In a joint statement the City of Morgantown and the International Association of Firefighters Local 313, Morgantown firefighters’ union, announced details regarding the mediation agreement over the shift differential pay […]
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City asks judge to stop fire civil service commission meeting
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to stop its fire civil service commission from holding a disciplinary hearing about the change in shift […]
Fire civil service commission to hold hearing on pay dispute
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s firefighters are earning about $2,000 less a year after the city changed their pay. Morgantown said it’s just applying the shift differential pay rules correctly after discovering […]
Fire Civil Service Commission to hold emergency meeting in response to firefighters’ demand for public hearing over pay cuts
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Fire Civil Service Commission posted notice of an emergency meeting to determine whether it has jurisdiction to hold a public hearing requested by Morgantown’s firefighters regarding […]
Authorities search for suspect after Pleasant Street shooting
MORGANTOWN — A man was shot in the parking lot of Domino’s on Pleasant Street Thursday afternoon. He was shot in the shoulder following a dispute with another man, according […]
Firefighters demand public hearing over pay cut; city responds
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s firefighters have demanded a public hearing with the civil service commission over the pay reduction they say was retaliation by the city manager for refusing a lawsuit […]
IAFF Local 313 accuses Morgantown city manager of illegal pay reduction
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown firefighter’s union unanimously voted no confidence in city manager Kim Haws and accused of him lowering the pay for every firefighter after they refused a settlement […]
House fire determined to be arson
A fire at a rental home early Friday morning was arson and a reward is being offered for information. The Morgantown Fire Department responded to the fire at 452 Protzman […]
Mediation attempts unsuccessful in Morgantown firefighter lawsuit
MORGANTOWN — After failed attempts at mediation, it appears as if a lawsuit filed against the city of Morgantown by Morgantown Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 313 is heading to court. […]
Police, fire departments urge fireworks, sparklers be used safely
Glow sticks, LED wands serve as safer holiday alternatives Those planning to celebrate the end of 2020 tonight should remember that while consumer fireworks are legal in West Virginia, only […]












