Good morning, Morgantown.

Dari-Delite, an ice cream shop at 3837 Earl L Core Road, is celebrating 40 years of service this summer by offering ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes and made-to-order fast food.

Owner Johnny Nuce said he started the shop in 1985 with his late brother and noted his 88-year-old mother still makes weekday lunch specials (summer hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday) to meet customer demand.

Tajh Miller, 36, from Cumberland was arrested in Morgantown for beating and strangling a woman with a plastic bag after her mother reported the assault weeks ago—he now faces a $155,000 bond.

State Treasurer Larry Pack said enrollment in the Hope Scholarship program increased nearly 40% from last year — a rise that may allow more students to gain assistance in the upcoming 2025-26 school year — as state data confirms the program's strong growth.

The University Police Department tells students to travel with a friend and pay attention when on or off campus.

The department will start an Adopt-a-Cop program in the fall and has added a panic alarm to the LiveSafe app—so students can quickly call for help—ensuring they are safe.

A study from West Virginia University found microplastics in Appalachian fish—raising concerns about their impact on the ecosystem.

The FAA has asked Morgantown Municipal Airport to start a planning process for new safety measures at the north end of its runway and the city council approved a grant agreement that matches a local contribution of $20,925 with $397,564 in federal funds.

Airport Director Jon Vrabel said the plan will take six to nine months and tie the safety project to the planned runway extension + support additional property and hangar developments for larger aircraft.

Wyoming County and eight other counties used opioid settlement funds to pay their regional jail bills as a response to serious budget strains caused by the opioid crisis — a move allowed under state spending rules.

Some experts warn that while this usage meets legal guidelines, it does not address long-term needs for treatment and recovery programs.

A new law will require members of West Virginia’s Central Abuse Registry to pay $125 each January and those on the sex offender registry to pay $125 from January 1 to June 30 in order to fund mental health services for deputies — failure to pay the fee will lead to a county court judgment lien that is lifted once the fee is paid.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers at West Virginia Black Bears

7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of minor league baseball action in Mountaineer country.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers Take on West Virginia Black Bears

7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between two competitive teams.

Comedy Night at Tipsy Teeze

8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ages 21+ — Enjoy live comedy performances from talented comedians for a night of laughs.

State College Spikes at West Virginia Black Bears

7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Experience a thrilling baseball matchup as the State College Spikes take on the West Virginia Black Bears.