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Two men arrested following pursuit, standoff situation
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two men were arrested late Tuesday, April 30, after a pursuit and standoff at a home in the 200 block of Oney Avenue in Huntington. Members of the Huntington Violent Crime Drug Task Force and the Huntington Police Department’s Patrol Bureau located a vehicle at the intersection of 28th Street and 8th Avenue that had been reported stolen on April 29.
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U.S. 23 lane changes at Russell for continued AK Steel overpass demolition
RUSSELL, Ky. — Continued work to demolish the old AK Steel overpass will require temporary traffic changes along U.S. 23 at Russell over the next two weeks. Beginning Wednesday, contractors will enact shoulder closures to remove the concrete bridge pier adjacent to the highway and railroad tracks. Work will also require one lane closure northbound […] The post U.S. 23 lane changes at Russell for continued AK Steel overpass demolition appeared first on The Tribune.
Weather to unravel by weekend
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Sunny days have returned across the region as the one day interlude with clouds-rain has moved on. This sets us up for a new 2 day spell of warm and sunshiny weather. Both Thursday (blue skies) and Friday (hazy, milky white sky) will feature a liberal amount of sun as highs zoom way into the 80s. A few excited downtown thermometers may well touch 90 on either day.
Huntington real estate businessman sentenced for false bankruptcy declaration
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Huntington real estate businessman was sentenced to five years of federal probation on Tuesday for a false bankruptcy declaration, prosecutors said. John Christopher Spence, 67, was charged for defrauding creditors and filing both individually and separately on behalf of his real estate business, Park...
Spring fair set for Saturday
ROME TOWNSHIP — This weekend, a spring event is set to make its return to the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. The Lawrence County Spring Fair will take place Saturday in the main barn and surrounding area at the fairgrounds and will run from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Brandi Ross, of the Growers Getting’ Dirty garden […] The post Spring fair set for Saturday appeared first on The Tribune.
Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff in Huntington, court records said. Curt Allen Rivard, 54, is charged with obstructing an officer, domestic battery, destruction of property and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm after an incident Sunday night, according to a criminal complaint filed in Cabell County Magistrate Court.
First Alert Weather Day | Rain returns
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day for the chance of scattered showers and storms. Some storms could drop heavy downpours, so have your rain gear handy as we go through the day. Temperatures will rise into the mid 70s for the afternoon highs, and a mostly cloudy day is expected. Severe weather is not expected.
Man accused of stealing ambulance in West Virginia arrested
UPDATE (9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30): Huntington police say Anthony Bell has been arrested after allegedly stealing a Cabell County EMS ambulance on Monday. UPDATE (6:24 p.m. on Monday, April 29): The Huntington Police Department is asking for anyone with information on Anthony Bell, who is accused of stealing a Cabell County ambulance Monday morning, should contact them.
Ashland gift shop selling handmade Kentucky Derby hats
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - This weekend is the first weekend in May, which means it’s Derby time. Since the first Kentucky Derby, a big part of the race has been the fashion and the hats. There’s a place not too far away if you want to grab a derby...
New grant opportunity for small businesses in city of Ironton
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - The city of Ironton is accepting applications from small businesses to get their hands on grant money through the city’s economic development fund. The goal of this program is to help supplement the costs of capital improvements and business growth. According to the city, additional...
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