Good morning, Morgantown.

Morgantown’s BOPARC plans to transform Flegal Reservoir into an outdoor recreation space after decades of efforts to secure the site.

Work will soon begin to add community amenities + boost local activities.

Morgantown Public Library presents StoryFest today from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Spruce Street Pavilion (400 Spruce Street), offering free crafts, interactive fairy tale storytelling, and a free birthday cake at 5 p.m. as it celebrates 100 years of service.

Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day as The Dominion Post honors local veterans (Harrison Summers, Helen Shope, and Foster Feathers) by sharing their personal wartime stories.

Their accounts remind the community of the sacrifices that shaped our local history.

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering is hosting K-12 Engineering Challenge Camps starting Monday, June 8.

Students from across West Virginia will join hands-on sessions in Morgantown to explore STEM through projects in robotics, bridge design and mining engineering (with sessions continuing through mid-July).

Residents needing help with energy bills can apply for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 26, or until funds run out.

They must apply in person at a local DoHS office if facing an energy emergency & meeting state income limits.

GATC Health’s Morgantown lab developed a new drug called GATC-1021 using its Operon AI platform to treat opioid use disorder by targeting a key brain biomarker.

Human trials will begin next year and promising rat studies showed reduced fentanyl use (local experts hope this breakthrough will lessen addiction stigma).

Senator Justice welcomed Iraq's men's national soccer team to train at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center in White Sulphur Springs.

The team prepares for group stage World Cup matches later this month in Foxborough, Philadelphia, and Toronto.

The WVSSAC Baseball State Tournament begins today at Marshall University’s Jack Cook Field in a four-class, eight-team, single elimination format.

MetroNews Radio Network + Video Productions will broadcast all games and stream HD coverage of the championship contests.

West Virginia University Athletics will retire Pat White's No. 5 jersey this fall at a home game (details announced later) as they honor the Mountaineer legend who set national records and led a historic era for the team.

The Mountaineers beat Cal Poly 12-2 Friday at Kendrick Family Ballpark as starter Chansen Cole struck out 11 in seven innings & secured a Super Regional win.

West Virginia now awaits Game 2 at noon today, one win away from their first College World Series appearance.

7th Annual ACS Midsummer Mayhem Softball Tournament

June 18-21 — Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday — Competitive event — Enjoy a weekend of softball with teams from multiple states and explore local attractions in between games.

A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews

6-7 p.m. — West Virginia Botanic Garden — $ — Enjoy flame-grilled burgers and local craft beer with live music in a summer atmosphere.

Randy Arthur Webb Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Free entry — Experience unfiltered rock with heartfelt storytelling from the lead man of SAVING ABEL.

Live Music with Fret Buzz at Tropics

6:30-9 p.m. — Tropics — $15 — Experience a night of energetic live music featuring a rotating lineup from rock to country as part of the summer concert series.

MR 4 on the 4th

8 a.m.–2 p.m. — Morgantown Running — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 4-mile run and kids race in Morgantown.