Shannon Litton
Reporter
Huntington, W.Va.
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Shannon joined the WSAZ team in October 2020. He has been working in local news since 2018.
Shannon grew up in Lima, Peru, before moving to the Tri-State in 2007.
Shannon is a graduate of Saint Joseph Central Catholic High School in Ironton (2014), and a graduate of The Ohio State University (2018).
It was while at Ohio State that Shannon discovered his passion for broadcast journalism.
Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with his friends and family, and watching stand-up comedy
If you have any story ideas, feel free to reach out to Shannon at shannon.litton@wsaz.com
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The Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District says they’re looking at about $150,000 worth of damage.
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Baby formula shortages continue impacting the region and the country.
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It leaves commissioners heading back to the drawing table after what they say was the closest the county has ever been to getting a new jail.
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Monday morning, Huntington Public Works crews joined in the cleanup efforts by picking up debris and items ruined by Mother Nature.
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Jocelyn Smith says flash floods took over her house along Fountain Place in the Enslow Park area of Huntington on Friday morning.
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People who live along Highland Park say they’ve only seen floodwaters make it inside their homes twice.
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The vote may be an unofficial tally, but it has residents wondering what happens now and it could come down to chance: a simple flip of a coin.
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There 169 cases around the globe of a mystery hepatitis where one child has died and 17 have needed liver transplants.
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Some mothers have reached out to WSAZ telling us they’ve traveled hours away looking for formula as attempts to find it at stores locally have not been successful.
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Justin Howard Groff, 30, of Hurricane was charged with two counts of first-degree murder following deadly shootings that occurred in neighboring counties.
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The state attorney general’s office says nitazenes can be anywhere from 1.5 to 40 times stronger than fentanyl.
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Early voting in West Virginia kicks off starting next Wednesday until May 7.
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Brent and Lou Pyles are part of the Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade Committee.
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Mayor Steve Williams says even though unemployment numbers are down, the fact remains that 14% of the population in Huntington suffers from food insecurity.
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During the closed door meeting, Sen. Paul says he wanted to hear from police about the issues they face on the job every day and to also show his appreciation to them.
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Public Works employees discovered a body while collecting recyclables and garbage Monday morning, according to the Dunbar Police Chief.
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The signs are $15, and if you’re interested in buying one, all you have to do is call the fire department and leave a voicemail.
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The business saw challenges almost immediately after opening.
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Secretary of State Frank LaRose says an overwhelming amount of lawsuits filed by out-of-state special interests groups have challenged the redistricting process in the Buckeye State.
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Around 70% of that money, Sheriff Chuck Zerkle says, came from online payments on Thursday, March 31 alone.
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Eligible Ohio residents have until 9 p.m. Monday to register to vote at the Board of Elections office inside the Lawrence County Courthouse in Ironton.
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Thousands are expected to come out to the show this weekend.
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Mayor Scott James says this is one of four dilapidated structures the city plans to tear down before the fiscal year is over at the end of June.
Once personal property, business property, or real estate property taxes become delinquent, residents will receive a postcard reminding them their taxes are due.
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The closure is scheduled between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and will affect the contraflow lane.
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The building, firefighters tell WSAZ, sustained significant damage.
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This week, the Boyd County Coroner’s Office is releasing their yearly numbers.
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Commissioners say to avoid raising property taxes, they’ve put a half-a-percent sales tax levy on the May primary ballot, which they hope will help fund the jail’s operations for years to come.
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The Ironton Tanks beat teams such as the Chicago Bears before merging with the Portsmouth Spartans.
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A spokesman for Special Metals parent company Precision Castparts says, “Special Metals is pleased that the union has ratified the latest contract offer” via e-mail Sunday night.
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Shortages during the pandemic limited the products Weber's Florist & Gifts were able to offer, and now, rising gas prices are putting another strain on the business.
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The new court features the state emblem and will be used for the girls and boys state basketball tournament, The Basketball Tournament, and other events.
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Firefighters tell WSAZ four people were home at the time of the fire, but they all made it out safely.
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Derek Howell got his start as a volunteer firefighter in Scioto County, and then worked full time as a firefighter in Highland County.
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Instead of county clerks’ offices issuing the tax refunds, they will come from the state treasury.
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“I cannot emphasize how important it is for your children to know, and to have a set fire plan," Courtney Stump said.
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The fire started about 2:45 Friday morning at a home in the 2400 block of 3rd Avenue in Huntington.
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Investigators believe the abuse had been happening for some time, not just in the incident that led to the toddler's death.
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The measure passed by a 4-1 vote with another council member abstaining because they couldn’t be present during the meeting.
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While Zack Bendler, much like ODOT crews, had to go over the same spots multiple times, he says patience is key.
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Greenup County 911 is reporting a delay in calls coming from Windstream customers.
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If passed, it means a penny from every dollar will go to help offset costs and keep the new jail in business.
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With last week’s snowstorm bringing a heavy snowfall, this coming storm could prove to be more complicated, as freezing rain and sleet are expected.
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The fire was reported just after 4 a.m. Thursday in the 1400 block of 10th Avenue.
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Dr. Richard Ford says antigen tests are very accurate when they show a positive result, but the same cannot be said whenever the test result is negative.
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Six stations, seven ambulances, and 70 employees are responsible for the more than 13,000 calls Lawrence County EMS was dispatched to in 2021.
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Phillips, who has been behind bars since Dec. 26, 2020, appeared virtually in Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey's courtroom.
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Monday morning, Johnson County Schools rolled out their “Test-To-Stay” program.