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- Space heater used to thaw pipes blamed in Marion County fire January 27, 2026FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A space heater is apparently to blame for a Tuesday morning fire in Marion County. Volunteers from the Winfield District were called to structure in East Park Village at 11:37 a.m in Fairmont. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming up from the floor and quickly extinguished it. The residents…WKMZ Staff
- United Way of Harrison and Doddridge County begin search for next Executive Director January 27, 2026CLARKSBURG, W.Va. –The United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties announced Monday afternoon that they have opened a search for its next Executive Director. According to their news release, this follows the planned departure of outgoing Executive Director Martin Howe, who served in the role for the past year. “Leading the United Way of Harrison and…WKMZ Staff
- One arrested following Marion County suspected arson, burglary January 27, 2026MARION COUNTY, W.Va – Deputies in Marion County have arrested a man accused of stealing a safe from a home then setting it on fire. Investigators believe Ulrick Burdette, 24, entered the home on Pricketts Fort Road early Sunday evening to take the safe. Police say Burdette took the safe and fled the scene. Fire…WKMZ Staff
- Frigid temperatures to continue throughout the week January 26, 2026Frigid winter temperatures are expected to lock in for the next week, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service told MetroNews that temperatures will remain in the single digits with wind chill values below zero for much of the week. “This is a cold outbreak that we haven’t seen in…WKMZ Staff
- Morrisey says internal investigation underway after death of Taylor County girl January 25, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the state Department of Human Services is investigating a Taylor County case that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl. Gov. Patrick Morrisey “The Department of Human Services has opened up an investigation,” Morrisey said during a media briefing last Friday. “We’re looking at all of the details…WKMZ Staff
- Funeral for Preston County 911 director set for Saturday January 24, 2026KINGWOOD, W.Va. — First responders across the region and the Preston County community are mourning the loss of former director of the Preston County Emergency Management Agency Duane Hamilton. Duane Hamilton Hamilton died at the Cleveland Clinic this week. Visitation was underway Friday afternoon at Bolyard Funeral Home in Newburg. Preston County EMA Assistant Director Justin…WKMZ Staff
- Federal authorities offer reward for missing fugitive January 24, 2026CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 for help from the public to locate a fugitive wanted on a warrant out of Gilmer County. Carl Nicholson The Gilmer County warrant issued Feb. 2, 2023, charged Carl Leon Nicholson Jr., 61, with failure to update sex offender registration, sexual assault, and domestic violence.…WKMZ Staff
- Fairmont looks to fill vacant council seat January 24, 2026FAIRMONT, W.Va. –– Officials in the city of Fairmont accepting letters of interest or resumes to fill the 5th District seat following the death Chuck Warner. Warner died last weekend at the age of 81. The information can be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Fairmont until noon Wednesday. The term would…WKMZ Staff
- Storm Watch goes to Storm Warning as system approaches the Mountain State January 23, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It appears the ‘warm wedge’ will have an impact on the massive winter storm moving across the country and set to hit West Virginia Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for most of the entire state with 9 to 12 inches of snow possible in some areas. The Winter…WKMZ Staff
- One child transported after morning bus wreck in Upshur County January 22, 2026FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — One child was taken to the hospital after a school bus wreck in Upshur County. Upshur County Sheriff’s Deputies said the bus was travelling State Route 20 near French Creek and the driver hit a patch of black ice during the Thursday morning run. The driver lost control and the bus…WKMZ Staff