Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A polar plunge event will soon take place at Stodden Park, inviting local residents to challenge themselves in a brisk community splash. WV News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public-private partnerships advanced development in 2025 as the county approved a new TIF district for East End Village, setting the stage for modern housing + retail along with broadband and infrastructure upgrades. The approval supports significant investment and improved local services. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State Secretary of Health said the federal rural healthcare initiative may bring new services to rural areas (including Morgantown) when federal funding is approved, with local clinics set to gain added support for better community care. MetroNews
- ➤ Vandalia Health welcomed the first baby of 2026 on Friday, Jan. 2. Hospital staff confirmed that both mother and baby are healthy, marking a joyful start to the new year. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia Mountaineers are set to face third-ranked Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum this Friday at 9 p.m. The team, coming off a 19-day break and without key forward Brenen Lorient, will try to improve their road performance against the Cyclones, who remain undefeated & known for strong defense. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia men’s basketball fell 80-59 to No. 3 Iowa State in their Big 12 opener. The Mountaineers, missing key player Lorient due to injury, now stand at 9-5 as they prepare for upcoming home games against Cincinnati and Kansas. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Junior Carper Messerly has stepped into a starting role for the Mohigans (averaging over 15 points per game) as the team builds on their 6-1 season start after Kayli Kellogg’s injury. They will face Class AAA Nitro on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Rowdie Center. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Mountaineers face a tough 2026 season as key players entered the transfer portal, leaving gaps at quarterback, running back and receiver positions. Coach Rich Rodriguez said he will make tough decisions in the coming weeks (the departures were unexpected) to rebuild the 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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