Good morning, Morgantown.

WVU Cyber is hosting the Mountain State Cyber Summit on Oct.

28 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Cybersecurity experts from public & private sectors will discuss AI risks and emerging digital threats, and Michael Gregg from Palo Alto Networks is set to deliver keynote remarks.

The Wiz, a Tony Award-winning musical, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.

20 at the Canady Creative Arts Center.

WVU brought a piece of the nation’s founding era to Morgantown on Monday by showcasing historic recipes, family artifacts, and stories that explored the Washington family's ties to the state.

Monongalia County Board of Education approved its 2026 financial statements and school safety contracts — including traffic-control services and construction agreements — at Tuesday's meeting in Morgantown as it reviewed $98.8 million in assets.

WVU is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Woodburn Hall, the historic building that has stood at the center of the campus for 150 years (a key symbol of university heritage).

WVU directed students and employees to its hazing prevention resources after reports led to a suspension on Oct.

9 of Lambda Chi (a fraternity) amid allegations. The online hub offers year-round training and safety programs for campus members.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved PJM Interconnection’s Large Load Registry for tracking data centers and other high-demand customers while rejecting its interim resource adequacy plan that would curb retail loads, allowing PJM to revise its proposal.

Local utilities may see operational changes as a result.

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced over $1.7 million in federal funding to help West Virginians recovering from substance use disorder find jobs.

Lauren’s Wish CAREERS Program (receiving $211,700) and ARS’s new Return-to-Work program will soon offer job training, career counseling, and placement in several counties.

A national report from Trust for America’s Health shows West Virginia’s adult obesity rate dropped from 41.4% in 2020 to 37.4% in 2025, sparing 56,870 adults from obesity.

Experts credit improved food labeling and reduced salt and sugar in foods for the decline — though funding challenges for nutrition programs remain.

Monongahela Valley Association of Health Centers will receive $500K from Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s Rural Health Transformation Program to upgrade technology at its Fairmont, Shinnston and Mannington locations, funding a shift to cloud-based systems, staff training and a new hire from Fairmont State University.

The University High School golf team finished as Class AAAA runner-up at the state tournament held Monday and Tuesday at Jones Course in Wheeling (team score: 478).

Key rounds from Brayden Rickman helped lift the team.

WVU football defense struggled in three straight weeks after allowing 52 points from Arizona, prompting defensive coordinator Zac Alley to simplify plays and shift roles.

He said his faith and guidance from his pastor (who married him) helped him refocus as the Mountaineers will face Cincinnati this weekend.