Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, January 24th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Lataille, 59, has been reported missing in Morgantown, last seen traveling on Route 705 to I-68 in a bronze 2013 Hyundai Tuscon. WDTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Interstate 68 in Morgantown is closed between mile markers 7 and 10 eastbound for the next hour to alleviate congestion; travelers are advised to seek alternative routes. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The WVU Guarantee program will fund tuition and fees for West Virginia students with a family income of $65,000 or less starting this fall. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University will conduct a test of its WVU Alert system to ensure emergency communication efficiency across its campuses on January 29. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia University honors 7,838 students on its Dean's and President's lists and announces 1,339 graduates for Fall 2024. WVU Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown High School's sophomore Kayli Kellogg scored 38 points, leading to a 66-62 victory over University High, sweeping their regular season series. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Sporting News named its midseason college basketball All-America teams, highlighting top players like Johni Broome, Cooper Flagg, and West Virginia's Javon Small for their exceptional performances. West Virginia University
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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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2025 West Virginia RV Show
The 2025 West Virginia RV Show features over 50 RV models, on-site financing, exclusive pricing, and seminars by industry experts at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center.
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West Virginia Chocolate, Wine and Shine Festival
The WV Chocolate, Wine & Shine Festival features a variety of chocolatiers, specialty foods, and West Virginia wines and moonshines at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center.
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Mountain Stage Concert
The Mountain Stage Band will perform live at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.
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Bryce Nolan Live Performance
Bryce Nolan will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Morgantown Polar Plunge for Special Olympics WV
Participants will plunge into Cheat Lake at Dockside Grille to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes, with various prizes and participant perks based on fundraising levels.
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