Grace Koennecke

Athens

Managing Editor at ACRN (Athens, OH)

@ohioalumni

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Articles

Gassaway Kroger closing in late August

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

Gassaway, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Gassaway Kroger is confirmed to close in late August, according to a Kroger spokesperson. The update comes after the store was expected to close this past January but remained open after a new lease agreement was established. “Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to close the Gassaway store,” the spokesperson said. “While we are leaving this location, we will offer each impacted associate the opportunity to transfer to a new location.
Pedestrian hit by car in Charleston

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A pedestrian was hit by a car this afternoon. The accident occurred at 217 Lee St. and the victim was transported by the Charleston Fire Department. The extent of the person’s injuries is unknown. Keep checking WSAZ for the latest. Copyright 2025 WSAZ. All rights reserved.
Slow lane closed on I-64 west bound

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A slow lane of I-64 west bound has been closed for emergency bridge deck repairs. The lane is closed just past the Oakwood Road exit on the blue interstate bridge, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation. It will be closed from now until 7 p.m.Keep checking WSAZ for the latest updates. Copyright 2025 WSAZ. All rights reserved.
Charleston man facing more charges in child pornography case

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man is facing more charges in a federal child pornography investigation. Kenneth McCord, 55, was arrested in March after a California mother of a 15-year-old boy found photos on her son’s iPad that resulted in her going to the FBI, according to court documents. He was initially charged with receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography by a federal grand jury.
Man federally indicted for wiretapping in Cabell County

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va . (WSAZ) - A man has been accused and federally indicted for wiretapping. Darrel Lee Wells was accused of intentionally intercepting oral communication while hosting a foreign exchange student from the end of December of 2021 to early April of 2022, according to court documents. Wells allegedly placed hidden cameras in items, such as a towel hook, to record a 17-year-old girl from Brazil.
Man charged with soliciting minors online in Lincoln County

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man in Lincoln County has been charged with soliciting minors online. West Virginia State Police first received a CPS referral on Feb. 6 that Stephen McCloskey, 40, was sending $400 to two young victims in exchange for sexual videos through Snapchat.
U.S. 33 expansion project begins

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

ATHENS and MEIGS COUNTIES, Ohio (WSAZ) - The Ohio Department of Transportation marked the start of the U.S. 33 expansion project in Athens and Meigs Counties today. According to ODOT, a total of 25 miles of U.S. 33 will be converted from a two-way lane highway to a four-lane, divided highway. These are the last remaining two-lane segments of U.S. 33 between Columbus and the Ohio River, officials said.
The two vehicle crash left one vehicle on its side.

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Charleston Police Department reported a car accident at Quarrier Street this morning. The two vehicle crash left one vehicle on its side. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police. Traffic is moving on Quarrier Street and a wrecker is removing the last vehicle, police said. Copyright 2025 WSAZ. All rights reserved.
First Alert Weather Day | Flood watch until 10 p.m. tonight

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A First Alert Weather Day is in effect after heightened local flash flood risks throughout the past weekend. A flood watch is in effect for central and eastern counties through 10 p.m., according to WSAZ Meteorologist Brandon Butcher. Flood watch in effectThe development of more showers and storms will not have very fast steering currents, keeping the risk in place for more flash flooding. Temperatures will rise into the 80s again this afternoon with times of sunshine.
Remember Doug Skaff Jr.; new details about funeral processions

2 weeks ago | wsaz.com | Grace Koennecke

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A public visitation has been announced to honor former West Virginia Delegate, Doug Skaff Jr.Next Monday, June 16, all are welcome to join Skaff’s family at the West Virginia Culture Center, located at the State Capitol Complex, according to Snodgrass Funeral Home. The public visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.A private funeral service and burial will be held the following day, June 17.