Good morning, Morgantown.

Mon County 4-H member Sadie Stockett earned the Roby Young Best of Show Award for her woodworking project at the Youth Livestock Association Show and Auction, showcasing her creativity among diverse 4-H exhibits.

The Center for Community, Connections, and Culture and the Community Coalition for Social Justice will celebrate Morgantown’s Gold Star City status at Mountainlair Gluck Theatre or via Zoom from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 7; local leaders (Mike Attfield and Javier McCoy) will provide remarks.

Today, Mountain Stage airs live from the Mountain State with Inara George performing her hit 'Release Me' (from her 2018 album and featured on This Is Us) alongside The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, The Mammals, Red Camel Collective, and Heather Maloney across local stations.

Students and community members gathered at WVU’s Eberly College on Wednesday for the 34th Peace Tree ceremony, celebrating peace and explaining the tree’s history.

Guest of honor Cedric Woods spoke on sacred tobacco use and Native American Studies — the event highlighted the campus’ growing support for Indigenous voices.

College of Creative Arts and Media students are hosting a gently used sports equipment drive to help nearly 500 flood-displaced Robert L.

Bland Middle School students enjoy a Mini Day of Play. The donated gear will be used on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Jackson’s Mill.

The WVU community will meet vice president for research candidate Aleister Saunders today at Ming Hsieh Hall, Room G21 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. as part of a series of meetings, with the next candidate set to visit on Tuesday, Oct.

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Morgantown High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after an anonymous threat was reported (no threat was found), and law enforcement cleared the campus by 11:40 a.m. so classes resumed normally.

The fall forest fire season began Oct.

1 and will run until Dec. 31; state law bans outdoor burning from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to help prevent wildfires while allowing burns only after 5:00 p.m. under limited exceptions (such as for cooking or warmth).

On Thursday, WVU Medicine added five Pennsylvania hospitals after an $800 million acquisition, uniting 925 beds, 1,000+ physicians, and nearly 7,000 workers under its network.

The move expands health services for 750,000 residents in the region.

WVU’s football coach and defensive coordinator Zac Alley says the team will adjust this weekend against Iowa State as it prepares to face the Cyclones & learn from a tough game against Oklahoma State.

Through new personnel calls, the Mountaineers aim to react swiftly.

Senior Hayden George leads University High School's football team with 20 receptions for 539 yards and 11 touchdowns through Week 5.

The Hawks will host Linsly for Homecoming today at Mylan Pharmaceutical Stadium on Baker’s Ridge — fueling excitement as the season continues.

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez prepares the Mountaineers for their first true road game on Saturday, Oct.

3 against Iowa State in Ames. The team will face a loud crowd at noon as quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr works to overcome the challenge of an away environment.

WVSSAC Week 5 football ratings show key ranking shifts as local teams adjust their playoff bids across each class.

The updated statistics reflect games played this week and offer insight for fans tracking the competitive season.