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First at 4 Forum: Chris Chaos & Tracy Brady
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Chris Chaos and Tracy Brady, of Chris Chaos Productions, stopped by the First at 4 Friday. They shared the details about the Summer’s End Spectacular Concert at the Metropolitan Theater in Morgantown. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays...
Multiple Rain Chances this Weekend
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - With drought conditions slowly improving across the area, more chances for rain showers this weekend will look to improve it. From tonight until at least Monday, we will have chances for showers and even some thunderstorms. Rising temperatures and chances for some sunny skies early tomorrow afternoon could provide some fuel to support stronger precipitation chances. Strong to severe storm potential is in store across the area tomorrow with the main concerns being heavy rain and strong winds. Lighter rain chances with cooler temperatures in store to start next week. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
BYU transfer Ryder Burton opening WVU football playbook in quarterback emergencies
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Garrett Greene and Nicco Marchiol were the talk of the town last fall as they battled for the starting quarterback job at West Virginia University. This year, with Greene firmly the starter, the WVU coaching staff now feels like it has a trio of game-ready quarterbacks, and they can thank BYU transfer Ryder Burton for that.
The Mountaineer Blueprint: How WVU Can Start Their Dark Horse Run In Morgantown
West Virginia University faces a formidable challenge as they gear up to take on Penn State in Morgantown. This offseason has been one of the most active in recent memory, both for the fan base and the team. There's a mixed sense of excitement, hope, and perhaps even... optimism that this West Virginia squad could not only contend for the Big 12 title but also make a legitimate push for the playoffs.
Fan first concession pricing, season ticket holder deals of the game return
$3.50 – Pepperoni Roll. The above concession items can be found at the following concession stands at Milan Puskar Stadium: Stand 4 – Red Zone Grill (Quad 1- Northwest), Stand 11 – Play Action Pizza (Quad 2 – Southwest), Stand 14 – Endzone Eats (South Endzone), Stand 18 – Play Action Pizza (Quad 3 – Southeast) and Stand 26 – Field Goal Fare (Quad 4 – Northeast). To view these concession stand locations, CLICK HERE.
How 'Huddy Tuddy' had the best offseason at WVU
West Virginia University wide receivers coach Bilal Marshall gave reporters the ol' 'stop-and-go' during his meeting with the media this week. When Marshall was asked about wideout Hudson Clement, the term 'star' was thrown into the question. Marshall took exception to the term, pumped the breaks on the praise for Clement.... and then proceeded to talk about how the sophomore out of Martinsburg (WV) is still outstanding and had arguably the best offseason of anyone in the wide receiver room for the Mountaineers. Check out his comments in the video above.
Yung Gravy, Shaboozey, and Coin announced as WVU FallFest lineup
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia University (WVU) has announced the lineup for FallFest which will be held on Tuesday. According to WVU, Yung Gravy, Shaboozey, and Coin will make up the 2024 FallFest lineup. FallFest, the annual free Welcome Week concert for WVU students, is scheduled for 6 PM Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at […]
Garnett Hollis Credits Beanie Bishop for Influencing His Decision to Transfer to WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Beanie Bishop left such a lasting impact in his lone season as a Mountaineer that he’s already influencing his replacement. In fact, WVU defensive back Garnett Hollis admitted seeing Bishop succeed at WVU after transferring from the Big Ten played a role in his decision to make the same move.
WVU kicks off welcome week with student move-in day
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University kicked off its ‘Welcome Week’ on Thursday with move-in day. Thousands of families will make their way to campus helping loved ones settle into resident halls through August 17th. The university will continue welcome week until the 23rd of August with cookouts, festivals and a light show.
Big Elm Elementary opens 30-year-old time capsule
LUMBERPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A crowd of students, parents and faculty gathered at Big Elm Elementary School Thursday to see the opening of a time capsule that’s been locked since the school was built in 1993. The wooden box contained student roster sheets, class photos, knick-knacks and other items...
West Virginia State Police, SAKI Team make their first cold case arrest
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) says it’s solved its first cold case. Tony Bethea, 53, an inmate at the Mount Olive State Prison, has been charged with four counts of second degree sexual assault after a joint investigation with West Virginia State Police and the SAKI team in connection with a cold case from March 1993.
WVU Coach Refers to Freshman WR DayDay Farmer as ‘Very Elite’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Even with so much experience on offense, the WVU coaching staff knows they have a freshman who could be ready to make a serious impact right away. And on Wednesday, another coach increased the expectations for top 2024 recruit DayDay Farmer even more. WVU wide receivers...
Spurs with similar stories speak the same language, too: ‘You just let them go’
Tyrin Bradley and Ty French are different editions of the same player on West Virginia's defense. They're spurs in the second year of the shift to a true 3-4 look, and their background is part of the fuel they need to excel in the Big 12. They’re transfers. Neither was raised in this conference or even in the FBS because someone somewhere thought they lacked this or that.
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/16/24): WVU Women’s Soccer Opens Season with 2-0 Win Over Delaware
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. Programming Note:...
Parking Updates for Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium
The Backyard Brawl between Pitt and West Virginia is one of the biggest games in college football, and when the matchup comes to Pittsburgh, it’s led to some of the biggest crowds in stadium history. When Pitt and WVU renewed the Brawl in 2022, it led to the largest...
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute leaders co-author key JAMA Neurology article on the use of focused ultrasound to treat bilateral tremors
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ali R. Rezai, M.D., executive chair of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI), and Ann Murray, M.D., division chief of Movement Disorders at the RNI, co-authored a recently published article in JAMA Neurology. The article, titled “Safety and Efficacy of Staged, Bilateral Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy in...
Jen Greeny shares thoughts on Gold-Blue scrimmage, setting culture
WVU Volleyball kicked held its Gold-Blue scrimmage at the Coliseum Thursday evening. Head Coach Jen Greeny shared her thoughts on the scrimmage and her team’s culture as she enters her first year leading the Mountaineers. Greeny emphasized the match-like feel of the scrimmage, saying it allowed her to evaluate...
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