Good morning, Morgantown.

Construction workers discovered human remains on Monday in a wooded area between Scott Avenue and Smithtown Road in Monongalia County — the body was taken to the West Virginia Medical Examiner's Office while local agencies work to identify the individual.

WVU will induct five Mountaineers into the Order of Vandalia on Friday, June 6 — Judge Irene Berger, Dr. John Brick, Tom Jones, Ken Kendrick, and Carolyn Long will be honored for their service and loyalty while the ceremony also remembers two past Vandalians.

John Howard, director of NIOSH, told Judge Irene Berger that 51 Morgantown Respiratory Health Division workers returned to work after receiving termination notices in April as the black lung screening program resumed—following a court order after a miner's lawsuit.

Parts of NIOSH, including the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division, still face staff reductions amid ongoing changes.

The state Division of Highways is building a new access road over the Monongahela River to serve the Morgantown Industrial Park with Triton Construction winning the $59.7 million bid, and workers are currently clearing and excavating with plans to start work on the piers and superstructure soon. One lane of the I-68 bridge is closed because aged bolts need special ordering — drivers are advised to slow down in construction zones as repairs are expected to be completed in two years.

State officials reported that West Virginia collected about $4.94 billion this fiscal year, nearly $236.9 million above estimates and 3.1% below last year’s collections, with May revenue at $349.9 million slightly under projections.

They noted that gains in severance and sales taxes offset shortfalls in personal income and corporate taxes and warned that national factors—such as pending tariffs and budget proposals—might affect future collections.

West Virginia University announced men's basketball season ticket holder reward prizes for the 2025–26 season and said fans who renew or buy new tickets between June 2 and June 16 will win prizes like a tour of the basketball practice facility or a signed basketball—prizes vary by renewal date.

The Mountaineers will play in a best-of-three Super Regional series against LSU at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge starting Saturday at 2 p.m. ET, and coach Sabins said his team must be ready for top pitchers like Anthony Eyanson and Kade Anderson.

Players Sam White and Brodie Kresser were hit by pitches in their last game against Kentucky but are not broken—White has a large bruise—and the team will follow its usual recovery routine.

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.

Ben Benson Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Ben Benson in a vibrant local venue.

2025 High Point National - Pro Motocross - Round 4

6-9 a.m. — High Point Raceway — Check website for costs — Witness the thrilling competition of top pro motocross racers and enjoy local fare in an interactive Sponsor Village.

Clay Justice Performance

8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a lively evening with Clay Justice in a vibrant Morgantown venue.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living

9 AM - 7 PM — Harmony at Morgantown — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living with tours highlighting exceptional care and dining options.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers at West Virginia Black Bears

7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticketed event — Enjoy an exciting baseball game between the Scrappers and Black Bears.