Colby Johnson

Reporter for @WHSVnews @JMU alum former @JMUBreezeTV anchor
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@TJEck_TV @wicztv @NeubauerSuh @tturgeontv This is awesome congrats TJ!

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Breaking news: After a five day trial a jury has found Cristina Landon guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Patricia Walker in Strasburg last July. I'll have the details tonight on @WHSVnews at 5 and 6.

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I'll have the latest on the search for Ashley Eaton, the missing 22-year-old Page County woman tonight at 5 and 6 on WHSV.

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The area will be searched by a ground crew, using drones and “aviation operations.” https://t.co/KN0BjTO8TH

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A threat led to Harrisonburg and Rocktown High School being closed an a 16-year-old being arrested. I spoke with Harrisonburg Police today about how they handle these kinds of threat and the recent trend of School threats across the nation. Tonight on @WHSVnews .

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Tonight on @WHSVnews I spoke with Petra Linck, a McGaheysville artist who's performance art about remembering 9/11 has been added to the National 9/11 archives this year. Check out the story tonight at 5 and 6.

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Wahama 45, East Hardy 14 @EastHardyHigh @MetroNewsPrep @WHSVScoreZone @WHSVColby @arychwal @GEaganPXP

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Really cool story today. I got to talk with Brian Smith, a Stanley man who has become a sensation on TikTok and other social media from his videos trying Fly Fishing ties and explaining their history. Check it out tonight on @WHSVnews.

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Tonight on @WHSVnews I've learned today that West Virginia State Police are preparing to close the case of Cassie Sheetz who disappeared while hiking in the Spruce Knob over three years ago. We hear from Cassie's mother and break down why no charges are being filed.

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Tragic news from Augusta Co tonight. Just confirmed, 3 are dead, one is at the hospital. @WHSVColby is on scene with a live report
We are still working to learn more about this deadly crash with a train. Stay with @WHSVnews
https://t.co/gHb3OMFd5P

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I'm live at the scene with what we know so far on @WHSVnews at 10.

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BREAKING NEWS: A train crashed into a vehicle in Augusta County. VSP is investigating. https://t.co/ZRdibXh3q7

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I'll have reactions from the Dayton community tonight on @WHSVnews at 5 and 6.

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I’m here at the scene of a major fire in Downtown Dayton. Here’s what I know so far:
It’s an electrical fire that got out of control and College Ave. is closed in Dayton. Follow this thread for updates. @WHSVnews

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Rockingham County Sheriff's Office is holding its active shooter response training today and Wednesday at Mountain View Elementary School. @WHSVColby will have more on the training tonight at 5:00 and 6:00.

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Virgina is receiving $1.48 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion across the state. I spoke with @GovernorVA Glenn Youngkin today about how it's just the latest step in his efforts to close the state's digital divide. Tonight on @WHSVnews.

[Aubrey Urbanowicz @WeatherAubs]

Colby is our Dam reporter!
He's been following Shenandoah Co since last year- water levels are still extremely low and of course concerning

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You can really see how localized the rain has been over the last two months in Shenandoah County. Even so, the average rainfall for each month should be around 4".
We're significantly below that
@WHSVColby

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Water levels in the Shenandoah River remain concerningly low. With Shenandoah County considering a resolution for agricultural drought relief from the state I checked in with the Burnshire Hydroelectric Dam in Woodstock to see what the impact of the drought has been. @WHSVnews

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The Town of Mount Jackson is preparing to finalize the purchase of a 4 acre property that will help it expand Lions Park. I've got the details on the ambitious project tonight on @WHSVnews.

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Tonight’s BOS work sessions is open to the public.

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Breaking News: Virginia State Police has confirmed it is investigating The Town of Broadway's financial situation. This comes after months of rumors about missing funds in the town's budget. I'll have more on what we know and don't know tonight on @WHSVnews.

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Also coming up at 10 and 11 I talked with Kansas City Chiefs DB @JohnsonNazeeh as he prepares to return home to Winchester this wekeend. He's hosting a football camp for a great cause as part of his 13's Promise Foundation. Check it out tonight on @WHSVnews.

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Today was the 80th anniversary of DDay and I was lucky enough to talk with Don Stevens, a WWII veteran living in Harrisonburg. He shared the amazing story of how the war brought two families from across the world together as one. Tonight on @WHSVnews at 10 and 11.