Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monongahela Power Co. & The Potomac Edison Co. filed an application on Friday with the Public Service Commission seeking approval to build a 1,200-megawatt natural gas and solar project valued at $2.84 billion in West Virginia. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TCU beat WVU 59 to 50 on Sunday at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth as TCU built a 20 to 2 run in the third quarter to secure the win. WVU now prepares to host Oklahoma State as it seeks to regain top position in the Big 12 + the season remains highly competitive. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU pass rusher specialist Larry Knight joined on Jan. 12 and 34 days later may leave if Georgia hires him as its new outside linebacker coach — he was hired to succeed retired coach Jeff Casteel and fill Chidera Uzo-Diribe’s role after his move to the Cowboys. The Dominion Post
-
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!
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The world is changed by people who get up early.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morgantown Daily News
Welcome to the Morgantown Daily News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Morgantown, West Virginia community. If you like the Morgantown Daily News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Morgantown.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Morgantown and across West Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morgantown Daily News
A free Morgantown community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morgantowndailynews.com/sitemap