Today
in Huntington
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall Athletics launched Herd Hospitality and Entertainment to create new revenue by offering concerts, weddings and meetings at athletic venues. Led by veteran staffer Ryan Crisp, the agency will boost revenue and fan engagement at venues like Joan C. Edwards Stadium (site of a sellout concert last summer). MetroNews
- ➤ AT&T experienced a widespread outage affecting customers Monday evening in Huntington as several county emergency management offices reported the disruption. Officials noted that customers could still dial (911) and advised having another phone ready if needed. WSAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record rainfall and icy conditions from the weekend left Huntington residents struggling to clear sidewalks and roads. Community members used shovels, salt, and even mining equipment to free stuck tires as they took extra caution during their commute. WSAZ
- ➤ Icy conditions slowed first responders last night and continue to delay services as thousands remain without heat and residents in parts of the area had to pick up water. Officials are monitoring the situation closely + preparing to take extra measures if needed. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Power outages hit parts of the Tri-State area yesterday & local utility crews worked swiftly to restore service. Residents are advised to check with their utility providers for updates. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Valley Health aired Monday Health Minutes discussing GLP-1 and weight loss (taped yesterday), while Chief Meteorologist Tony Cavalier warned residents of lingering snow, ice and bitter cold conditions. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU remains unbeaten at home and hosts Kansas State today while preparing to face Baylor on Saturday after a loss at Arizona. The podcast reviews how this pivotal week may shape the team’s postseason path. MetroNews
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Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Foundry Theater — $31.03 — Experience the magic of candlelight concerts featuring the music of Queen and The Beatles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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