We've all been there: you try to open a jar containing your favorite snack, and the lid is stuck! This week's Test It Tuesday product claims to be the solution to that pickle.  The Robo Twist claims to be the jar opener of the future, but does the latest "twist" on kitchen gadgets live up to its name? We tried the product on a variety of different jars of all sizes containing pickles, salsa, fruit spread, and olives. The Robo Twist requires two AA batteries. Followin...

The Clarksburg Water Board will be holding a river clean up at the location site of the previous West Milford Dam.

A home invasion robbery is being investigated by the West Virginia State Police and troopers are asking for help from the public to solve the case.  The home invasion happened at around 9 a.m. in the Rock Creek area of Raleigh County on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017.   Brandon Lee Cantley is wanted for questioning in connection with the case.  Apparently two women were tied up during the robbery.  They have not been identified and troopers said they were not injured...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. intelligence officials assess that North Korea has successfully produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles. That would mean North Korea has passed a crucial threshold on the path to becoming a full-fledged nuclear power. The Post story, citing unnamed U.S. intelligence officials, said the confidential analysis was completed last month by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency...

One fatality was reported after a single-vehicle accident that happened Sunday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. on Route 50 in Harrison County.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced an immediate recall for Polaris Scrambler all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to equipment failure. According to the CPSC, the recall includes 2,800 units of model year 2014 through 2017 Scrambler XP 1000 ATVS. At least nine incidents have been reported of the throttle release switch failing, and has caused two injuries thus far.  The CPSC warns that all consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and cont...

The State Fair of West Virginia is setting up their rides Monday.  As they prepare for the State Fair on Thursday, officials are watching closely as rides are assembled.   Though the incident of a ride collapsing at the Ohio State Fair on July 26 is a completely separate company, it makes the Reithoffer Shows at the State Fair of West Virginia check things they would not normally check.    "When you get a ride it gives you a specific checklist to inspe...

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia's State Fair opens Thursday and fair officials say they will offer various admission discounts during its 10-day run in Lewisburg. On opening day, gates open at 2 p.m. with $5 admission tickets and $20 ride passes until 11 p.m. Other specials include $1 admission from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Children 12 and under can enter free every day. Daily adult tickets at the gate cost $11. The fair's concert series begins Thursday evening ...

Many communities are still recovering from flooding that hit multiple areas of the Mountain State.  There are a number of local resources available for flood victims including Nativibes Art Gallery in Mannington. Nativibes Art Gallery is one of many area organizations working to help flood victims.  Gallery Owner Ben Kolb and volunteers are taking the supplies directly to people who need them, especially in remote areas.   "It was important to get som...

POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) - State Troopers in Pocahontas County tell our sister station 59 News a child's body was found near a wrecked car Sunday morning.The mother, Erica Newsome wrecked the car near Route 250 in the Allegheny Mountain area around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Witnesses told troopers they saw the mother try to hide the 11-year-old child's body over the hillside. Troopers say it was only a minor accident...

A former high school teacher and coach appeared in Harrison County Magistrate Court Tuesday.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Authorities say a West Virginia man found dead and handcuffed in a river likely drowned after he ran away from authorities. News outlets report the body of 43-year-old Howard Stiltner was found in the Kanawha River on Saturday. An autopsy confirmed his identity Monday, and preliminary evidence suggests he died from drowning. The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that Stiltner was arrested on an obstruction charge. He ran away as au...

If you've ever wanted to be a police officer and be outdoors, we've got good news for you. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources law enforcement office is looking to hire a few people.

According to the Buckhannon Fire Chief John Townsend, a vehicle fire started inside the A and O Railroad building early Monday evening.Townsend said the fire was contained to the maintenance pick up truck that rides the rails. 

WBOY is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. To help WBOY celebrate, Elkins Mayor Van Broughton read a proclamation to make August 7 "WBOY TV 60th Anniversary Day." WBOY's Jeff Schrock was on hand for Monday's ceremony. WBOY would like to say "thank you" to the city of Elkins for joining in our on-going anniversary celebration.

According to officials from Randolph County 911, a vehicle accident occurred outside Fast Break gas station in Beverly.  Randolph County Sheriff, State Police, Beverly Fire Department, and Randolph County EMS responded. A single vehicle hit two pedestrians outside the business around 9 p.m. on Friday August 4. Law enforcement was on scene to detour traffic around the incident. One person was dead on scene and the second was transported to Davis Medical Center in Elkins...

DAYTON, OH (WDTN/WCMH) — A toddler is in critical condition and four others are with child protective services after Dayton Police were called to a home with “deplorable” conditions on a report that a child was not breathing. Early Sunday morning, a woman called 911 to report that her 1-year-old granddaughter was not breathing. When medics arrived, they found the child unresponsive. The home was littered with feces and 15 dead animals — mostly snakes, includin...

UPDATE (8/7/17 10:12 a.m.): PAULDING COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) – Multiple law enforcement agencies continue to search for an “armed and dangerous” prisoner who escaped from a transport van Friday afternoon northeast of Paulding. Paulding County Sheriff Jason Landers said the search for 32-year-old Brandon Powell is primarily located between Antwerp – his place of residence – and the area where he got away from Deputy Robert Miller at County Road 133 and 176. ...

One person was taken to the hospital after a fire engine crashed on Dean Drive in Boothsville. 911 officials said the Boothsville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched just before 7:30 p.m. to a fire on Sapps Run Road.  The fire truck swerved to miss an oncoming car and sideswiped a tree. The driver of the truck was treated and then released at United Hospital Center.  The crash resulted in about $6,000 in damage to the fire truck. The Marion County Sh...

A Monongalia County man is facing a felony charge after officers said he fired a handgun inside a Morgantown nightclub.