Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Experts from WVU discussed ongoing concerns about a chemical incident near Institute that killed two workers, while questions remain over safety protocols. Mountaineer Food Bank expanded its 864,000 sqft warehouse in Gassaway last week to quickly serve food insecure residents across 48 counties. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- ➤ McDonald’s owner-operators from Clarksburg and Morgantown teamed up with industry peers across western Pennsylvania and West Virginia to donate $136,740 to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) supporting families in both Pittsburgh and Morgantown. WV News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Irene Twigg celebrated 100 years with lively parties held on Friday and Saturday in Morgantown, where family joined her at home for pepperoni rolls and later at Westover Senior Center for cake, singing, and dancing. She was honored for her pioneering work in business and community spirit. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The WVU Funk and Soul Ensemble will perform a free concert tomorrow, Wednesday, Apr. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountainlair Gluck Theatre. The performance will feature classic soul and modern funk tunes from artists including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars. West Virginia University
- ➤ Ed Buckbee, a Romney native who helped shape the early space program by running a camp that inspired future astronauts, was honored on NBC’s Today show Sunday (April 26) following his passing earlier this month at age 89. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ President Michael T. Benson will host the May Frontline Professionals meeting at Blaney House on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for WVU faculty and staff, and Vice President for Student Life Gary Furbee will provide a Welcome Week overview with employees required to register by May 13. West Virginia University
- ➤ Five incoming WVU students have been chosen as Foundation Scholars from 20 Bucklew Scholars — a $100,000 award covering four years of tuition and fees. The honorees are Rose Bigelow, Chastity Brockett, Roman Gevenosky, Liam Kruse and Sarah McBee. WVU Today
- ➤ West Virginia University will award honorary degrees to Arthur Gabriel, Tom Jones, and Beth Walker — recognized for their work in retail, health, and law — during May Commencement. West Virginia University
- ➤ Monongalia County Schools is asking voters to renew its excess levy on May 12 to fund extra programs and staff without raising taxes. The levy has supported extracurricular activities for 53 years (helping boost education quality). MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown Fire Department refuted a fake social media post about a wildfire, confirming no wildfires are occurring in Monongalia County. Officials urged residents to rely on official sources for accurate updates. WDTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown and United Hospital Center in Bridgeport are named America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek’s 2026 list. Hospital officials say the awards confirm their commitment to top-tier obstetric and newborn care. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia football landed 4-star athlete Carter Bonner for the 2027 class after he committed on 247Sports to play corner, picking the Mountaineers over offers from Maryland, Oregon State, Tennessee + Virginia Tech. The Dominion Post
- ➤ WVU’s 2025 team did not have any players drafted, but cornerback Michael Coats signed with the Cleveland Browns while linebacker Reid Carrico and others received rookie mini-camp invitations from NFL teams. The players now seek to earn roster spots with new coaching staff & support systems. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Luca Felix, UHS 2024 state wrestling champion, announced his transfer to WVU this fall. He will join familiar teammates on the Mountaineer wrestling team as he begins his junior year with three years of eligibility. The Dominion Post
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
4:30–9:00 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lively vibes, festive drinks, and fun contests in downtown Morgantown.
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Christian Music Concert in Morgantown
7-11 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.
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