Good morning, Morgantown.

The FirstEnergy Foundation awarded a $20,000 Gifts of the Season grant to Ronald McDonald House Morgantown this holiday season to help 42 families stay comfortably in its lodging program + support youth development through the Jacob Johnson Family Lodging Fund.

A sprinkler line burst Tuesday evening at a Morgantown assisted living facility, and residents were evacuated while crews worked to restore the system (officials have not provided an update on repairs).

WestRidge confirmed that its water and sewer improvements under the Chaplin Hill Gateway Project will continue as scheduled, despite bankruptcy filing.

The company has made $800,000 in payments and will deliver $1 million this week — ensuring ongoing progress — while planning to complete design by Sept. 2026.

Adapted from the beloved film, a holiday performance runs from December 17 to December 19 at the Canady Creative Arts Center (Lyell B.

Clay Concert Theatre). Audiences in Morgantown can enjoy this festive stage adaptation through Friday.

A JD Power survey shows Appalachian Power’s customer rating dropped to 416, below the national average, as rising energy costs lead to higher bills and calls for clearer utility communication (fourth-quarter bills reached $206).

WVU Day at the Legislature will be held on Feb.

4 in Charleston with interactive exhibits at the Capitol from 9:30 a.m. to noon and a lunch at the West Virginia Culture Center from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Exhibitors can join an info session at 11 a.m. on Jan. 6.

WVU assistant professor Becca Coltogirone is featured in December's Faculty Feature.

She oversees the undergraduate neuroscience program (now over 150 students) and advises on recruitment and curricular updates.

WVU physicians warn residents to look for early whooping cough signs as cases have risen to levels not seen since 2010.

They advise staying home if symptoms appear (especially for infants) and seeking treatment quickly to prevent further spread.

Last Wednesday, Mon EMS added portable carbon monoxide detectors to all vehicles and within 48 hours these devices alerted responders to dangerous levels at a Five Guys in Suncrest Towne Centre.

Local fire departments worked with EMS + quickly evacuating the area so patrons and staff received timely care.

First Exchange Bank donated $3K through its annual Pink Out campaign by pledging $25 for each new deposit opened in October.

The donation was presented Tuesday at the Women’s Imaging Center at Vandalia Health in Morgantown to support breast cancer initiatives.

Maddox Twigg earned the state’s J.R.

House Award after leading Morgantown High to its first state title in two decades. The sophomore finished his season with 3,323 yards, 44 touchdowns + key postseason wins that clinched the championship.

Houston Cougars at West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball

1-4 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting matchup between the Cougars and Mountaineers in women's basketball action.

Champions Of Magic

7:30-9 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience a captivating night of illusions and incredible acts straight from London's West End.

The Heartstrings Acoustic Duo Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country rock tunes with The Heartstrings and Grace Campbell.