Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia school districts have expanded mental health services for students by introducing new programs to address emotional and behavioral needs. The initiatives will boost counseling and support to help students manage stress and social challenges. WV News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, people wore pink and gathered at Mountaineer Field for the annual breast cancer walk in memory of Betty Puskar—whose donation established the Breast Care Center. Families received free t-shirts while participants walked around the stadium to honor survivors and their support networks. WDTV
- ➤ Hand, foot and mouth disease has made a comeback in West Virginia — state health officials are monitoring new cases closely. WV News
- ➤ A breast cancer awareness walk is planned to help locals learn about early detection—organizers say more details on time and location will be shared soon. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Regional brackets for the WVSSAC soccer tournaments are set with single elimination contests scheduled October 20-30 — winners will advance to the state tournament at the Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex in Beckley from November 5-8. MetroNews
- ➤ WVU men's basketball played a closed-door scrimmage against Maryland on Saturday—Honor Huff led with 32 points and ten 3-pointers while Treysen Eaglestaff scored 22 in a 95-73 win. Unofficial game details were shared on social media with no official word from either school. The Dominion Post
- ➤ West Virginia lost 45-13 to UCF in Orlando on Oct. 18. The sports panel—Atticus Pead, Cam Murray and Zach Anderson—discussed the tough loss and the start of Rich Rod’s second era. WDTV
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Utah Utes at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling match-up between Utah and West Virginia in women's volleyball.
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Davisson Brothers Band Homecoming Concert
3:30 p.m. — Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate homecoming with the lively tunes of the Davisson Brothers Band.
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Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check out the thrilling collegiate volleyball matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers.
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Kansas Jayhawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-3 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check the teams as they clash in this thrilling volleyball matchup.
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Fret Buzz Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a night of classic and modern rock with the local band Fret Buzz.
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Dessert Tasting Evening at The Onyx Room
4-6 p.m. — The Onyx Room — Taste decadent desserts and explore the venue for your next celebration.
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