Today
in Huntington
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Knob Farms is growing 3,000 pumpkins for the Pumpkin House at C-K Autumnfest — volunteers will help scoop them out later in October and extra pumpkins are sold on Fridays and Saturdays at the Ceredo Farmers Market. This local event brings fresh produce and community involvement to the area. WSAZ
- ➤ Over 40,000 people attended Saturday’s Zach Bryan concert at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, and Huntington police chief Phil Watkins said the large turnout and careful planning made folks feel safe. He said the successful event — a true community effort — will serve as a roadmap to bring more big names in the future. MetroNews
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday evening, the Public Service Commission approved Appalachian Power Company's securitization plan, which will let the utility sell bonds and set up a new rate-making method to recover over $2 billion in investments and expenses — the order follows a recent ruling that limited a $250.5 million base rate increase without changing customer rates at this time. MetroNews
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia collected $396,946,723 in revenue for August, which was $4,985,277 below the $401,932,000 estimate. Year to date, the state's revenue reached $785,148,139—$17,285,139 above the estimate and 6.2% higher than last year. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bridge repairs began Tuesday as crews worked on the structure—work continues today to help maintain safe travel. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 55,000 West Virginians will lose their Medicaid coverage slowly over the next ten years after Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill in July 2025—coverage will drop in stages rather than all at once. The KFF report explains how changes in eligibility will gradually reduce access to care. Charleston Gazette-Mail
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2025 Marshall Thundering Herd Football Season Tickets
3:30 a.m. — Joan C. Edwards Stadium — Price may vary — Secure your season tickets and support a great cause while enjoying college football.
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Lakeview Concert
6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. — The Loud — Tickets available now — Don't miss Lakeview live in Huntington for an exciting night of music.
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DeafHeaven Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets vary — Experience the innovative sounds of DeafHeaven as they showcase their evolution in the music scene.
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Open Mic Night
9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Entrance fee may apply — Celebrate local talent with an evening of music, poetry, and laughter.
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AEW Collision Wrestling Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Marshall Health Network Arena — Tickets required — Experience high-energy wrestling action with All Elite Wrestling's impressive roster.
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The Mountain Goats Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Loud — Tickets on sale soon — Experience the inventive and engaging music of The Mountain Goats live on stage.
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Funktafest 9: The Funk Awakens
12 PM-11 PM — Ritter Park Amphitheater — Early bird tickets available — Experience two days of live music, arts, and funky vibes under the Appalachian moonlight.
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