Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lyon Tower in the Evansdale Residential Complex will reopen this fall to house students after closing in 2021—four floors will serve upperclassmen, transfer and graduate students and two floors will be reserved for first time freshmen. The Daily Athenaeum
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit proposals on topics such as environmental reclamation + community development, building rehabilitation and renewable energy for a poster session set for 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Two Waterfront Place; the Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU will host the exhibit and proposals must be in by Aug. 25. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Monongalia County Commission approved a resolution opposing the proposed 105 mile long high voltage power line — a project that would cross our area to supply a data center in Frederick County and force local residents to pay for unwanted costs. Officials from neighboring counties and Delegate David McCormick said they will work to intervene before the state Public Service Commission. MetroNews
- ➤ The City of Morgantown unveiled its 2025 paving list at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, marking its most ambitious road repair plan in nearly a decade—more road upgrades are planned in the coming months. WV News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia schools will soon serve meals without artificial dyes after Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a law banning seven synthetic dyes from school foods. About 240,000 students will see changes in items like red Jell-O fruit cups and Cool Ranch Doritos—foods now made with colors from vegetables, spices and seeds. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Best Virginia head coach Jarrod West leads his 4-0 WVU alumni team into the TBT semifinal as they face Eberlein Drive at 6 p.m. today at Charleston Coliseum — a win will move the team closer to Sunday's title game with a $1 million prize at stake. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Todd Duncan and Kaleb Wilson from the West Virginia University golf team have been named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America — recognizing their strong academic and playing skills. The scholars must play in at least 50% of their team’s rounds and keep a stroke average under 76.0 — meeting the criteria for being a sophomore, junior, or senior. West Virginia University
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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.
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Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration fee varies — Participate in a community-run event along the scenic rail trail.
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State College Spikes vs West Virginia Black Bears
2:30-9:30 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball clash in scenic Granville, WV.
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Owen Davis and Todd Burge Concert
7-10 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — $10 — Enjoy a night of music with Owen Davis and Todd Burge on their We Haven't Changed a Bit Tour.
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Trenton Thunder at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket pricing varies — Catch a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of Morgantown.
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Trenton Thunder vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game in the heart of West Virginia.
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Frederick Keys vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of West Virginia.
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Frederick Keys at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a thrilling baseball match in the scenic beauty of West Virginia.
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Williamsport Crosscutters vs. West Virginia Black Bears
2:30 – 10:59 PM — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game as local teams face off in the summer sun.
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Ruby Summer Concert Series: Maddie and Tae
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater — Check website for pricing — Celebrate the grand finale of the Ruby Summer Concert Series with chart-topping duo Maddie & Tae.
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