman at the following link:

https://www.wowktv.com/the-tri-states-remarkable-women-2026/ 
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November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Gov. Morrisey spoke Thursday after meeting with the families and units of the two WVNG members shot Wednesday, including on the conflicting reports he received in the hours after.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/morrisey-speaks-on-shooting-of-two-wvng-members/ 
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November 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at WOWK 13 News!
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November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee zoo, has died. She turned two years old on July 31.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/kipekee-rare-spotless-giraffe-at-tennessee-zoo-dies/ 
Kipekee, rare spotless giraffe at Tennessee zoo, dies
RIP, Kipekee ❤️
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November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The two Thanksgiving favorites have more in common than not. They’re similar in color, taste and texture, and derived from European carrot pie. Learn more here: https://www.wowktv.com/news/thanksgiving-pie-debate-sweet-potato-or-pumpkin/
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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West Virginia Gov. Morrisey is in DC following yesterday's shooting of two WVNG members. He says they are in "very critical condition."

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/authorities-identify-wvng-members-in-critical-condition-after-shooting/ 
Authorities identify WVNG members in critical condition after shooting
Video of Wednesday evening coverage WASHINGTON, DC (WOWK) – Two West Virginia National Guard members remain in critical condition after being shot in Washington, D.C. US Attorney Jeanine Pirr…
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November 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM