Coming full circle: U.S. Army rapper Riddick from Morgantown to the world and back

September 4, 2026

MORGANTOWN - Before Lamar Riddick was performing around the world as a U.S. Army rapper, he was making music and building a career in Morgantown. Staff Sgt. Riddick worked as a program assistant with West…

9/11 first responder: 'I woulda got there quicker'

MORGANTOWN – On the ground. Lt. Joe Torrillo was being pummeled like an outmatched prize fighter that morning in the…

'Unions are why these things happen': UMWA president emeritus Roberts to deliver keynote remarks at Marion County Labor Day Picnic

MANNINGTON – Chuck Knisell drew a crowd when he rolled into the Marion County Labor Day Picnic at Mannington’s Hough…

Morgantown man pleads guilty to carrying unregistered hand grenade

PITTSBURGH - A resident of Morgantown pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possessing an unregistered firearm, U.S.…

Jim Dunn Run: a 19-year tradition of altruism (and meteorology)

MORGANTOWN – Darlene Dunn, to paraphrase an old song by Bob Dylan, doesn’t need a weatherman to know which way…

Mon Commission offers support for Morgantown Greenbelt concept

MORGANTOWN – Calling it, “an ambitious but achievable vision,” the Monongalia County Commission has thrown its public support behind the…

WVU Sports

WVU football's defense finding it difficult to prepare for Coastal Carolina with all the questions

MORGANTOWN — Coastal Carolina will look a lot different from last year, or even…

Pat White looks back on journey to play quarterback, wear No. 5 before jersey is retired at WVU before Coastal Carolina

WVU football Rich Rodriguez predicts the 2026 team will be 'fun to watch'

COLUMN: WVU football needs boost of confidence to start 2026 season over Coastal Carolina

High School Sports

Blake scores five TDs in season debut for Morgantown High

MORGANTOWN – Lyric Blake sang a sweet song Friday night. It was titled, “I…

MHS boys' soccer team passes by rival UHS, 2-0

Morgantown leaning on defense in Week 2 matchup against Jefferson

Alexander's PK the difference for University girls' soccer in 1-0 shut out over Wheeling Park

Obituaries

Ronald William Cosner

Ronald William Cosner, 87, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.