Good morning, Morgantown.

Due to maintenance at the Engineering PRT station this summer, the Evansdale Crossing pedestrian walkway will close beginning May 11; pedestrians should exit through the first floor entrance and use sidewalks along Morrill Way + Fine Arts Drive.

The walkway will reopen in early August.

An electrical arc issue at the PRT near Beechurst station forced several students to evacuate via a back window Thursday afternoon, leaving one student with minor injuries; transit service between Beechurst and Engineering stations remains suspended until further checks are completed.

On Thursday afternoon, a WVU PRT car near Beechurst Station had an electrical arc issue & officials evacuated six people, one of whom was treated for minor injuries, while service was expected to resume by day's end.

Next week, the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz will hold workshops at Morgantown High and University High, leading to a free concert at 7:30 p.m. May 8 (at WVU’s Falbo Theatre) that features renowned performers such as saxophonist Don Braden and vocalist Lisa Henry.

A new calendar lists summer fairs and festivals across North Central West Virginia as schools close for the season.

The schedule offers local families future opportunities to enjoy community events.

Mon Schools and WVU Medicine’s MedEd program uses an AI mannequin named Alex to give high schoolers real hospital experience and was nominated last month by the Education Alliance for a $25,000 award; the grand prize winner will be announced later this spring.

WVU Career Services specialist Caleb Arnold advises students to expand their internal network and use campus resources to secure summer internships.

He recommends checking platforms like Handshake + tailoring resumes with key industry skills for a competitive edge.

WVU baseball is set to face Kansas State in a three game series today at Kendrick Family Ballpark (6:30 p.m. start).

The Mountaineers must secure wins to boost their RPI ahead of more challenging contests.

Honor Huff, a local star, declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Apr.

30 at 3:49 p.m., sparking strong local interest as he transitions from college basketball to the pros.

Morgantown and University High will meet in their annual boys lacrosse rivalry game at Pony Lewis Field Friday at 8 p.m. The Mohigans are undefeated (13 wins) and aim to secure first place and homefield advantage for the semifinals.

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.

Christian Music Concert in Morgantown

7-11 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.