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- Gilmer County man facing attempted murder charge after vehicle accident December 8, 2025GLENVILLE, W.Va. — State police say two men in a car got into a fight and one man stabbed the other causing a crash. It happened Sunday afternoon at around 2 o’clock on state Route 5 near the intersection with Dusk Camp Road in the Stout’s Mills area–not far from Glenville. Troopers have charged James Pritt,…WKMZ Staff
- Glenville State hires WVU assistant Jake Casteel December 8, 2025GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Glenville State didn’t take long to decide on it’s newest head football coach. Jake Casteel, a defensive assistant at WVU, will be the 26th head coach in program history. The former Northern Arizona linebacker served as a defensive assistant under his father, current WVU bandits coach Jeff Casteel. They both joined the staff…WKMZ Staff
- Barrackville resident accused of providing dangerous drugs for juveniles December 8, 2025BARRACKVILLE, W.Va. — An 82 year old Barrackville woman is facing charges for providing dangerous drugs to teens in her home, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators believe Mary Kennedy, 82, provided methamphetamine and fentanyl to five juveniles living in the home. Deputies said Kennedy was the caretaker of two juveniles at the…WKMZ Staff
- Harrison County woman accepts plea in benefits fraud case December 5, 2025BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A Bridgeport woman admitted to stealing public money in a plea deal. Christina Nolte, 42, of Bridgeport, falsified medical records in order to earn disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Investigators say Nolte fraudulently used her fraudulent records to have her federal student loans discharged — totaling more than $242,000. Sentencing…WKMZ Staff
- One killed in Barbour County crash December 5, 2025PHILIPPI, W.Va. — The Barbour County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash in the Philippi area Tuesday night. The Philippi Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene on Elk Creek Road around 11:35 p.m. and found the vehicle with two occupants. One person in the vehicle was deceased and another person had been ejected.…WKMZ Staff
- Harrison County Courthouse closed early due to water issues December 4, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison County Courthouse and the General Services Building closed at 2 p.m. Thursday. Water issues have been cited as the reason for the closure, according to the Exponent Telegram. Clarksburg City Council has moved their Thursday evening meeting to the Board of Education Office on West Main Street as well.WKMZ Staff
- Former Bridgeport councilman in court on improper PI accusations connected to murder case December 4, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County judge officially denied the motion to dismiss the charge against former Bridgeport councilman and investigator Lowell “L.J.” Maxey for operating as an investigator without at license. The motion was denied on Wednesday after Maxey filed a motion to dismiss earlier in the fall. Maxey was charged for operating as a…WKMZ Staff
- Beckstrom family announces organizations for donation in lieu of flowers December 3, 2025WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. — The family of West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom is asking that in lieu of flowers to remember her life, donations be made to two organizations. Spc. Sarah Beckstrom (WVNG) A post on the Facebook page of the Dodd & Reed Funeral Home in Webster Springs said the family is asking donations…WKMZ Staff
- Clarksburg woman sought in child meth case December 2, 2025WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Williamstown Police are looking for a Harrison County woman in connection to a 23-month-old child being exposed to dangerous narcotics. The department obtained two felony warrants for the arrest of Alexis Rachele Thompson, 35, of Clarksburg. Police responded to Camden Clark Memorial Hospital on Oct. 5, 2025 to investigate reports of a toddler…WKMZ Staff
- WVU Extension offers budgeting tips for holiday season purchases December 2, 2025The holiday season has arrived, meaning friends and family members across the country are scrambling for gifts. In light of holiday deals and shopping sprees, Lauren Weatherford, a financial educator from the WVU Extension Office joined WKMZ’s “The Morning Spiel” to offer budgeting advice. Weatherford said a key point in holiday shopping is planning and…WKMZ Staff