Good morning, Morgantown.

Morgantown doctor Richard Stephen Kerr, M.D. (84) died Monday, Oct.

5 at Mon Heath Medical Center after a 35-year career as an obstetrician-gynecologist. Visitation is set for Sunday, Oct. 11 at Hastings Funeral Home from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., with services Monday, Oct. 12 at 11:00 a.m.

County officials are preparing a courthouse event to mark nearly 250 years since the county was established + local residents are invited to attend the celebration aimed at honoring the county’s history.

A new pedestrian bridge along Brockway Avenue will soon connect Greenmont with Whitmore Park (and rail-trail access) to improve local mobility.

Morgantown moviegoers will see 'Adam's Fire' at AMC Morgantown Friday, Oct.

9 — a film that uses a West Virginia setting to tell a story of healing, faith and friendship.

Today, the campus community will receive the announcement of the fourth vice president for research candidate via ENews — the candidate is set to give a public presentation from 2:45–3:45 p.m. Friday at Mountainlair Gluck Theatre.

Jim and Regina Blankenship announced a planned gift of over $1M to boost WVU scholarships + add a new award for 4-H members and support a data program at the Chambers College in Morgantown.

Their donation aims to help students pay down debt and gain real-world skills.

WVU Alumni Association is honoring outstanding Mountaineers during Homecoming Oct.

12-18. Awards will be presented at the parade on Oct. 16 and during halftime at the football game on Oct. 17, including marshal Jordan Harrison (’26) who led on defense and exemplified team spirit.

WVU experts say 67% of on-campus students gamble on sports, and easy access to betting can boost stress, isolation, and missed classes through loss chasing.

They warn the dopamine hit from betting may worsen anxiety.

Alexander Hoy, an administrative secretary at the School of Art and Design, has been selected for the October Classified Staff Showcase at the University.

The honor recognizes his work supporting faculty and student success, including campus tours and community runs (underscoring his dedication to education).

First responders participated in a full-scale emergency exercise at North Central West Virginia Airport to practice response procedures for real emergencies, while students and community volunteers helped simulate the scene as part of the FAA certification drill.

Residents in Monongalia County are checking online maps for Flock Safety cameras that record license plates & express privacy concerns over surveillance.

Lawmakers plan to discuss limits on these systems when session begins Jan. 13.

WVU football lost its second straight game in a 45-42 contest against Iowa State and is facing roster challenges (10 new starters this season) as head coach Rich Rodriguez said the program is building a cohesive system in Morgantown.

West Virginia football kicker Jack Cassidy from Derry, Ireland has become the season’s most dependable kicker after transferring to the Mountaineers.

He has adapted his Gaelic football skills to college play & made four perfect field goals and 28 of 33 kickoffs through the end zone.