Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen students have been named as the new Presidential Student Ambassadors for Fall 2026 at WVU. They were chosen by faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and represent seven colleges and four states. West Virginia University
- ➤ Tomorrow, March 4, Gabe Schwartzman, an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee, will lead a talk on power, just transition and community-engaged research in Appalachia from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom or inside Brooks Hall (Room 309). West Virginia University
- ➤ Two WVU Esports graduate assistants visited South Middle School Monday to share career opportunities and explain the university’s student-driven esports program — highlighting roles in competitive gaming and broadcasting — through the K-12 Speakers Bureau. WDTV
- ➤ West Virginia has made all K-12 students eligible for the Hope Scholarship, allowing nonpublic and homeschool students to apply today. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open until June 15, and Treasurer Pack will host a press conference at the state capitol to mark the program’s expansion + increased funding concerns. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia DNR stocked 69 lakes with golden rainbow trout yesterday to support the Gold Rush season for local anglers. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia collected $379 million in February revenue, exceeding estimates by $50 million and nearly 7% above last year, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Monday. Year-to-date receipts now exceed $3.6 billion, which may allow for a 10% tax cut when the Senate includes it in the budget. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A RAND study shows U.S. poison centers save $3.1 billion each year, and West Virginia Poison Center provides free, 24/7 expert help (800-222-1222) for residents who need it. The report highlights the service's significant impact. WV News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Small Town Wedding Expo is planned for Morgantown, where couples can meet local vendors and learn wedding planning tips (details on time and location are forthcoming). WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia baseball canceled its two-game series with Radford on March 3 and 4 after a tragic loss on Radford, and fans with tickets can exchange them as the team heads to Marshall on March 4 at 5 p.m. The Dominion Post
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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!
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