Lead Stories

Attorney General Morrisey Expands Fight Against Human Trafficking

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced that intense training to target and reduce human trafficking will be offered to county prosecutors across the state. Read more

Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Makes Unexpected Stops in Huntington

The Queen of the Mississippi, one of the largest sternwheeler boats on the Ohio River, is making a second, unexpected stop in Huntington. Due to high river levels, the boat was not able to make a scheduled stop in Marietta and will visit Huntington instead. This is actually their second visit to the city this week. Read more

Barboursville Shooter Turns Self in

"I never felt unsafe. Not gonna life, it was nerve wracking, but I never doubted you guys for a minute," Barboursville Mayor Chris Tatum said in a post complementing the Barboursville Police Department, Huntington Police Department, Cabell County Sheriff's Office, Milton Police Department and the West Virginia State Police on the arrest of Jeremy Bartrum.  Read more

Rising high school juniors to “GEAR UP” for college during annual college prep academy

Wednesday, more than 220 rising high school juniors are expected to arrive in Huntington, WV, to participate in a summer academy that gives students a taste of college life. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine research team defines possible anti-aging intervention

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — New research from a team at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine demonstrates that the Na/K-ATPase oxidant amplification loop (NAKL) is intimately involved in the aging process and may serve as a target for anti-aging interventions. Read more

W.Va. AG, 22-State Coalition Successfully Preserve Free Speech Rights of Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a coalition of 22 states declared victory after the U.S. Supreme Court voted to reverse a lower court decision that infringed upon the free speech rights of pro-life pregnancy centers.  Read more

Gilbert to represent conference on NCAA Division I Presidential Forum

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert has been selected to represent Conference USA on the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum. His term will begin Sept. 1, 2018, and end Aug. 31, 2022. Read more

Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston man caught selling methamphetamine in July 2017 pled guilty June 26 to a federal drug conspiracy charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Read more

Wisconsin Man Sentenced in Charleston For Passport Fraud

CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- An Indian national and Wisconsin resident who attempted to apply for a West Virginia birth certificate using a fake passport was sentenced yesterday to time served and three years of supervised release, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  Stuart commended the investigative work of the Diplomatic Security Service within the United States Department of State. Read more

Two Honduran National Men Sentenced for Illegally Reentering the United States

BECKLEY, W.Va. –  Jeyson Francisco Sanchez-Castillo and Olvin Alexis Ramos-Diaz both were sentenced  to time served for the felony offense of Reentry of a Removed Alien, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.   Read more

Ten Indicted on Methamphetamine Charges Following "Operation Crystal Clear"

(LANCASTER, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Fairfield County Prosecuting Attorney R. Kyle Witt, and members of the Fairfield-Hocking-Athens Major Crimes Unit and Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force announced today the takedown of a major methamphetamine trafficking organization that is believed to have been among the largest suppliers of methamphetamine in Fairfield County. Read more

Marshall health informatics program ranked one of the best by College Choice

Marshall University’s health informatics program has been ranked among the best in the country. Read more

HIMG safe medication disposal now available to patients

The Pharmacy at HIMG is now offering a safe medication disposal service to patients during regular pharmacy hours. Read more

Marshall Health begins renovations on residential treatment facility

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Construction is underway on what will become the region’s newest residential treatment facility for women and their children. Read more

Afternoon with Don Hatfield celebrating his new book Newspaperman...a Memoir

(Huntington, WV) Join The Red Caboose as we celebrate local author Don Hatfield and his new book, Newspaperman… a Memoir., with a book signing. The reception for Mr. Hatfield will take place at the Visitor’s Center at Heritage Station on Saturday, June 30th from noon - 2pm. Newspaperman… a Memoir and Mr. Hatfield’s other books will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Read more

Governor Calls Legislative Special Session to Consider Impeachment of Supreme Court Justice

 Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation today calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in special session at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Read more

Man Shot in Guyandotte Sunday Morning

Huntington Police continue investigating after a man sustained a leg wound about 8 a.m. in the 700 block of Buffington Street.  Read more

BREAKING ... Major Fire Reported at Milton Flea Market

A major fire has been reported at the Milton Flea Market. The initial dispatch came about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Video from the scene shows flames shooting in the air. As of 1:20 a.m. the fire is reportedly out. One report suggests major damage to a Chinese section, rest intact. More official reports will follow.

Dedication to honor the Late Lt. Carwood Lipton

The late 1st Lt. Carwood Lipton , a World War II veteran, will be honored by the City of Huntington at a sign dedication, Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church , 2600 Washington Blvd. Read more

Fireworks Prohibited in Huntington

The City of Huntington has issued a reminder  that the use of consumer fireworks (bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortar shells and firecrackers) are prohibited in city limits. As the saying goes, if it goes boom or flies through the air, it is not allowed. Read more

Detectives Investigate Seventh Avenue Huntington Shooting

The Huntington Police Department continues an investigation into the shooting of  Kacy Banks, 25, who was shot before 7 a.m. Friday , June 22,  in the 1500 block of 7th Avenue. Read more

School of Pharmacy receives grant money from Walgreens for diversity initiatives

he Marshall University School of Pharmacy has received a $12,000 grant from Walgreens to support diversity outreach and inclusion initiatives. Read more

MU Graduation list for May 2018 available

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The names of more than 1,500 students who were awarded degrees from Marshall University May 5 are listed on the university's website. Read more

Teachers converge at Marshall for SREB engineering training

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Weisberg Division of Engineering has been hosting teachers from states represented by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for two weeks of specialized engineering training. Read more

Miss West Virginia 2018 Competition June 28-30 in Morgantown

Next weekend twenty local representatives will be competing for the title of Miss West Virginia 2018. The Scholarship Preliminary Pageant will be held at the Metropolitan Theatre in Morgantown, West Virginia on Thursday, June 28th and Friday, June 29th, 2018 at 7:30pm. Read more

Huntington Offering Amnesty on Overdue Citations

The City of Huntington will offer an amnesty period that includes reduced fines for those with outstanding officer-written citations or compliance (property) citations from 2012 or prior. Read more

W.Va. AG Urges Consumers to Be Smart When Planning Summer Vacations

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded consumers to protect their identity and finances when making travel arrangements. Read more

Marshall School of Medicine welcomes undergraduate researchers for summer internships

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Nearly 20 undergraduate students from 10 different institutions are spending the summer conducting biomedical research in laboratories at Marshall University. Read more

FIRST LOOK: Dinosaur Insurrection Reigns Amuck in "Fallen Kingdom"

Do dinosaurs deserve protected, endangered species status or  face no escape from a continually more intense volcanic eruption on Isla Nublar which once provided sanctuary for the cloned species except for thousands of gawking tourists hoping for a good selfie.  Read more

Attorney General Morrisey, Educators Join Forces to Reduce Human Trafficking

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a collaboration with the state’s Department of Education as part of his continued effort to target and reduce human trafficking. Read more

Finance Committee Session Before Huntington City Council Meeting Monday

Huntington City Council has announced its agenda for the Monday, June 25 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers. 

The Finance Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed contract to furnish HPD with emergency equipment for 5 new vehicles.

Due to the short agenda, the work session will be at 7 p.m.  Read more