Zach Shrivers

Weekend Anchor/Producer/MMJ

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Zach graduated from Ohio University in the spring of 2019. By July, he had joined the WTAP newsroom as a reporter. Since then, he has moved behind the desk two days a week as the station's weekend anchor. He still reports Wednesday through Friday.

Regional

UPDATE: Grand jury clears Wood County deputy in fatal shooting

Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 2:39 PM EST

By Zach Shrivers and Dennis Bright

Shooting occurred during fight on Stillwell Road in October

Regional

This is Home: Teen cancer survivor delivers Christmas gifts to Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 9:36 PM EST

By Zach Shrivers

A senior at Alexander High School delivers Christmas gifts to kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Regional

Drive-through event shows support for officer who tased Marietta woman

Updated: Sep. 26, 2020 at 10:16 PM EDT

By Zach Shrivers

A large number of people drive through Logan, Ohio in support of a police officer who has reportedly been receiving threats after he tased a Marietta woman on Wednesday.

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Local

W.Va. business owners react to lifted capacity restriction

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Tori Yorgey

After roughly a year of shutdowns and capacity limitations, Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that businesses will be able to open their doors to full capacity. However, social distancing must still be maintained.

Local

Looking at West Virginia’s COVID-19 infection rate compared with past months

Updated: 7 hours ago

By WSAZ News Staff

We have a look at how much better the state is doing regarding the COVID-19 infection rate compared with the super surges that followed the holiday season.

Local

Looking at vaccine distribution throughout the Tri-State

Updated: 8 hours ago

By WSAZ News Staff

We have a look at the vaccination effort in all three states.

Local

Dozens arrested on various charges in Huntington, including drug offenses

Updated: 8 hours ago

By WSAZ News Staff

The first phase of the operation started with investigators executing five narcotics search warrants in different locations across Huntington.

Local

Officials stress importance of reporting storm damage ahead of FEMA’s visit to Johnson County

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Kimberly Keagy

“It’s the only way FEMA knows where we’ve been hit at. They need those addresses so they can come out and look at the situation to make determinations on everybody’s individual needs,” said the county judge-executive.

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Local

Jackson, Ohio deputies hand out beacon light bulbs

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Marlee Pinchok

“It’s simply a tool to make someone know that something is not right,” Sheriff Tedd Frazier said.

Local

Neighbors, passersby help Lawrence County families fight house fire

Updated: 11 hours ago

By John Lowe

A home restoration crew just down the road rushed to help a family in Kitts Hill.

Local

Fayette County woman receives nearly 6-year prison sentence for federal drug crime

Updated: 13 hours ago

By WSAZ News Staff

Trina Tellez-Mullins, 36, of Oak Hill, received 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Local

Roads still closed due to flooding in Kentucky

Updated: 13 hours ago

By WSAZ News Staff

According to the Kentucky Department of Highways District 9, flood gates are still up in Catlettsburg.

Local

WVDEP investigating blowout at former T&T Mine

Updated: 14 hours ago

By WSAZ News Staff

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is currently investigating a blowout from the former T&T Mine Complex that is discharging into the confluence of Muddy Creek and the Cheat River in Preston County.

Local

Temporary closure of KY 32 in Elliott County next week

Updated: 14 hours ago

By WSAZ News Staff

The closure begins on March 8.