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in Huntington
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During a recent winter storm, West Virginia 211 operators took nearly 300 calls over four days, providing food assistance to residents stranded by heavy snow and ice (support varied by local conditions). WSAZ
- ➤ WSAZ's Charlie Roth reports that the Wayne water crisis continues as local crews work on secondary roads in Huntington and essential deliveries resume after the weekend winter storm. Neighbors are helping one another and frost quakes have been heard across the region. WSAZ
- ➤ After a heavy winter storm, neighbors helped each other as first responders delivered supplies and crews repaired secondary roads in Huntington + shops in Jackson thawed out and reopened. The coordinated community effort kept residents connected. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a public hearing on Jan. 22 at Genoa Elementary, parents, educators, and state legislators urged the Wayne County Board of Education to postpone its vote on potential consolidation or closures of Dunlow and Genoa schools — noting pending school funding bills in the Legislature. The Wayne County News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 27, Tony Cavalier held a live show and tell outside in Huntington to explain what glare ice is and how it forms. His demonstration gave local residents a clear look at this icy phenomenon. WSAZ
- ➤ Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet said winter weather is causing frost quakes + the booming and cracking sounds occur when ice shifts in the cold. His explanation helps locals understand the unusual noises outside. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to heavy winter storms, emergency officials are relying on ham radio operators as a backup when cell towers and Wi‑Fi fail — a measure meant to keep vital communications open as conditions persist. WSAZ
- ➤ Crews are treating icy secondary roads today in Huntington to improve safety as downtown businesses plan to reopen; however, narrow side streets remain tough for snowplows and residents must use the 311 app during business hours to report issues. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall's basketball schedule changed after winter weather postponed their South Alabama game. The Herd will face Texas State tonight at 8 p.m. on ESPN+ after nearly a week without a contest. MetroNews
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Acts of Love - An Evening of Love Stories
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