Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Harp was charged with brandishing following a six-hour standoff at a Morgantown law firm, after falsely claiming involvement in a child pornography case related to his brother. The Dominion Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jim Justice has declared a state of preparedness across all 55 West Virginia counties in anticipation of a winter storm expected to bring up to 12 inches of snow and heavy winds through Saturday. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown City Council plans to transfer $3.3 million from the Financial Stabilization Fund to support the city's self-funded insurance plan, maintaining benefits without raising taxes. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU researchers developed a new triage tool improving the accuracy of emergency treatment for pediatric trauma, hailed as one of 2024's top medical innovations. WVU Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU's basketball team, buoyed by their first-ever win at Kansas, prepares for a challenging matchup against Oklahoma State under the leadership of coach Darian DeVries. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU secured a narrow 62-61 victory over No. 7 Kansas, highlighted by a decisive non-foul call in the game's final seconds. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The top-ranked University High School wrestling team defeated Morgantown High School with a strong performance, while both teams aim to improve and build upon their successes. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The second season of the Mark Kellogg Show will feature four more shows at Kegler's Sports Bar, supporting WVU Women's Basketball. West Virginia University
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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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Bob Huggins Fish Fry Benefit
The Bob Huggins Fish Fry is a longstanding community benefit event featuring food, live music, auctions, and proceeds supporting local causes.
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