Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 2025 was busy for recreation in Monongalia County with new BOPARC leadership and park improvements. Marilla Park got a revamped aquatic facility, Mylan Park opened a new ice pavilion and KOA site, and future plans include enhanced trails, bike tracks & a new fairgrounds near Cassville. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown will host public listening sessions on housing affordability policies. The sessions take place January 14 at 6 p.m. at Marilla Center in Marilla Park and January 22 at 6 p.m. at Woodburn Community Complex; feedback will inform a city council report in early 2026. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU football running back Cyncir Bowers entered the transfer portal Wednesday morning, leaving the team with a sparse backfield for 2026. With new running backs coach Jay Boulware joining and several backs also in the portal, the team will add players+experience ahead of the season. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Mountaineers scored 101 against Houston in their Big 12 opener and finished the break at 1-0. They face Kansas today — a tough team led by star guard S’Mya Nichols — as they aim to extend their win streak. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Two long-time Mountaineers — wide receiver Rodney Gallagher and defensive lineman Hammond Russell — will enter the transfer portal tomorrow when it opens in Morgantown, adding to a series of departures as the team adjusts its roster. The Dominion Post
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The Heartstrings Acoustic Duo Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country rock tunes with The Heartstrings and Grace Campbell.
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WVU vs. Arizona State Women's Basketball Game
7-9 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Check for ticket info — It's Mountaineer basketball at its finest! Leave it all on the court!
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Baylor Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball
4-6 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Free trial for streaming — Catch the live action as Baylor faces West Virginia in an exciting college basketball showdown.
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