Los Angeles drug dealer sentenced to over seven years in Federal prison for methamphetamine crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Los Angeles man was sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison for a drug crime, announced Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto. Terry Cunningham, 32, previously pleaded guilty in December 2015 to distribution of methamphetamine. Read more

Huntington Council Agenda for April 11 includes 48 Hour Parking Discussion

Huntington City Council has released its agenda for the Monday, April 11 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. A work session will be held at 4 p.m. April 7.

The public will be allowed to comment on the 48 hour parking ordinance which the Public Safety Committee returned to the full council with no recommendation. A Herald Dispatch editorial recommended that it be abolished. The ordinance has sparked controversy due to an incident in which a vehicle was towed from in front of the owner's house. It has also been revealed that the ordinance apparently does not allow renters to park in front of their homes without continuously moving their vehicles. Read more

TTA Route Scout Helps Riders Track Buses

The Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA) has announced the launch of a new mobile application to help riders track their buses on their smartphone or through the Tri-State Transit Authority website on an interactive map. Read more

Six Huntington Audit Deficiencies Specified by WV State Auditor

The annual audit by the West Virginia auditor's office has found six deficiencies in Huntington's fiscal 2015-2016 financial accounting. Read more

Huntington Audits Available

WV Auditor Glen Gainer  III has posted on the Chief Inspector page, the results of audits for Huntington and the Water Quality Board for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2015.

This links to the results of this and prior audits which date back to 2005.  Read more

AT&T Rebuilds Cell Site Damaged in Morris Building Fire

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.,  — After months of preparation and deployment work by AT&T* technicians and engineers, a new upgraded cell site on top of the Morris Building in Huntington is operational. In July 2014, a fire swept through the Morris Building and destroyed the AT&T cell site on the roof.

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Marshall University Alumni Association to host annual Alumni Weekend festivities April 22-23

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University and the Marshall University Alumni Association will host the annual Alumni Weekend, April 22-23, with a variety of events held throughout the weekend, all leading up to the 79th annual Alumni Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

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Last chance for free income tax assistance

HUNTINGTON — Tax Day is April 18 this is year, and time is running out for free income tax preparation ser-vices in the Tri-State.

The Financial $tability PartnershipTM of the River Cities, an initiative of the United Way of the River Cities, will be coordinating free tax preparation at the following locations: Read more

VISTA Volunteer Honored by Mayor at Wild Ramp

Mayor Steve Williams honored VISTA volunteer Erica Gallimore at The Wild Ramp on Tuesday morning as part of Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service. Read more

Huntington’s 13th annual Empty Bowls to take place April 15

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.– Among Marshall University ceramics students, Huntington Museum of Art contributions and local potters, more than 1,200 handcrafted bowls will be for sale on Friday, April 15, during Huntington’s 13th annual Empty Bowls.

From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the public can peruse bowls in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. Each Empty Bowl costs $15, includes a modest lunch and pays forward a 90-meal buying power to Facing Hunger Foodbank. Read more

Delegate Miley Encourages PayPal to Consider West Virginia

PayPal announced today that the company will not move forward with their planned expansion into Charlotte, North Carolina, due to the recent passage of discriminatory legislation by the North Carolina General Assembly.  West Virginia House of Delegates Minority Leader Tim Miley (D-Harrison) sent the attached letter to Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal, encouraging the company to consider West Virginia as a potential site for their expansion.

Artist exhibition, presentation, walking panel to be part of anthropology meeting

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.–Students and faculty from Marshall University’s School of Art and Design will play a part in “Reinventing and Reinvesting in the Local for Our Common Good” at this weekend’s 51st annual meeting of the Southern Anthropological Association at the Big Sandy Conference Center in Huntington. Read more

WV revenue collections fall short in March‏

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Department of Revenue today released General Revenue Fund collection numbers for March showing $300.3 million in revenue for the month, an amount that lags nearly $28.6 million below estimates.  Read more

Enterprise presents $20,000 award to Marshall Military and Veterans Affairs

Marshall University Military and Veterans Affairs accepted the $20,000 Jack Taylor Founding Values Award from Enterprise Holdings Tuesday, April 5. Read more

Marshall’s 8th annual Brain Expo rescheduled for April 8

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The 8th annual Brain Expo hosted by Marshall University’s College of Science will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 8, in the Memorial Student Center on Marshall’s Huntington campus.

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Huntington Heroin Use Prevention Conference Attracts Standing Room Crowd

A standing room only crowd filled   the St. Mary's Conference Center , Monday, April 4,  as Prestera Center and the Cabell Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership present a community forum called "Solving the Heroin Crisis."

Mayor Steve Williams delivered opening remarks at the forum. Read more