26501 Morgantown, WV
Westover views, family recreation and local ballpark nights
Right now in 26501
ZIP 26501 covers Morgantown, West Virginia in Monongalia County. 8 headlines naming Morgantown or Monongalia County are running right now. The next game nearby is Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at West Virginia Mountaineers on September 5, 2026 at Milan Puskar Stadium. 9 ticketed events are on sale within 25 miles, the soonest being West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. UMBC Retrievers Womens Volleyball on August 30, 2026.
Updated · unavailable: WV MetroNews
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ZIP 26501 includes western Morgantown addresses and Westover. Its best day-out mix is family recreation at Mylan Park, river views, seasonal markets and local sports—close to downtown without following the same itinerary.
Local news in Morgantown, WV
8 of these name Morgantown or Monongalia County directly. Headlines link back to the newsroom that reported them.
- LocalThe Dominion Post· Just now
University High efficient, delibrate in all-around 35-3 victory over Musselman to open 2026
MORGANTOWN – The University High School football team earned a solid victory to begin 2026 over Musselman on Friday night at Mylan Pharmaceutical Stadium on Baker’s Ridge. Despite the Applemen holding advantages in time of possession, total plays, and first downs, UHS (1-0) flexed its efficiency and experience to the t…
- LocalWBOY 12 News· 4h ago
Ruby Memorial celebrates 10 years of WVU Heart & Vascular Institute
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown celebrated 10 years of its WVU Heart & Vascular Institute in Morgantown on Friday.
- LocalThe Dominion Post· 7h ago
WVU professor: Planning, preparation key when addressing inevitability of future disasters
MORGANTOWN – What’s the difference between calamity and commonplace? These days, not much, says Nicolas Zegre, a West Virginia University professor and climate change expert who directs the school’s Mountain Hydrology Laboratory. Hours after the world was still trying to process the CGI-looking enormity of north-centra…
- LocalThe Dominion Post· 7h ago
Health department renovation project estimated at $10M
MORGANTOWN – On May 13, following years of on-and-off negotiations between Monongalia County and WVU Medicine, the two sides finalized the sale of the Monongalia County Health Department property to WVUM for $6 million. That same day, the Monongalia County Commission approved a purchase agreement for $4.1 million with…
- LocalThe Dominion Post· 8h ago
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
To submit an event for the calendar, email DPNews@DominionPost.com, with the subject line “EVENT.” Morgantown Community Newcomers Club Are you new to Morgantown and the greater Morgantown community? Or you live here already or have experienced a recent life change and wish to expand your circle of acquaintances and fam…
- LocalWBOY 12 News· 8h ago
Kayli Kellogg commits to play for West Virginia, father Mark Kellogg
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown High School girls basketball standout Kayli Kellogg will be staying close to home for college, announcing on Thursday her commitment to play for West Virginia and her father, head coach Mark Kellogg. An all-state selection as both a freshman and sophomore, Kellogg missed her entire junior…
- LocalThe Dominion Post· 9h ago
Morgantown High girls basketball standout Kayli Kellogg announces commitment to WVU
MORGANTOWN – For Kayli Kellogg, the decision was about as close to home as a college basketball commitment can get. The Morgantown High senior announced Thursday night that she will continue her basketball career at West Virginia University, where she will eventually play for her father, Mountaineers head coach Mark Ke…
- LocalThe Dominion Post· 10h ago
Local Kindermusik program gets top designation
MORGANTOWn – Musical Footprints Presents Kindermusik With Penni has been named a Top Program by Kindermusik International, the world’s leading provider of music-based education for infants, toddlers and young children. Penni Witt is a Kindermusik Accredited Educator and the owner of Musical Footprints Presents Kindermu…
- StatewideWBOY 12 News· 5h ago
State faces athletic trainer shortage as high school sports pick up
High school football is an exciting time in north central West Virginia and here at WBOY. But behind the scenes, one person plays a pivotal role on the sidelines, ensuring our local athletes can play safely.
