Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BOPARC reported that the main loop trail and floating boat launch at Flegal Reservoir are finished but the 125-acre site remains closed until safety measures and proper signage are in place to protect Morgantown's water supply. The agency and the city will open the property for recreation once improvements are complete. The Dominion Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Frontieras North America purchased 183 acres in Mason County on Monday, Jan. 19, to build a flagship $850 million advanced coal reformation facility that will create over 2,000 construction jobs and 200 permanent roles while converting coal with a zero-waste process. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Senator Taylor introduced Senate Bill 504 to protect rural schools by requiring county boards to deliver detailed impact statements and a 2/3 vote + local voter approval before closure or consolidation. The law will set strict transportation limits and extra funding for protected schools if enacted on July 1. WDTV
- ➤ WVU AmeriCorps VISTA Team hosted pop-up service activities on MLK Day at the Mountainlair in the Vandalia Lounge, where students and community members made friendship bracelets for hospital patients and wrote letters while an assistant professor explained Dr. King’s legacy. WDTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today at 7:49 a.m., West Virginia Morning airs a new HealthQ episode that advises locals on saving money for gym memberships through potential health insurance support while also reporting on rising electricity costs and slow renewable energy growth across the region. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- ➤ Monongalia EMS introduced sensory kits for patients with autism on Monday, Jan. 19 to support individuals during emergency calls, offering tools & techniques designed to ease stress. The program aims to improve care during high-demand situations. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The WVU women’s basketball team defeated Cincinnati 84-76 on Sunday at Fifth Third Arena in Morgantown after building a 43-26 halftime lead while Cincinnati closed to seven points in the final minutes + five players scored in double figures. The Dominion Post
- ➤ After a 4-8 season, WVU coach Rich Rodriguez is adding size by signing new offensive linemen + a fullback to bring back his team’s hard edge. The recruiting push in Morgantown is set to make the Mountaineers more physical next season. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Trinity Christian High boys basketball team achieved its 10th straight win — a turnaround from a 5-16 season — when senior Austin Porta scored 22 points in a 71-35 victory over Bishop Walsh on Monday. The Dominion Post
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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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Black Violin Full Circle Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the powerful fusion of classical and hip-hop music as Black Violin redefines musical boundaries.
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Bridgerton Trivia Night
5-8 p.m. — Stone Tower Brews — Supports Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center — Prove your wit at this spirited trivia night inspired by Bridgerton.
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