Today
in Huntington
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia facilities, including Ravenswood's Constellium and Fairmont’s NASA center, helped guide Artemis II's crew to a safe splashdown on Friday. The Green Bank Telescope tracked Orion and local experts showcased the state's role in space exploration (boosting community pride). WCHS-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security is hosting a hands-on training on operational technology on April 14–15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn to protect energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and finance systems as digital risks increase + gain critical skills. MetroNews
- ➤ WVU President Michael T. Benson told the state Board of Education he plans to invite 7th to 9th grade students for a campus field trip in Morgantown to learn about college opportunities (modeled after Coastal Carolina’s Teal & Tech Experience). MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local groups & health organizations submitted statements in a state Supreme Court appeal questioning if a governor’s executive order can extend religious exemptions to the mandatory vaccination law for public schools. The case, brought by local families as a statewide class last year, awaits scheduling for oral arguments. MetroNews
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Them Dirty Roses Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket info TBA — Experience southern charm and music from the Bama boys with heartfelt melodies.
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WESTFEST Featuring Arlo McKinley
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM — West Edge — Entry Fee TBD — Enjoy the heartfelt tunes of Arlo McKinley and immerse yourself in a day of captivating music.
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Brit Taylor and Adam Chaffins at The Loud
8-11:59 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket price not specified — Experience an evening of captivating performances by Brit Taylor, an accomplished singer-songwriter, alongside Adam Chaffins and Dale Blankenship.
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Live Performance by Jeremy Short
9 PM – 1 AM — The Loud — $10 cover — Experience the unique sounds of Eastern Kentucky Space Funk with Jeremy Short's golden voice and captivating guitar skills.
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Loopy Fest
5-11:59 p.m. — The Loud — $20.20 — Enjoy a musical lineup featuring local bands and DJ performances in Huntington's vibrant scene.
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An Evening with The Kind Thieves
9 p.m. — The Loud — $20.20 — Enjoy an electrifying night with The Kind Thieves as they take the stage.
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Gimme Gimme Disco
8-11:30 p.m. — The Loud — Cost not specified — Welcome to a night filled with 70's disco vibes inspired by ABBA.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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