Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University Police are seeking assistance in locating 19-year-old criminology major Jason Busse, who was last seen near the Core Arboretum. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Office of Undergraduate Research offers a $5,000 stipend for an eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience for students, with applications due by March 1. West Virginia University
- ➤ Sister Anna Wray will explore the impact of technology on culture in a lecture at WVU's Thomistic Institute. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown's city council election features the return of a long-serving member for the 4th Ward and introduces new candidates for the 2nd and 6th Wards, with community-focused initiatives and personal experiences inspiring their campaigns. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia's basketball team seeks a crucial win against Baylor to improve their NCAA Tournament prospects. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia University announces its Gold-Blue Spring Football Showcase for April 5, with tickets and fan activity details forthcoming. West Virginia University
- ➤ The WVU men's basketball game against UCF on March 8 is sold out, with SeatGeek.com offering a marketplace for fans still seeking tickets. West Virginia University
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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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Chance Stanley Acoustic Show
Chance Stanley, a singer-songwriter from Mississippi, will perform an acoustic show at Gene's Beer Garden with no cover charge, open to all ages.
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WV Hunting and Fishing Show 2025
The WV Hunting and Fishing Show features a wide range of outdoor products and services, making it the largest outdoor event in the region.
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Kathleen Madigan Comedy Show
Kathleen Madigan, acclaimed as the 'funniest woman in America' and a staple on major late-night shows, brings her insightful and humorous observations to the stage for a night of comedy.
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Season IV: Fantasie - Chamber Music Concert
This concert features an eclectic lineup of chamber music works, including Mendelssohn, Frank Bridge, and Dvorak, performed live in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Carnival Night Out for Kids
This event offers a fun-filled evening of activities and games for children, allowing parents a night off while their kids engage with the cast of Morgantown Dance.
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