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Mexican national sentenced for immigration crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Mexican national was sentenced  to four months for an immigration crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Edilberto Sanchez-Galvan, 35, previously pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States. Sanchez-Galvan is also subject to immediate deportation proceedings. Read more

Florida Woman Sentenced to Prison for Acting as an Illegal Agent of a Foreign Government and Conspiring to Commit Money Laundering

WASHINGTON – Amin Yu, 55, of Orlando, Florida, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for acting in the U.S. as an illegal agent of a foreign government without prior notification to the Attorney General and for conspiring to commit international money laundering. Read more

Justice Department Settles with Salt Lake City-Area Apartment Complexes to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities

The Justice Department announced that the owners and managers of four multi-family apartment complexes in the Salt Lake City area have agreed to pay $45,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that they violated the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against tenants and prospective tenants with disabilities. Read more

Home Cash Sales Hit Record Low

By Lori Guyton (Core Logic)

Cash sales accounted for 29.3 percent of total home sales in June 2016, down 2.5 percentage points year over year from June 2015. On a month-over-month basis, the cash sales share fell by 0.9 percentage points in June 2016 compared with May 2016. Read more

Mansion by Candlelight at Blennerhassett Island State Park Oct. 14 and 15, 2016

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Enjoy autumn at Blennerhassett Island State Park’s Mansion by Candlelight event Oct. 14 and 15, 2016. For two nights, electricity is banished and guests are transported back to 1805 to see the Blennerhassett Mansion and grounds lit by hundreds of flickering candles. Read more

EEOC Releases New Online Resource Center

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released today a new online resource center designed to help small business owners comply with the laws enforced by EEOC. Read more

West Virginia Weekly Fuel Update and Outlook

Average retail gasoline prices in West Virginia have risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.19/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,154 gas outlets in West Virginia. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.20/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Read more

Huntington's Union Contracts Expire September 30

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Huntington City Council has been told by Mayor Steve Williams that the city's contracts with the 3 bargaining units expire on September 30.  The Mayor has delivered a letter to each union president indicating that the city will follow the non-economic terms of the already negotiated contract extensions. However, the health care benefits remain  unsettled.  Read more

Marshall’s Leper of Pickens documentary film to be featured in WV FILMmakers Festival Oct. 1

Last spring, Marshall University faculty member Dr. Peggy Harman and her husband, Jason, spent nine months filming and editing the documentary “George Rashid: The Leper of Pickens.” Read more

Huntington man pleads guilty to cocaine conspiracy charge

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man pleaded guilty to a federal cocaine crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Roger Page, 50, entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Read more

Huntington man first sentenced for role in drug ring; Over $180,000 Forfeited

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man was sentenced  to three years and 10 months in federal prison for a drug crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Arthur James Canada, 25, previously pleaded guilty to using a phone to facilitate a felony drug offense. Read more

Heroin dealer residing near Marshall University sentenced to federal prison for drug crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington drug dealer residing in close proximity to Marshall University was sentenced  to three years and a month for a heroin crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Derrick Linwood Thomas, 25, previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin within 1,000 feet of a university. Read more

Doctor Confesses: I Lied to Protect Colleague in Malpractice Suit

by Marshall Allen
ProPublica, Sep. 23, 2016, 5 a.m.

This story was co-published with NPR's Shots blog.

Almost two decades ago Dr. Lars Aanning sat on the witness stand in a medical malpractice trial and faced a dilemma. Read more

Lecture on new Ap Delivered at City Hall

Dr. David Trowbridge delivered an informative presentation Monday  evening, Sept. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Leads Fight Against EPA’s Job Killing Power Plan

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will lead a broad coalition into court for its fight against President Obama’s job killing and unlawful Power Plan. Read more

- Candidates go beyond sound bites on major issues facing older West Virginians & their families

CHARLESTON – AARP West Virginia has released its 2016 Video Voter Guide featuring exclusive one-on-one interviews with gubernatorial candidates Senate President Bill Cole (R) and Jim Justice (D), answering key questions on how they would improve the lives of family caregivers, help West Virginians prepare for retirement security and make the Mountain State more age-friendly.
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DEVELOPING: Huntington Council Passes All Second Readings

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Huntington City Council members have passed all second readings on its agenda. The meeting adjourned at about 8:10 p.m.

The agenda for the Monday, September 26, Huntington City Council meeting has been announced. Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Cleveland OD Deaths Prompt Public Health Warning

Seven people have perished in one day in Cleveland, Ohio from drug overdoses, prompting a warning from the Cuyahoga County medical examiner's office.

