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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Putnam County held a public meeting Monday morning to voice concerns about a roundabout plan for the Teays Valley road widening project and its effects on emergency vehicles and school bus routes. Senator Eric Tarr and transportation officials said they will meet with state legislators next week — and review over 550 public comments before moving ahead with the project. WSAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wreck in Cabell County closed the eastbound lanes of I-64 near the 31 MM on Monday morning — crews remain on scene and no injuries were reported. WSAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richard Lee Hill admitted to starting fires at Brighter Day Ministries Church and its unattached fellowship hall on Nine Mile Road in Lesage — his bond was set at $20,000 and he was taken to Western Regional Jail. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marshall University appointed Alexandria Donathan as the new executive director of its Institute for Cyber Security, and she will oversee operations and future strategic partnerships to boost the institute’s role in cybersecurity education + strengthen its security framework. Donathan brings experience from the United States Cyber Command and Palo Alto Networks to her new position. MetroNews
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a 17-year break, cicadas have returned to Huntington parks, buzzing as officials work to clear them from tennis courts & sidewalks so that visitors can enjoy outdoor spaces. Superintendent Scott Miller of the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District said he will use a blower & other equipment daily to remove the insects. WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders launched a plan to remove abandoned buildings in Huntington and asked residents to report these hazards via the 3-1-1 app. They removed about 40 structures so far this year — a move aimed at boosting safety and making room for new housing and economic growth. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship runs from May 21 to May 24 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas+ West Virginia will face the winner of the Cincinnati/Texas Tech game on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. MetroNews
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