Good morning, Morgantown.

Morgantown Forward plans to revitalize Stanley’s Spot Dog Park along Deckers Creek Trail — the city’s first canine park — with a new sculpture and mural, and a disco-themed fundraiser is scheduled for Feb.

27 at 123 Pleasant Street.

Main Street Morgantown, the Public Library, and the Aull Center for History have partnered to present an exhibit celebrating Black entrepreneurs from the 19th and 20th centuries — featuring figures like John Hunt and Eddie Dooms.

The display honors local contributions as part of Black History Month events.

Potomac State College will celebrate 125 years of Catamount pride with cake and ice cream at the Davis Conference Center Tuesday (Feb.

17) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and faculty and staff can share birthday wishes via a short video message.

The House passed the Small Business Growth Act by an 87-3 vote Friday — the bill will now return to the Senate for review.

It will offer capital to small businesses that must employ at least 60% local workers.

West Virginia lawmakers introduced House Bill 5481 to ban ultra-processed foods from school meals and require the Department of Education to create lists of approved & non-compliant foods.

The measure follows a food dye ban in schools that went into effect in Aug. 2025.

Governor Morrisey unveiled the Sentry system, a three-year pilot that will use more sensors (rain gauges, soil saturation sensors, and wind data) and AI-driven modeling to forecast flood risk up to six hours ahead at seven flood-prone sites statewide.

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced more than $38 million in federal funding to boost WVU projects (including Weirton Medical Center) and allied health facilities.

The funds will help finance essential upgrades and community services.

The Planning Commission approved plans for 104 three-bedroom townhomes at the corner of Hartman Run Road and Everlasting Lane near the municipal airport + plans include widening the lane and building a sidewalk.

ARJ LLC said buyers will sign noise acknowledgements before the project seeks zoning variances next week.

The local high school boys basketball power rankings show Tug Valley reclaiming the top spot in Class A and Chapmanville rising to second in Class AAA (Week 5).

Morgantown, Capital and Wheeling Central remain No. 1 based on votes from 10 local sports reporters.

Coach Hodge hopes the break between games will help the Mountaineers rebound after a recent home loss as they face UCF today at 6 p.m. inside Addition Financial Arena.

The team aims to overcome its scoring challenge by needing to exceed 63 points to win.

Four West Virginia University students will compete for the 72nd Mountaineer mascot during a cheer-off at the 8:30 p.m. men's basketball game against Utah today (at the WVU arena).

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.

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.

Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball

2-4 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Tickets available — The grind never stops! Bring the energy, Mountaineers!

Gardner Winter Music Festival

5 p.m. – 10 p.m. — South Middle School — $5 for adults, free for musicians and kids under 7 — Celebrate winter with Appalachian music, dance, and workshops.

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. UCF Knights

8-10 p.m. — Mountainlair Student Union — Ticket prices vary — Charge or defend? It's Mountaineers vs UCF tonight!