Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chef Paul Smith, a James Beard award winner, mentors a diverse group of West Virginians facing personal challenges through 'Prepped To Serve', a program combining culinary training with life skills for future employment. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- ➤ Morgantown commissions a $37,500 feasibility study by Kimley-Horn to assess the potential for a pedestrian bridge over Don Knotts Boulevard, aiming to connect the city to the riverfront and rail-trail network. The Dominion Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Interstate 79 southbound in Monongalia County was closed due to a hole in the bridge deck, with repairs expected to complete within 24-hours and traffic rerouted at the Goshen Road exit. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia educators seek legislative assistance to address increasing behavioral challenges in classrooms, advocating for a bill that would allow disruptive students to be removed and placed in intervention programs. MetroNews
- ➤ Davis College landscape architecture students are presenting their innovative projects during Jury Week from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, which is open for community attendance. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Legislature is considering a bill to adjust medical provider compensation to address the funding gap in West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency by potentially standardizing reimbursement rates. MetroNews
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The WVU Police Department provides tips for safer online shopping during the holidays, emphasizing updated security measures and caution with financial information. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University announced a fan meetup event in Frisco, Texas, for the upcoming Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl game against the University of Memphis. WVU Today
- ➤ Ceili McCabe sets a new program record for the women's 3,000 meters at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener. West Virginia University
- ➤ Peyton Hall becomes the first WVU wrestler since 2002 to win his bracket at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, leading the Mountaineers to their highest finish since 2007. West Virginia University
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Morgantown Mall Card Show
The Morgantown Mall will host a card show featuring various events such as promotions, sales, autograph signings, and pack wars from December 13-15, 2024.
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Run Run! Rudolph! 5k and Kids' Mile
The Run Run! Rudolph! 5k features a festive running event along with a dedicated Kids' Mile for children aged 12 and under.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
Experience the beloved story of A Charlie Brown Christmas come to life in a stage adaptation that includes a sing-along with the Peanuts characters.
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Morgantown's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Experience a fun-filled pub crawl in Morgantown featuring games, contests, and a chance to win prizes, starting from Almost Heaven Bar & Grill.
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Mercyhurst Lakers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball
A college basketball game featuring the West Virginia Mountaineers competing against the Mercyhurst Lakers at WVU Coliseum.
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