Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown police responded at 10:30 p.m. Friday to a fight on Price Street that left a WVU student with a stab wound to the leg while visiting a friend—21-year-old Kaden James Vinar from Champlin was arrested and charged with felony malicious wounding. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health care providers are facing a critical shortage of physician assistants in West Virginia — experts say new training programs and workforce solutions will be needed to improve patient care. State officials are now planning steps to boost the health care workforce in the near future. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU pitcher Reese Bassinger pitched seven innings in a 3-2 win against Texas Tech on Saturday while the team also beat the Red Raiders 5-0 on Sunday to raise its win total to 39. The column explained that the Mountaineers will chase 40 wins and a Big 12 title by focusing on each new game—stressing that wins should not be overanalyzed. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The West Virginia men’s basketball team added guard Morris Ugusuk after he committed following an official campus visit—he is 6-foot-4, spent two seasons with South Carolina, and has two years of eligibility to add depth to the roster. The Dominion Post
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80's Enough Tribute Band Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket details not mentioned — Relive the best of the 80s with this tribute band's electrifying performance.
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Meyer's Outdoor RV Show
— May 15-18 — Dunham's Sports — Free entry — Experience adventure with over 40 RV models and nationwide delivery options.
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Lindsay and The Relics Concert
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of classic rock and pop for a great cause supporting Cydney DeBastiani.
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Tribute to Green Day and Black Sabbath by Dry Spell
8-11:30 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — No cover charge — Experience hard-hitting tributes to iconic rock bands in a vibrant local venue.
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WV Three Rivers Festival
5-10 p.m. — Palatine Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with parades, food, and fireworks at this family-friendly festival.
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90s & 00s Night with Motorcycle Drive-By
8 PM - 2 AM — Tropics — Entry fee unknown — Celebrate the return of Motorcycle Drive-By while singing along to your favorite hits from the 90s and 00s.
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Girls' Night Out 2025: Roaring '20s
6-10 p.m. — Erickson Alumni Center — Fundraiser for child abuse victims — Step back in time for a glitzy evening supporting local children in need.
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Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of live music with Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed in Morgantown's vibrant venue.
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Open House at 2052 Mountain Ash Lane
2-4 p.m. — 2052 Mountain Ash Lane, Westover, WV — Free entry — Explore a luxury townhome in a serene community with stunning mountain views and upscale amenities.
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