“This cluster of deaths is deeply concerning,” medical examiner Thomas Gilson said in a statement. “Although there is no clear link between the individuals, this number clearly raises the possibility of a very deadly drug in the community.” Read more

Heroin and Fentanyl Are the Most Popular Drugs in Charleston Right Now, Police Say. Meth Use Is on the Upswing

CHARLESTON (HNN) - If heroin is king on the streets of Charleston then fentanyl is its dark prince. And don't forget about meth.   "Heroin does appear to be the drug of choice at this time," Charleston Police Capt. Aaron James said. "There has clearly been an increase in the influx of heroin. But meth is making a comeback." Read more

UPDATED... HPD Nets Four Controlled Substance Arrests September 23-24; Burglaries Reported

Four drug related arrests and one for receiving a stolen auto summarize Huntington Police detentions on September 23-24. The stolen auto arrest took place at about  8:05 p.m. on September 23 at Kroger's on First Street.

Possession of a controlled substance arrests occurred in the 1200 block of Marcum Terrace (two), 1400 Route 60, and the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue. Read more

Police Execute Arrest Warrants, Arrest Suspect in Shooting Near Hospital

Huntington Police has on September 22 & 23 executed four arrest warrants of which two women were also charged as  fugitives from justice. One of those suspects is Tristen Deschapell, 20, has been charged in connection with a shooting near Cabell-Huntington Hospital, where a man was shot in the torso. He has outstanding warrants from Tennessee,  according to WSAZ. Read more

Attorney General DeWine Offers Consumer Tips Following Yahoo Breach Announcement

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered tips for consumers following the recent announcement by Yahoo of a data breach affecting some 500 million user accounts.     Read more

UPDATE: Pike County Multiple Murder Investigation; Redacted Autopsy Reports Released

(WAVERLY, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader have released the following update in the ongoing investigation into the execution-style killings of eight members of the Rhoden family in Pike County:  Read more

Council Discusses Recycling Matter That County Failed to Put on Ballot

Huntington City Council's Thursday work session included a favorable reaction from Mayor Steve Williams to continuation of the recycling program, which the Cabell County Commission dumped and decided not to put on the November ballot for voters to determine. Read more

Council Members Discuss Unsafe Structures during Work Session

During the Huntington City Council Work Session, Sept. 22, council member Joyce Clark asked Mayor Steve Williams about burned out Chase Street property.

A disabled elderly couple --- Martin Prince, 74, and Juanita Prince, 72 --- died in the fire in the 3400 block of Chase Street on August 1. Read more

Writers Series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Marshall University’s A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series will host a reading and cultural discussion panel to observe Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate and promote diversity within and around the university and greater Huntington communities. Award-winning authors Joe Jiménez and Emmy Pérez will be featured in the panel and in a featured author reading and book signing the following day. Read more

Alan I. Abramowitz to speak at Marshall Amicus Curiae Lecture Series

Dr. Alan I. Abramowitz of Emory University will be the first guest lecturer in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series, sponsored by the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy at Marshall University. Abramowitz will speak Thursday, Sept. 29, on the topic “Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and the Polarized American Electorate: What to Expect in November.” Read more

Marshall psychology doctoral degree ranked No. 2 in the U.S.

he Doctor of Psychology program at Marshall University has been ranked the No. 2 program in the nation by www.online-psychology-degrees.org.

The website reviewed Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) programs in clinical psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association. Programs were evaluated based on cost, how the universities ranked on other national ranking lists and other degrees offered at the universities. Read more

Man Charged with Child Neglect and Drug Possession

A man living in the 800 block of Fifth Street has been charged with child neglect rising injury as part of his arrest for possession of a controlled substance. The incident took place Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. Read more

Wrongful Demolition Case Scheduled for Jury Trial

A complaint about wrongful destruction of a house and garage by the City of Huntington will go to a jury trial  November 30 in Cabell County Circuit Court. After the residence at 905 23rd Street suffered fire damage in 2011, the city through the National Guard tore down the attached garage without notice thereby destroying Indian artifacts and antiques. Read more

Which Voters Show Up When States Allow Early Voting?

by Sarah Smith
ProPublica, Sep. 22, 2016, 10 a.m. Read more

Piper Kerman & Ginger Thompson Discuss “The War on Drugs, On-Screen and Off”

by Cynthia Gordy
ProPublica, Sep. 21, 2016, 11:48 a.m.

Ever since President Nixon declared the War on Drugs in the early 1970s, popular culture – from TV and film, to acid rock and rap – has been fascinated by it. And with good reason. Read more

W.Va. AG Announces Riverside-St. Albans as Opioid Prevention Game of Week‏

CHARLESTON —West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Riverside vs. St. Albans High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week. Read more