Today
in Huntington
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WSAZ introduces its new meteorologist Emily Dietz following an interview with Susan Nicholas in Huntington. Readers can contact her at [email protected] to learn more about her background & upcoming local weather reports. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gumbo Stop Cafe will host Mardi Gras celebrations featuring festive food and live music for local residents later this month—details on timing and special events will be announced soon. WSAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Farm will launch a wildlife rehabilitation program this spring to help care for injured, sick or orphaned native animals — a service addressing a gap in state permits. The Wayne County News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Department of Revenue reported that December collections came in at $511.3 million—about $3.3 million below the $514.5 million estimate, with personal income tax falling $17.3 million short. Year-to-date collections reached $2.74 billion, surpassing the $2.61 billion estimate. MetroNews
- ➤ A new report gave fresh options for renovating the Municipal Auditorium (including ideas for community events and updated facilities) on Jan. 13. City officials will review the recommendations and plan to gather public input soon. WSAZ
- ➤ Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department held a push-in ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 6 as it placed its newer fire engine (Engine 6-2) into service at its station in Ceredo. The Wayne County News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 9, at the Culture Center in Charleston, state legislators and health officials discussed how West Virginia will use $199.5 million in federal grants to fight diabetes and obesity. The state will receive $100 million per year in rural healthcare funding and a supplemental $99.5 million as the legislative session begins today. The Wayne County News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall’s special teams face major changes as record-setting kicker Lorcan Quinn and punter Nathan Totten plan to leave—Quinn will head to Alabama while Totten commits to Virginia Tech. Coach Tony Gibson is already adding new recruits as the program moves into its second season. MetroNews
- ➤ Marshall’s Herd welcomes Coastal Carolina to kick off a four-game home stand at Henderson Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (TV on ESPN+), aiming to rebound from a recent 81-73 loss to Georgia State. MetroNews
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South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Basketball
4-6 p.m. — Cam Henderson Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Thundering Herd as they face off against the Jaguars in an exciting basketball matchup.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a decade.
~ Alex Hormozi
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