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Morgantown News

For Morgantown, home to West Virginia University, coverage here follows city government, Monongalia County, Monongalia County Schools, sports, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.


Sports

Basketball

West Virginia Tops George Washington 78-66

Skylar Forbes scored 26 points as West Virginia forced 24 turnovers in its second straight win.

West Virginia Tops George Washington 78-66

Crime

Accidents

Former Morgantown Deputy Faces Wanton Endangerment Charge

A former Monongalia County deputy is charged after a rifle discharge injured a juvenile in an apartment.

Former Morgantown Deputy Faces Wanton Endangerment Charge

Politics

Live Poll

Do you think cities should prioritize cost-saving lighting upgrades even if they disturb nearby homes?

City Hall

Morgantown Works to Fix LED Streetlight Glare

City officials are working with FirstEnergy on solutions after LED streetlights have intruded into some First Ward homes.

Morgantown Works to Fix LED Streetlight Glare

Entertainment

Live Poll

Do you believe city-sponsored holiday events effectively strengthen your local community?

Civic

Morgantown Celebrates Halloween in Downtown District

Families and local merchants gathered for holiday festivities on Thursday.

Morgantown Celebrates Halloween in Downtown District

Lifestyle

Awards

WVU Honors Four Students for Life-Saving Actions

West Virginia University presented honorary Mountaineer statues to four students who performed CPR and called 911 during two separate emergencies in early October.

WVU Honors Four Students for Life-Saving Actions

Regular subjects here include city council decisions, the Monongalia County courthouse and Monongalia County Schools alongside the university, healthcare and energy-sector employers that define the local economy. From Sunnyside and Woodburn to South Park, Greenmont and Suncrest, neighborhood coverage extends into Preston County and Marion County where stories cross the line. West Virginia Mountaineers athletics draw sustained regional attention and shape the city's commercial calendar, housing demand and event planning throughout the year. Student enrollment trends, infrastructure investment and development near the campus are the recurring subjects in city and county coverage.


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