Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ken Cut appeared on TVU on Friday, May 22 to update viewers on local news and weather alerts, adding to the area's ongoing news coverage. His brief segment provided essential insights ahead of today’s flood watch. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clay-Battelle ag teacher Kent Saul (retiring after 27 years) and district officials said there will be no cuts to FFA and ag programs, even after concerns about splitting teaching time and reconfiguring the program arose. Supporters will speak at Tuesday's Board meeting at Sabraton. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Nearly 450 Morgantown High School students celebrated graduation Friday evening as they received diplomas (Class of 2026) during the ceremony. WV News
- ➤ WVU will celebrate this year’s August and December graduates on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Hope Coliseum — Spring 2027 graduates will be honored May 14-16 in future ceremonies; confirmed dates are available on the Commencement website. West Virginia University
- ➤ On Thursday night, Trinity Christian School hosted its commencement in Sabraton for 24 seniors who celebrated graduation with prayers and shared laughter; many will now pursue studies in exercise physiology and other fields at local colleges while preparing for careers in education, engineering, and more. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia First Foundation convened a statewide panel of experts this week to align opioid response strategies (emphasizing collaboration and shared priorities). The experts discussed ongoing efforts to improve community health outcomes. WV News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown Magazine’s Summer 2026 issue shares more than 50 free or low-cost activities, from farm crawls — Appalachian soul music, fresh donuts, and biting lemonade, to a refreshed neighborhood guide for those considering a move. A free copy is available around town. Morgantown Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 9 WVU baseball team beat Arizona State 7-3 Friday night (with the final out at 2:15 a.m.) at Sunrise Park, advancing to the Big 12 title game. They will face Kansas at 7:30 p.m. today. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The WVSSAC State Track & Field Championships saw defending champions from Morgantown and leading Williamstown athletes carry early leads into Day 2 today. Teams in all classes earned strong wins in events such as pole vault and relays as they prepare for final contests. MetroNews
- ➤ Big 12 coaches offered clear insights on WVU football's struggles and questioned whether the team has a top quarterback—views that could shape local expectations as the season moves forward. WDTV
- ➤ Boys State Track championships saw close competition on Day 1, with Wahama winning three events in Class A while Doddridge led Class AA and Keyser and University High School topped Classes AAA and AAAA. Teams now gear up for more events tomorrow. MetroNews
- ➤ WVU athletics director Wren Baker said the department expects its best fundraising year ever as budgets now exceed $150 million (a 50% increase from three years ago) and he urged locals to help boost the Mountaineer Athletic Club membership (currently at 7,000). The Dominion Post
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