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- Pittsburgh man arrested after pursuit through Harrison, Lewis counties November 3, 2025WESTON, W.Va. — A 29-year-old Pittsburgh man is behind bars after a pursuit early Sunday morning with speeds reaching 115 miles per hour. A deputy from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop the vehicle driven by Francisco Sanchez around 1:54 a.m. in Weston. The deputy said Sanchez drove the wrong way on local streets…WKMZ Staff
- Sale of hospitals in Marion and Preston counties finalized November 3, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Saturday the $60 million sale of four state-owned hospitals to Marx Development has been completed. Gov. Patrick Morrisey “This marks an important milestone in our work to strengthen healthcare services and modernize the state’s operations,” Morrisey said. “West Virginia patients can look forward to enhanced care, modernized facilities, and a…WKMZ Staff
- One killed in ATV crash in Upshur County November 2, 2025ROCK CAVE, W.Va. — One person died in an ATV crash in Upshur County Friday night. Upshur County sheriff’s deputies responded to the single ATV crash at 7:40 p.m. on Gougerville Road. The person on the ATV died in the crash. No other information has been released. The investigation is ongoing. Story by Mike Nolting,…WKMZ Staff
- Police: Former Bridgeport city councilor investigated murder case without a license October 29, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. – A former Bridgeport city councilor has been charged for investigating the alleged Pagan president Ryan Lane’s murder case without a license. The West Virginia State Police announced that Lowell “L.J.” Maxey, 73, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for operating as a private investigator without a license. According to investigators, Maxey…WKMZ Staff
- Marion County judge won’t stop sale of state-owned hospitals October 29, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County judge has ruled the sale of John Manchin Senior Health Care Center is legal and the sale is set to close Friday. The deal $60 million transaction with Marx Development in August includes the sale of the John Manchin Center, plus the Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Jackie Withrow Hospital…WKMZ Staff
- WVRC Media hosting food drive in Clarksburg October 29, 2025CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A food drive will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at the Sam’s Club in Clarksburg on Emily Drive. The eight-hour drive will accept non-perishable foods, meat, Thanksgiving turkeys, condiments or anything else that can make a meal. The one-day drive will end at 5 p.m. East of Chicago Pizza is sponsoring…WKMZ Staff
- Trucker gets the maximum sentence in January I-68 fatal crash October 28, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A truck driver is going to jail for a year after forcing a driver off the I-68 bridge at Cheat Lake near Morgantown in a January snowstorm. Sukhjinder Singh (WVRJA) Sukhjinder Singh was sentenced Monday to the maximum time in jail after pleading guilty last week to negligent homicide. Pennsylvania resident Kevin Lataille…WKMZ Staff
- Report: Multiple people injured in Harrison County wreck October 28, 2025MOUNT CLARE, W.Va. — More than one person received treatment following an head-on wreck in Harrison County on Tuesday. The accident occurred in the morning on the 6000 block of Mount Clare Road in Mount Clare, according to local reporting. It’s not clear exactly how many people were injured, but WBOY is reporting at least…WKMZ Staff
- Two districts plan school consolidation hearings this week October 26, 2025ELKINS, W.Va. — Two school districts are holding public hearings this week for closure and consolidation plans due to falling enrollment. Kristie Skidmore The Randolph County Board of Education will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Elkins High School for the proposed closures of Coalton Elementary School and Midland Elementary School. The students would be…WKMZ Staff
- White Hall, VVFD officials debate substation lease October 26, 2025WHITE HALL, W.Va. — The Valley Volunteer Fire Department could be looking for a new home if White Hall officials move forward with a plan to close their substation. The department received a letter from the town dated Oct. 15 informing them their month-to-month lease will be terminated Nov. 14 and all of the equipment…WKMZ Staff