Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown Police Department is intensifying patrols to prevent impaired driving during the New Year’s holiday and advises party hosts and attendees to plan for safe transportation. MetroNews
- ➤ Mountain Line Transit Authority, initially founded in 1996, has significantly expanded and upgraded its Westover facility, including a $1.2 million surface renovation and ongoing improvements, amidst relocating from its original Garrett Street depot. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monongalia County Commission approves a $953,519 broadband expansion with Frontier and a grant application for a new road to the $12 million KOA Campground, enhancing connectivity and tourism. MetroNews
- ➤ Senate President-elect Randy Smith appoints Senator Jason Barrett as the new chair of the Senate Finance Committee in West Virginia, emphasizing Barrett's experience and vision for fiscal responsibility. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia's basketball team, despite missing key players, defeated Kansas 62-61 for their first win at Allen Fieldhouse, led by a critical free throw from Javon Small with 1.8 seconds left. MetroNews
- ➤ After overcoming two surgeries in high school, former all-state catcher Ty Galusky commits to play Division I baseball at East Tennessee State University, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Chad Scott has been reinstated as the running backs coach for West Virginia University's football team, highlighted by his preceding six years of impactful coaching and development within the program. The Dominion Post
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Bryce Nolan & Alexis Miller Live Performance
Bryce Nolan and Alexis Miller will perform live music at Tipsy Teeze in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Matt Woods Live Concert
Matt Woods will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar in Morgantown, offering a night of music from 8 PM to midnight.
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Mountain Stage Concert Featuring The Mountain Stage Band
Experience a live concert by The Mountain Stage Band at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.
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Nick Davisson Live Performance
Nick Davisson will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown.
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