Morgantown High School earns Academic Showdown Grand Champion honors

Charleston, W.Va. – Morgantown High School has bee crowned the West Virginia Academic Showdown grand champion following the finale at the West Virginia Culture Center Friday. George Washington High School, Kanawha County, earned runner-up. The finale was part of a three month journey for 71 teams...[read more]

WVU market repositioning underway

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. The goal for West Virginia University is clear: lower enrollment and high inflation mean revenue is down and costs have to be cut. However, the road map used to get to the final destination is a bit murky. On MetroNews “Talkline,” vice president of strategic initiatives Rob Also...[read more]

Preparations underway for severe weather in northern West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Weekend weather across northern West Virginia about a spring weather maker that is expected to bring rain, high winds, and possibly hail. Power crews are bracing for the possibility of an another high-wind event just days after restoring power from the last destructive spring ...[read more]

Ruby Summer Concert Series Kicks Off For The Second Year on June 2

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The lineup for the 2023 Ruby Summer Concert Series at Ruby Amphitheater in Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown has been announced. The first show is set for Friday, June 2 and the final show is August 25 with a fireworks celebration to follow. This year’s lineup features loc...[read more]

Jefferson County Schools, law enforcement conduct “evacuation and reunification” drill

Drill practiced where kids would be taken in case of an emergency and the school building would no longer be available. The post Jefferson County Schools, law enforcement conduct “evacuation and reunification” drill appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Results: Archery in Schools 2023

Results of recent Archery in Schools state tournament event at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The post Results: Archery in Schools 2023 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

WVU looks to increase ‘market share’ of available students to lessen budget cuts

The challenge is the pool of students is shrinking. The post WVU looks to increase ‘market share’ of available students to lessen budget cuts appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Dieffenbauch reflects on Classic experience

Despite tough fishing and equipment malfunctions, the biggest bass fishing event in the world lived up to the hype for Morgantown's Wil Dieffenbauch. The post Dieffenbauch reflects on Classic experience appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]