West Virginia
West Virginia Strongman state championships show off strength and sportsmanship
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Strongman Corporation State Championship was held in Kingwood on Saturday.
More than 70 athletes competed in competitions such as the deadlift, yolk walk, overhead and “sandbags of suffering” in hopes that they would punch their ticket to the national strongman competition later this year.
More than 200 spectators were expected to stop by the Craig Civic Center and watch the display of strength, sportsmanship and friendly competition.
Stewart Reed, one of the organizers for the West Virginia state Strongman Championships, spoke with 12 News about the unique environment of the competitions.
“Strongman is very much a community that cares about each other but still want to compete. It’s a way to express your strength and express a very fulfilling and rewarding hobby actually,” Reed said.
Athletes from eight different states were in attendance, ready to show off the hard work they had put in leading up to the competition.
This year’s competition was hosted by the Lift Hard Strength Club out of Preston County.
HAMLIN, WV (WVNS) – Troopers with the West Virginia State Police Hamlin Detachment are investigating an alleged robbery.
According to a press release from the West Virginia State Police, Troopers responded to reports of a robbery and arrived at the 7-11 gas station in Hamlin to investigate.
The press release stated that during the investigation, Troopers talked to the assistant manager of the 7-11 gas station, who claimed that when they were trying to deposit money at City National Bank, someone took a hold of them from behind and threw them down to the floor. The suspect fled on foot after taking U.S. money out of the 7-11 banker’s bag. Although not confirmed, the suspect is thought to be male and was wearing dark khaki pants.
This matter is still under investigation.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Mega Millions, Daily 3 on April 28, 2026
The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on April 28.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 28 drawing
14-36-41-47-66, Mega Ball: 15
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 3 numbers from April 28 drawing
3-2-2
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from April 28 drawing
7-7-8-7
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 25 numbers from April 28 drawing
03-15-16-17-21-22
Check Cash 25 payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
West Virginia
Dangerous man committed for insanity escapes West Virginia mental hospital, state police searching
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia State Police are searching for a Huntington man after authorities said he escaped from River Park Hospital.
Troopers from the Huntington Detachment responded to the hospital on April 27, 2026, after receiving reports that James Ryan Yost, 50, had fled the facility.
Authorities said Yost is considered dangerous.
Law enforcement officers, including members of the Huntington Police Department, searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate him.
According to state police, hospital staff provided a Morgan County Circuit Court order showing Yost had been committed to the custody of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources by reason of insanity. The order remains in effect until February 2098.
Yost has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database as an escapee.
He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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