Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Boreman Hall had the most crime reports for the 2024-25 school year, recording 49 incidents this spring— a near 50% drop from 88 in the fall. The Daily Athenaeum
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Undergraduate students across the University's three campuses are invited to enter the Appalachian Scholars Contest to showcase creative work on topics affecting the Appalachian region—entries must be submitted by Oct. 3 and winners will be recognized during Mountaineer Week. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Talent and Culture team will offer University employees a range of professional development courses for the fall semester — the offerings include a Leading Forward Series beginning Sept. 9 and Strengths-Based Pods in September through November to boost career and leadership skills. West Virginia University
- ➤ Faculty and staff will join the FSAP Support Squad Book Club to discuss Brene Brown’s 'Braving the Wilderness' every Thursday at 4 p.m. from Sept 18 to Oct 23—sessions will be held at 1085 Van Voorhis Road, Suite 218-220 or on Zoom. West Virginia University
- ➤ Faculty, staff and students will be prompted to install the Okta Verify app starting Sept. 9 on the Morgantown campus—students begin on Sept. 11—as Duo Mobile remains active until it retires on Oct. 1, so users should not delete it until then. West Virginia University
- ➤ At WVU, the Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance launched the 'Your Voice: Day One and Beyond' program to help students during their first 90 days—known as the Red Zone when risks of sexual assault are higher. The three-phase campaign starts with an 'Awareness and Rights' period from Aug. 20 to Sept. 19 and will continue with community and empowerment activities through mid-November. The Daily Athenaeum
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The $16 million Mylan Park Ice Pavilion opened one month early and will host the hockey version of the Backyard Brawl on Sept. 12 while public skating starts next week—local teams and events are set to use the Olympic-size ice sheet all year. MetroNews
- ➤ Mylan Park opened its new 48,000-square-foot Ice Pavilion in Morgantown on Tuesday, and local leaders said it will become the region’s top destination for competitive and recreational ice sports. WV News
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West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park — Tickets available now — Celebrate music, wine, and community at this vibrant festival.
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Mon County Fair 2025
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park — Check official website for entry fees — Experience a local celebration with thrilling rides, agricultural exhibits, and live entertainment suitable for all ages.
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William Matheny Performance
7-10 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — Cost info unavailable — Experience the storytelling prowess of William Matheny as he connects common experiences in an engaging way.
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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
3:30-5 p.m. — Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — Ticket prices vary — A thrilling gridiron rivalry awaits as the Panthers clash with the Mountaineers.
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Matt Axton Live
12-6 a.m. — The Encore — Tickets vary — Experience the humble slice of Americana with Matt Axton and his band Badmoon.
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The Addams Family Musical Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — The Addams Family returns with their deliciously dark and hilariously spooky on-stage adventures.
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The Return of the King: Elvis Tribute
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a complete journey through the highlights of Elvis' illustrious career with Tyler Christopher.
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Jeff Grable Live at The Lakehouse
6-9 p.m. — Lake House Restaurant — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Jeff Grable, a talented singer-songwriter influenced by rock, folk, and blues.
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
5-8 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Check for ticket pricing — Experience high-energy collegiate volleyball action as the Wildcats take on the Mountaineers.
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BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's volleyball match between the Cougars and Mountaineers.
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