Good morning, Morgantown.

West Virginia baseball fans in Omaha are joining Rocco’s Jello Shot Challenge to support food pantries at the College World Series.

The restaurant across from Charles Schwab Field sells $5 jello shots, which donate funds to both university and local food pantries — over $500,000 has been raised to date.

A second Planet Fitness will open in Monongalia County when the former Regal Cinema is converted into a gym.

The new location will open in early September at 1001 Mountaineer Drive in University Town Centre.

Student leaders from Boys State and Girls State visited the Capitol on Thursday to discuss government operations and issues such as NIL and AI in classrooms.

The programs, running since Sunday at Jackson’s Mill and Davis & Elkins College, give rising seniors a firsthand look at state decision-making.

WVU researcher Anand Mishra developed a soft robotic gripper that gently picks delicate fruits like strawberries using sensors to check ripeness; the breakthrough in his Robiotics Lab aims to reduce spoilage for farmers.

WVU researchers are using $5.9 million in NSF funding to search for gravitational waves in Morgantown by studying pulsars and radio data (including from the Green Bank Telescope).

The work will boost astronomical research and could lead to new discoveries.

Traffic delays are scheduled for June 17 to 22 on Pierpont-Harner Run in Monongalia County due to paving and shoulder work, and drivers are advised to plan alternate routes.

The state Department of Agriculture today issued new requirements for all warm-blooded animals coming from screwworm-infested zones: they must receive an entry permit 48 hours before transport, and those from high-risk areas need a veterinary inspection certificate from the past week. The rules aim to protect livestock and wildlife.

More than 150 local residents and officials attended a PSC hearing on Wednesday night at Mylan Park to oppose the NextEra MARL project, saying the 107-mile transmission line would harm their communities.

A follow-up hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Kingwood.

Morgantown High School’s baseball team beat Cabell Midland 2-0 in the AAAA quarterfinal on Wednesday at Jack Cook Field in Huntington as Maddox Boggs pitched a two-hit shutout and Koa Silvers hit a two-RBI triple; the team will face No. 3 Hurricane today at 5 p.m.

WVU's college baseball team is set to start its World Series run today at 2 p.m. in Omaha as the Mountaineers look to build on their historic season + bring star talent to face Troy.

WVU head baseball coach Steve Sabins has recruited Cash Williams (a top prospect from Tennessee with four years of eligibility) who posted strong high school numbers as both an outfielder and catcher.

The versatile player joins transfers as WVU rebuilds for next season’s College World Series push.

WVU football had a big day on Thursday as 4‑star pass rusher Chris Wilson committed to join the 2027 class and beat out Power Four programs — the recruiting move also brought in cornerback Zachary Gleason Jr. and wide receiver Brock Burrus to boost the Mountaineers’ roster.

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.