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Government Maria Young, Oct. 06, 2026

Huntington Picked For Grant To Address Homelessness, Substance Abuse

Huntington is one of eight communities nationwide to be awarded a $3-million federal grant to strengthen efforts to help struggling residents.

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Education Trey Kay +, Aug. 27, 2026

Us & Them Encore: Disconnected Youth

West Virginia’s rate of “disconnected youth” has improved, but nearly 24,000 young people are still neither working nor in school. Us & Them explores what leaves some young people feeling stuck — and the programs trying to reconnect them to education, work and opportunity.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 19, 2026

AG McCuskey Announces Change To How Opioid Settlements Are Managed

Through settlements from various lawsuits with opioid manufacturers and distributors, West Virginia stands to gain about $1 billion over the next 10 to 15 years. Attorney General JB McCuskey is changing how any future settlements will be managed.

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Health & Science Trey Kay, Aug. 13, 2026

Us & Them: What We Hide — Examining The Collateral Damage Of Addiction

West Virginia is seeing a dramatic decline in overdose deaths, but addiction’s consequences can be complex. On a new episode of Us & Them, Trey Kay explores what addiction can leave behind for children and families through the film “What We Hide” and a conversation with addiction and mental health professionals.

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Government Trey Kay +, Jul. 23, 2026

Us & Them: Who Can Call Morgantown Home?

Like many U.S. cities, Morgantown has a growing homeless population with far more people in need than shelters can take in. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay moderates a community conversation about the city’s camping ban, the shortage of housing and meaningful solutions for the future.

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Health & Science Trey Kay +, Jun. 25, 2026

Us & Them Encore: Black West Virginians With Substance Use Disorder Face Unique Challenges

West Virginia leads the nation in overdose deaths, but not everyone experiences the crisis the same way. In this Regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning episode of Us & Them, Trey Kay examines the unique challenges Black West Virginians face in addiction treatment and recovery — and what happens as the state changes how those services are funded.

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