Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saturday started chilly with near-freezing lows, but temperatures warmed quickly, and today is set to be a bright, warm Mother’s Day with highs in the mid 80s in the lowlands and mid to upper 70s in the mountains—rain will return Monday with heavier totals in eastern areas. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 16, the City Council voted to hire Jamie Miller as Morgantown’s new city manager after a four-month search. Miller, 36, from Paris, Ky, will start on June 23 with a salary of $175,000—she is the first woman in the role and plans to serve the city for the long term—and she said she is here to help the community. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown and University High School softball teams earned sectional titles Friday at Mylan Park to advance to the Region I championship series for a chance to reach the state tournament. The regionals will be held the week of May 19—24. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Mountaineers won 10-3 against Kansas State on Saturday to reach 40 wins and they can clinch the Big 12 title with one win in their final four league games. The team will finish their series today at 2 p.m. against Kansas State — and they will also win outright if TCU and Arizona State lose their games. MetroNews
- ➤ On Friday night, the Mountaineers lost 8-7 to Kansas State at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan—Kansas State erased a five-run deficit in the ninth inning with a walk-off hit. The loss marked a second straight game where WVU surrendered a large lead, and Arizona State’s defeat later lowered WVU’s magic number for the Big 12 title. The Dominion Post
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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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Free Play Freedom Day
9 AM – 8 PM — Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park — Free entry — Dive into fun with free swimming, splash pad, and a movie night at dusk.
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