West Virginia
West Virginia schools cancel classes ahead of WVU-Penn State game, live Pat McAfee Show over ‘traffic’ concerns
Morgantown is gearing up for a BIG time matchup as local schools received an extra day off before the Labor Day weekend.
A day before West Virginia University football kicks off its 2024 campaign against 8th-ranked Penn State, local officials canceled classes for county schools on Friday as the area braces for increased traffic congestion ahead of the sold-out home opener.
“In consultation with MECCA 911 and local law enforcement, Monongalia County Schools will be CLOSED for students this Friday, August 30 due to the anticipated traffic congestion and potential delays affecting our bus services,” the school district announced Wednesday evening.
“Monongalia County Schools’ top priority is ensuring student safety. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this change,” the post added.
Monongalia County School District consists of 19 schools, which include 11 elementary schools, across the area.
While the Mountaineers and Nittany Lions face off at noon on Saturday, local officials are taking precautions surrounding the on-campus party 24 hours beforehand.
Pat McAfee, the two-time Pro Bowler and WVU alum, is returning to his old stomping grounds when he hosts “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday from 12-3 p.m.
“Our show will be live in Morgantown, West Virginia right before Penn State tries to walk into Morgantown,” McAfee said on a recent show. “Biggest home opener for the West Virginia Mountaineer Football team since 1998.”
“A lot of years since somebody like Penn State tried to walk in. Opening weekend, you have got to be kidding me. They don’t understand what these Morgantown fans are going to be like,” he said.
McAfee’s show will broadcast from the Life Sciences building on campus, near where the original WVU Football stadium, Mountaineer Field stood between 1924 and when it was demolished in 1987.
The show is located roughly 2 miles away from Morgantown High School, which was among Friday’s closures.
The 60,000-seat stadium’s capacity record was set on Nov. 20, 1993 when the then-number 9 Mountaineers defeated then-4th ranked Miami 17-14 in front of 70,222 fans.
Officials noted the increase in traffic will happen between 12 and 3 p.m. on Friday as McAfee airs his show and WVU classes are still in session.
Many people from out of town are expected to arrive on Friday as most local hotels are filled, according to WBOY.
Along with McAfee’s show on Friday, Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” will air from campus two hours before their noontime broadcast and will feature a live performance from rapper Machine Gun Kelly.
Friday’s school cancelations come on an already extended weekend as school’s and offices across the US observe Labor Day on Monday.
West Virginia
Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law, increasing criminal penalties in W.Va. for DUI causing death
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey officially signed House Bill 4712 into law on Friday.
The bill, better known as Baylea’s Law, increases criminal penalties against those who are convicted of driving under the influence resulting in death. The bill is named after Baylea Bower, a 24-year-old woman from Boone County who was killed in a car crash on Easter in 2025 caused by a drunk driver.
The bill passed the House in February, with several of Bower’s family and friends gathered at the West Virginia Capitol in support of the bill.
“Obviously we’re going to be heartbroken,” Bower’s friend India Henderson said. “We have the lifetime sentence of not having Baylea. But if this does help save a life in the future and cause someone to not want to go out and cause this tragedy, then that is a win.”
In accordance with the passage of the bill, Baylea’s Law will take effect on June 12.
“West Virginia will no longer allow those who drive while impaired to escape the full weight of justice,” Morrisey said Friday in a press release. “Baylea’s Law gives our legal system the teeth to demand absolute accountability for the most heartbreaking crimes. Today, our laws stand firmly on the side of victims and their families.”
Specifically, Baylea’s Law introduces the offense of aggravated DUI resulting in death, which will carry the following mandatory sentences, according to a release from Morrisey’s office:
- Five to 30 years in prison
- Fine of $2,000 to $10,000
- Lifetime revocation of the offender’s driver’s license
West Virginia
West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Daily 3, Daily 4 on May 7, 2026
The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 7.
Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 7 drawing
7-1-6
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 7 drawing
4-6-6-8
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Winning Cash 25 numbers from May 7 drawing
04-08-10-11-20-22
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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