Good morning, Morgantown.

Google announced it bought 1700 acres on both sides of Route 62 for a planned data center in Buffalo.

Local leaders say the tech giant will fund all needed infrastructure upgrades (avoiding added costs for residents) as it moves through essential planning steps.

The Morgantown Art Bar announced on Wednesday that it will close after April & is hosting final events at its 268 High St. venue.

The beloved bar has served local students & musicians and invites the community to celebrate one last time.

WVU’s studio was used as a filming location for Netflix Top 10 movie The Bad Guardian last February.

Director Joe Webb, who appears in the film, and Reed School of Media students helped create a professional set — staff praised its clean, organized work — that brought Hollywood to campus.

On April 1, WVU’s Bluegrass and Old-Time Bands will work with Grammy-winning native Tim O’Brien during a master class before joining him for a 7:30 p.m. concert at the Gladys G.

Davis Theatre in the Canady Creative Arts Center; tickets cost $35 and are available both in person and online.

The EcoCAR team will host a spring vehicle demonstration in the Engineering Sciences Building, Room G20 from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday (March 31) to showcase their electric vehicle technology, featuring a Cadillac LYRIQ and a new emergency detection system for deaf and hard of hearing drivers.

West Virginia University is hosting its Annual Day of Giving to support local initiatives & invite community members to contribute to campus programs at an upcoming event.

PEIA is hosting statewide open enrollment fairs from April 6 to April 20 for employee benefits for the 2027 plan year — a virtual event follows on April 21.

Employees can meet representatives from PEIA, The Health Plan, United Medical Resources, MetLife and Mountaineer Flexible Benefits.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that communities in North Central West Virginia remain steady even as the statewide population declines.

The report highlights regional differences that point to local resilience.

Vandalia Health will end obstetrics delivery services at Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston on May 1 — citing recruitment challenges.

The hospital will keep offering gynecological, prenatal, and postpartum care while guiding patients to nearby obstetric care options.

West Virginia University is leading an 18‑month data-driven review to guide allocation of nearly three-quarters of the state's opioid settlement funds, with partners including its Health Affairs Institute and the West Virginia First Foundation — a project that will develop an interactive dashboard for transparent funding decisions.

The 48th annual North Central West Virginia home show opened yesterday at the Hazel and JW Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park, hosting 150 vendors and a new demonstration stage for local builders and lenders + the event expects 2,000 visitors through Sunday.

Linebacker Ben Cutter is set to lead WVU's defense next fall as he enters his fourth season while veteran starters step away.

Defensive coordinator Zac Alley will rely on Cutter to guide the unit as new transfers & freshmen join the team.

Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with unforgettable laughs from acclaimed comedian Stavros Halkias.

IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference

April 13-15 — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration required — A unique symposium focusing on advancing cancer research through trainee collaboration.

Ducks Unlimited: WVU Sportsman's Night Out

— Morgantown Elks Lodge #411 — Registration details to be announced — Enjoy a social evening focused on outdoor sports and conservation.