News

Funding for Phase Two of Skatepark Moves Forward

The second phase of Huntington's skate park is one step closer to authorization. City Council's Finance Committee advanced a resolution this evening for a $147,000 contract to build an additional 2,500 square feet of concrete skating area at the park, which is located at Harris Riverfront Park.

Read more

175 Attend FOP Convention in Huntington

Trump Campaign Holding MAGA Rally June 20 in Duluth

New York, NY – Today, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced the next MAGA Rally featuring President Donald Trump, scheduled in Duluth, Minnesota on Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30 pm CT. Read more

Huntington Council Holding Finance Committee Meeting Today, Economic Development Budget Meeting June 20

Huntington City Council has scheduled a finance committee meeting.  prior to the Monday, June 11 council meeting. In addition, the Economic Development Committee will hold its public meeting June 20 at 5 p.m. to review the 2018-2019 budget. 

 Among item(s) to be discussed at tonight's Finance meeting in council chambers are as follows and includes a retaining wall for Foster Road, Phase II of the Skating Park and a fire apparatus: Read more

Five First Responders to the Pulse Massacre. One Diagnosis: PTSD.

by Abe Aboraya, WMFE & ProPublica 

On the morning of June 12, 2016, police officer Omar Delgado pulled his cruiser up to his two-story townhome in Sanford, Florida, and sat in silence for 15 minutes, trying to process what he had seen during 3 1/2 hours inside the Pulse nightclub. Read more

Huntington Council Has Monday Meeting June 11

Huntington City Council will hold a meeting Monday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. A work session will occur at 7 p.m. Read more

MU Expanding Jazz Celebration to nearly week long Event

Marshall University, in partnership with the Nu Jazz Agency, will host the inaugural Huntington International Jazz Festival (huntingtonjazzfest.org) June 19-23 in Huntington, in conjunction with the Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition June 22-23 on the Huntington campus. Read more

USDA will be strong partner fighting Opioid Epidemic

Following the release of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Stop Youth Opioid Abuse public service announcement campaign, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett issued the following statement: Read more

Marshall Professor Shooting Documentary About Appalachian Children Affected by Opioids

Professors do much more than what students see in the classroom! Tijah Bumgarner is an Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, but she's also a filmmaker!

Read more

Huntington, other Cities, Want Opioid Case Pharmacies Tried in Kanawha Court

While the opioid drug manufacturers have become subject to a massive multi district action, Huntington , Charleston, Ceredo, and Kenova want the defendant dispensing pharmacies tried in state court. Read more

Kenova Sues in Federal Court for River Clean Up Costs from Towboat Sinking

When the towboat Gate City sank in the Big Sandy River January 10,  the City of Kenova incurred at least $150,000 in emergency clean up expenses including an estimated 5,000 gallons of oil and had to close water intake for residents. Read more

Former Huntington Police Captain Dies

"You may have committed more acts of child rape and abuse than any person in the history of West Virginia, sir," Judge Paul Farrell said at the time of sentencing. "In fact, you may have committed more crimes against persons than anybody in the history of West Virginia."

Former Huntington Police officer , Captain Foster "Pete" Bowen has died.  Capt. Bowen won respect while serving as a member of HPD, but at the age of 80 was convicted of 34 counts of sexual abuse and sexual assault. He was a man in a good guys uniform participating in bad guy conduct.  Read more

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON, – Tyson Foods Inc., a North Little Rock, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,120 pounds of frozen breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically blue and clear soft plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. Read more

BREAKING ... Colonial Lanes Closing , Will be Sold

A West Huntington entertainment landmark has closed and will be sold , according to a social media posting from the owner's family member.  Read more

Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Allowing Construction of Bungled Plutonium Fuel (MOX) Project at SRS to Continue for Now

Columbia, SC – A judge with the federal district court in Columbia, South Carolina this evening issued a “preliminary injunction” to halt the termination of the mismanaged plutonium fuel (MOX) project at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina.  The preliminary injunction had been requested by the State of South Carolina on May 25, 2018.

Manchin Campaign Attorney Calls On TV Stations To Take Down False Ad

CHARLESTON, WV— An out-of-state PAC linked to Mitch McConnell started running a false attack ad claiming Senator Joe Manchin doesn’t support building a border wall or strengthening America’s border security. It’s a flat out lie. Read more

$500 Huntington Fine for Sweeping Cut Grass, Leaves into Sewer

Did you know that blowing or sweeping grass clippings, fallen leaves or other yard waste into the street or down the storm drain can cause flooding? Read more

Marshall’s Sammons to serve on National White Collar Crime Center Cybercrime Advisory Board

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – John Sammons, an associate professor at Marshall University, has been invited to serve on the National White Collar Crime Center Cybercrime Advisory Board. Read more

Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia to host national SBIR tour

Huntington, WV – The Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia (Alliance) is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Marshall University's Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI), the West Virginia Small Business Development Center and others to welcome the National SBIR Road Tour to Huntington on June 21, giving small business owners and researchers the opportunity to learn firsthand about America’s largest federal seed fund, which awards more than $2.5 billion annually.

Read more

National Neighborhood Watch offers a new way for families to reduce their risk of burglary.

Sweet Home Ore., June 8, 2018 News/Release: The National Neighborhood Watch offers a new way for citizens to reduce their risk of burglary. It’s called Super Grip Lock a patented $10 deadbolt accessory that stops anyone from unlocking your door at home or when staying in a hotel or motel. Read more

Attorney General Morrisey Urges Consumers To Shop Smart At Liquidation Sales

Statement from the White House Press Secretary Regarding the Youth Opioid Prevention Ad Campaign

The [Trump] Administration unveiled the first set of public awareness ads to combat the opioid crisis.  This first set of ads is focused on preventing young adults, ages 18-24, from misusing or abusing opioids.  Read more

Federal Jury Convicts Webster County Woman of Federal Drug Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Webster County woman was convicted yesterday following a two-day trial, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. The jury convicted Jaclyn Burkholder, 30, of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine between January and February 2017, returning its verdict late Wednesday evening. Read more

Cross Lanes Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Cross Lanes man was sentenced  to 78 months in federal prison for a child pornography crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Charles William Lourett, 62, previously entered his guilty plea in February to receiving child pornography. Read more

Gas Explosion Under Investigation

The cause of a gas explosion in Marshall County early Thursday , June 7, remains under investigation. Representatives from the WV Department of Environmental Protection and TransCanada remained on the scene.  Read more

Parkways Authority unanimously adopts new toll policy and rate schedule

Gov. Justice announces more than $6.6 million for post-flood recovery and resiliency

Charleston, WV – Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday announced the awarding of more than $6.6 million in grants from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) made available statewide in response to the deadly and devastating June 2016 flooding. Read more

Gov. Justice reports May revenue collections $20.2 million above estimates, state on track to finish FY 2018 with a budget surplus

New Huntington Police Officers Sworn In

The Huntington Police Department and the City of Huntington are excited to welcome new officers Nathan J. Hegemeyer and Chasten D. Toler. Read more

WVDEP Hosting Water Quality Standards Public Hearing July 10

Justice, Caperton announce $50.65M in AML Economic Development Grants; Application Deadline for Additional Funds is June 29

WVDEP Presents 2018 Environmental Awards

Huntington Police K-9 Fundraiser Friday at Fat Patty's

  The Huntington Police Department’s K-9 Unit conducted a demonstration of bullet and stab-resistant vests for the media this morning. Read more