Sports near 26501
Upcoming fixtures for the teams closest to Morgantown, soonest first.
- HomeNCAA · Big 12
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · TNT
Sep 5
4:00 PM
- HomeNCAA · Big 12
UT Martin Skyhawks at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · ESPN+
Sep 12
5:00 PM
- AwayNCAA · Big 12
West Virginia Mountaineers at Virginia Cavaliers
Bank of America Stadium · Charlotte, NC · ACC Network
Sep 19
11:30 PM
- HomeNCAA · Big 12
Oklahoma State Cowboys at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV
Sep 26
4:00 AM
- AwayNCAA · Big 12
West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones
Jack Trice Stadium · Ames, IA
Oct 3
4:00 AM
- HomeNCAA · Big 12
Arizona Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV
Oct 10
4:00 AM
- West Virginia Mountaineers footballMilan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown
Events near 26501
Ticketed events within 25 miles, soonest first.
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. UMBC Retrievers Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Aug 30
12:00 PM
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. Akron Zips Mens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 3
7:00 PM
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Football vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Football
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Football · Sports
Sep 5
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Soccer vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Womens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Live event
Sep 6
7:00 PM
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. George Mason Patriots Mens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 7
7:00 PM
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 10
5:00 PM
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 11
11:00 AM
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. Denver Pioneers Mens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 11
7:00 PM
- Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Toledo Rockets Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 11
7:00 PM
A simple plan for today
- 1Morning: check the Mylan Park schedule for swimming, fitness or a community program.
- 2Afternoon: shop a seasonal market or cross toward the river for a walk with city views.
- 3Evening: see whether the West Virginia Black Bears or another local team is home.
Worth leaving the house for
Evergreen local stops with first-party planning links.
Mylan Park
A large community complex for aquatics, sports, fitness, fairs and family programs.
See facilities & hoursWest Virginia Black Bears
Summer collegiate baseball at Kendrick Family Ballpark in the 26501 area.
Check the scheduleWestover
A small Monongahela River community directly across from Morgantown.
Visit WestoverOfficial local calendars
Dates change. These first-party calendars and organizers carry what a ticketing feed never sees — meetings, markets and campus programming.
Soundtrack this Morgantown
Three Morgan Town songs chosen for this particular place — not an autoplay trap.
26501 questions, answered
What is happening in Morgantown, WV 26501 today?
University High efficient, delibrate in all-around 35-3 victory over Musselman to open 2026 — reported by The Dominion Post. This page lists the 9 newest stories from The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, and WV MetroNews, plus upcoming games and ticketed events near 26501, refreshed through the day.
Where can I read local news for Morgantown, West Virginia?
The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, and WV MetroNews cover Morgantown and Monongalia County. Their latest headlines are aggregated on this page with links back to the original reporting.
What sports teams play near 26501?
West Virginia Mountaineers football. Next up: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at West Virginia Mountaineers on September 5, 2026. 4 of the upcoming games are home fixtures.
Are there events coming up near Morgantown, WV?
Yes — 9 ticketed events are listed within 25 miles of 26501. The closest is West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. UMBC Retrievers Womens Volleyball at Hope Coliseum, Morgantown on August 30, 2026.
How often does this 26501 page update?
News, scores and event listings refresh automatically about every 30 minutes from The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, and WV MetroNews, ESPN's public schedules and Ticketmaster. Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 3:11 AM.
Where this page gets its data
- News — The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, WV MetroNews, matched to this ZIP by mentions of Morgantown and Monongalia County.
- Sports — public league schedules for the 3 teams closest to Morgantown; a fixture is only flagged as being in 26501 when the venue's own postal code says so.
- Events — ticketed listings within 25 miles of 26501, alongside the official calendars linked above.
- Geography — ZIP codes are postal routes and can cross municipal boundaries; population figures come from the linked Census source.