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- ‘It’s a crushing blow to your entire community’: Longtime sportswriter Chris Johnson leaves behind lasting legacy October 2, 2025— By Rich Stevens, WVSWA.org Chris Johnson’s 28 years as a professional sportswriter were driven by pride and the knowledge that his efforts brought recognition to West Virginia high school and college athletes. His “small role” in the endeavor — his words — showed the selfless nature of Johnson, a life member of the West…WKMZ Staff
- Two people injured second I-79 accident near Lost Creek October 2, 2025LOST CREEK, W.Va. — HealthNet landed in response to an accident on I-79 Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred between Lost Creek and Jane Lew around mile marker 107 after 1 p.m. WDTV is reporting that a box truck collided with a van. One person was trapped inside of a vehicle when first responders arrived. One person was…WKMZ Staff
- Ohio man accepts plea deal in pursuit case October 1, 2025ELKINS, W.Va. — An Ohio man accused of attempting to run over an Elkins Police Department officer has agreed to plead guilty to one count of fleeing in a vehicle with reckless indifference. Prosecutors dropped the charged of attempted murder against Kevin Allen Strickland, 32, of Sunbury, Ohio, in the plea agreement. Assistant Randolph County Prosecutor…WKMZ Staff
- Barbour County man charged in years long abuse of child September 30, 2025BARBOUR COUNTY, W.Va. — A man in Barbour County is in custody and charged with sexually abusing a young girl over a five-year period near her home. Roscoe Keener, 76, apparently confessed to West Virginia State Police the abuse continued for five years. The girl told police that Keener assaulted her in an outbuilding that Keener…WKMZ Staff
- Michigan man wanted in connection to Harrison County stabbing September 30, 2025WILSONBURG, W.Va. — A suspect has been identified in connection to the Sunday night targeted attack in Harrison County. Devante Lavell-Maurice Smith, 32, of Detroit, Michigan, is wanted in connection to a targeted stabbing at Christine’s Hot Spot on Wilsonburg Road. His whereabouts are not currently known. Smith is believed to be 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds.…WKMZ Staff
- Hearing delayed until February for former Lewis County youth pastor September 30, 2025WESTON, W.Va. — A preliminary hearing for a former Lewis County youth pastor accused of sexually assaulting several young girls has been continued until February. John Radcliff (WVRJA) The prosecution has notified the court of new evidence, recorded interviews from when John Radcliff’s alleged victims went to the police years ago. The continuance gives both…WKMZ Staff
- WKMZ contributor Chris Johnson passes away September 29, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Long-time WKMZ contributor Chris Johnson, the famed high school sports writer and advocate who worked with the Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram, WKMZ and more recently Connect-Bridgeport, died unexpectedly Monday. Johnson was the long-running co-host of WKMZ’s Friday morning high school football (and later all high school sports) program, The Friday Free for All. He joined the…WKMZ Staff
- Man dies at hospital shortly after wreck in Weston September 29, 2025WESTON, W.Va. — State police say a Harrison County man died Monday after his car crashed in Weston. Troopers believe Jereme Woodson, 45, of Clarksburg, suffered a medical episode contributing to the crash that happened at about 9:05 a.m. at the intersection of Berlin Road and Virginia Avenue in Weston. Woodson’s vehicle went off the road…WKMZ Staff
- Harrison County stabbing under investigation September 29, 2025WILSONBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a stabbing near Wilsonburg in Harrison County. The incident, which police believe is isolated, occurred Sunday night after 10:30 p.m. at Christine’s Hot Spot next to the BFS on Wilsonburg Road. Healthnet flew the victim to the hospital. They underwent surgery and are in stable…WKMZ Staff
- Suspect arrested for using fraud to raid a victim’s bank account September 28, 2025BELINGTON, W.Va. — A New York man is behind bars after investigators say he used a fake drivers license to withdraw money from an individual’s account at a Barbour County bank. Alonzo Thompson Alonzo Thompson, 63, of Port Chester, New York faces charges of forgery and uttering, obtaining money, identity theft, and grand larceny. The…WKMZ Staff