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Judge will allow body cam video in trial of man accused in trooper’s shooting death

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County circuit judge says prosecutors will be able to show body cam video in connection with an upcoming trial for the man charged with killing a state police trooper.
Timothy Kennedy (Photo/WVRJA)
Timothy Kennedy, 31, is charged in the June 2023 shooting death of Sgt. Cory Maynard.
Judge Joshua Butcher heard testimony in a pretrial hearing Friday and ruled, as reported by WCHS-TV, the jury can view the video that came from the body camera Maynard was wearing.
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No. 23 BYU starts fast to secure 38-24 victory, keep Mountaineers winless in Big 12

Oct 3, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) runs after a catch against West Virginia Mountaineers safety Justin Harrington (8) during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesOct 3, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesOct 3,

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Mohigans improve to 6-0 with 28-7 win over Wheeling Park

MORGANTOWN – In a game where neither Morgantown nor Wheeling Park was at full strength, Morgantown’s Zaiden Lockett stepped up and rushed for a season-high 84 yards and two touchdowns, leading Morgantown (6-0) to a 28-7 victory over Wheeling Park (4-2). 
Lockett was started at tailback in place of  Isaiah Thompson, who sustained an injury during the second half of Morgantown’s win last week against Spring Mills. Additionally, Morgantown’s quarterback, Maddox Twigg, was a game-time decision after

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Roundup: GW survives test from Parkersburg, Princeton remains perfect

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Take a look at the significant results in Week 6 of the high school football season in West Virginia.
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George Washington 37, Parkersburg 30 — The Patriots rallied from a 17-9 halftime deficit to defeat the Big Reds at Stadium Field. Jaden Black toted the ball 16 times for 99 yards and three touchdowns. Sameje Wesley reeled in eight passes for 149 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown toss from Cy Persinger. Persinger completed 15-of-25 passes for 254 yards.
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Bridgeport puts it on Fort Hill for 20th straight victory, 49-14

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Clay-Battelle deals Meadow Bridge first loss, 54-12

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Doddridge surges in second half to stay undefeated with 21-7 win over Petersburg

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Gov. Morrisey appoints retired U.S. Army officer to represent the 48th District in the House of Delegates

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Governor Patrick Morrisey announcing Friday he has appointed Gregory A. Watt to represent the 48th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Watts, who is from Hacker Valley, is a retired U.S. Army officer who served 28 years of active-duty service and more than 16 years in defense contracting and program management. He currently serves as Director of Programmatic Solutions Architecture for JANUS Research Group. In this role her supports military modernization and

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Charleston teenager pleads not guilty in deadly gas station shooting

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A Charleston teenager who is accused in connection with a deadly gas station shooting entering a not guilty plea in court on Friday morning.
Jacob Fields, 18, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Tiffany Clorenia Adkins, 42, of Marmet.
Fields was arrested and charged with murder two days after Adkins was shot in the parking lot of a Sheetz convenience store.
Originally, Fields told police he was cleaning his gun when it accidentally discharged, fatally striking Adkins.
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Morrisey, Ruby celebrate re-opening of state’s national park visitor services amid government shutdown

LANSING, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey, state Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby and others celebrated the state’s two national parks staying open during a Friday press conference at the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center.
On Thursday, Morrisey announced a donation agreement to keep the visitor services for NRG and Harpers Ferry open. The agreement includes the state paying $97,986.56 to keep everything functional.
“Not only is West Virginia open in terms of its national parks, we

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