Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bob Huggins Fish Fry (a local fundraiser) will take place later this year in Morgantown to benefit cancer patients. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Statler College hosted the Mountaineer VEX Robotics Competition today at the WVU Mountainlair, where 26 teams from across the state compete in a two-day event that highlights robotics skills & teamwork. Top teams will advance to the State Championship in March. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The IRB module in the WVU Research Administration Portal — also known as WRAP — will launch Feb. 16 with major improvements to protocol management and compliance tracking. Researchers should check the IRB Transition to WRAP community page for more details. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU Law will host in-person visits for prospective students starting Jan. 23, offering an admissions session, a first-year class observation, and a student-led tour of the College of Law. Prospective students may also bring guests to see firsthand what law school life is like. West Virginia University
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Qualified households earning $67,000 or less can get free IRS-certified tax help at Christian Help downtown by appointment; the service runs Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until April 1 and requires calling 304.296.0221. Morgantown Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials held public sessions on housing affordability in Morgantown yesterday to discuss rising costs and possible solutions. Community members shared ideas and set next steps to expand affordable housing options. WDTV
- ➤ The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is urging West Virginia lawmakers to raise the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack during this legislative session. Lawmakers will review the proposal as part of efforts to curb tobacco use. WV News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia has seen a low-to-moderate rise in flu cases so far, but doctors warn numbers may increase if communities do not follow proper precautions. They advise vulnerable groups to get the vaccine and practice good hygiene + safe distancing as outbreaks advance. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU is reshaping its wide receiver room for 2026 as seven players enter the transfer portal, with Cam Vaughn set to join Miami and Rodney Gallagher heading to Arizona - coach Rich Rodriguez is adding transfers and promising recruits to bolster the lineup. 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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Ray Scott LIVE at Tipsy Teeze
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience critically acclaimed Nashville star Ray Scott performing live with support from Clay Justice.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders at West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Cost info not provided — Morgantown energy activated with Texas Tech in the building.
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UCF Knights vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Ticket info available — It's more than a game, it's a statement as WVU takes on UCF and leaves it all on the court!
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