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Freshman tight end might not be a factor in opener, but it might not be long until he’s heard from
The season-opening matchup between West Virginia and No. 8 Penn State on Aug. 31 at Mountaineer Field will feature two teams feeling pretty good about their tight ends. The Nittany Lions return Tyler Warren, who was second on the team in receptions and yards and tied for the lead in touchdowns last season, but they might have a sleeper on the roster, too.
UPD takes new safety precautions for the 2024 school year
In preparation for the fall semester, the University Police Department has implemented several initiatives to improve campus safety and communication with students. In a UPD campus community safety survey in April, many students, staff and parents reported feeling unsafe on WVU’s campus and in Downtown Morgantown. Survey results also showed that respondents wished to know more about the University’s safety procedures and see improved safety infrastructure on campus.
Nationally known comedian, Joe Gatto, coming to Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A nationally known comedian is set to make a stop here in the Friendly City in just two weeks. Known famously for starring in the hit TV show “Impractical Jokers,” Joe Gatto is now continuing his career in comedy as a stand-up comedian. On Friday, September 6, he will bring his […]
11th annual PopCon brings ‘Stranger Things’ actor, pop culture activities to Mylan Park
The 11th annual West Virginia Pop Culture and Comic Convention, WVPopCon, will return to Morgantown this weekend at Mylan Park. The convention was created by John Hayes and his late wife Julie in hopes of attracting more customers to their business, Comic Paradise Plus in Fairmont, West Virginia. “We decided...
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital earns national recognition for heart and stroke care
WHEELING, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital has been nationally recognized for the fourth year in a row by the American Heart Association for its commitment to best practices. The hospital received two ‘Get with the Guidelines' awards at the gold plus level for coronary artery disease STEMI receiving...
Asbestos removal at former Wheeling Inn progressing ahead of schedule
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The asbestos removal at the former Wheeling Inn at 10th and Main Streets is actually moving ahead of schedule. Officials say that portion of the work may be completed by September 16, which would clear the way for the next phase–the actual demolition of the old motel. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore […]
WVU named finalist for 2024 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award
In recognition of its extraordinary community engagement initiatives, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has named West Virginia University as a regional winner of the 2024 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. As regional winner, WVU will compete for the national C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award,...
Free eye exams at South Parkersburg Baptist Church
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department partnered with the WVU Eye Institutes’ Appalachian Vision Outreach Program to give people free eye exams. This is to help people get these exams if they don’t have health insurance. Bethany Peters, a representative from the Mid-Ohio Valley Health...
WVU football coaches stressing patience with development of Khalil Wilkins
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When it comes to the West Virginia University quarterbacks, there are not many questions regarding the depth chart. The Mountaineers know their top-three quarterbacks. It would take a catastrophic sequence of events for freshman Khalil Wilkins, who joins Nicco Marchiol on the list of lefty WVU...
Former West Virginia Forward Set to Begin Professional Career
Former West Virginia forward Tre Mitchell is beginning his professional career with Löwen Braunschweig in Germany. Mitchell signed with the club on Aug. 7 and is preparing for his first year. “I have worked towards becoming a professional all my life. And now the time has come: I am...
WVU women’s soccer suffers first loss of season at Clemson
The West Virginia University women’s soccer team (2-1) surrendered its first road match of the season Friday night when the Mountaineers fell 3-0 to Clemson (2-1) at Historic Riggs Field in South Carolina. WVU entered the game without a single conceded goal in its first two games of the...
Popular college sports account gives WVU football 12-0 ceiling
Big Game Boomer, a college sports account that has accumulated over two hundred thousand followers across Instagram and X, gave West Virginia football a 12-0 ceiling and 5-7 floor in a post made Thursday. For those who are unaware, ceiling and floors are prediction of a team’s ability. For example,...
FLOTSAM! River Circus docks at Wheeling’s Heritage Port
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Viewers from all over ‘stepped right up’ to Wheeling’s Heritage Port to bear witness to FLOTSAM! River Circus – a travelling troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers. Each summer, they choose a different river to float down on their handmade raft and this summer they chose the Ohio River, giving free […]
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