Missouri continues five-year plan with minimum wage increase
WEBJan 10, 2024 — Since 2018, when Proposition B was made into a law, the minimum wage in Missouri has increased from $7.85 per hour in 2018 to then end at $12 per hour in 2023. Then with the most current increase in 2024 the minimum wage has grown $4.45. Compared to neighboring states, Missouri sits at the highest minimum wage.
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WEBAug 18, 2020 — Why Jess Piper fights. Jess Piper, a Maryville High School American literature teacher and an advocate for social justice, stands in front of her family's farmhouse in Hopkins, Missouri, Aug. 12. Piper said her husband bought the house and five acres practically on accident three years ago after he "literally went out for milk."
Student Senate starts fall semester by approving Northwest …
WEBSep 3, 2024 — Student Senate met for the first time this semester 7 p.m. Sept. 3. One of the first actions it did was approve Northwest's new pickleball club that originated at the Student Recreation Center.
Northwest announces next head coach for Bearcat men's basketball
WEBApr 13, 2024 — Days of searching for a replacement to the soon-to-be Missouri Sports Hall of Famer led Northwest Athletics to announce Matt Keeley as the 21st head coach in Northwest men’s basketball program history April 13. “It's a premiere spot in Division II, if maybe not even the premier spot,” Keeley said hours after the announcement.
Conflict arises between former Northwest President, regent …
WEBMar 7, 2024 — In 2015, Northwest shut down the Tau Kappa Epsilon Delta Nu Chapter after the University investigated sexual assault allegations and found the fraternity in violation of probation on multiple different occasions. Though Jasinski didn’t mention him by name, Regent Jason Klindt responded to the claim. Klindt was a Tau Kappa Epsilon member while obtaining his bachelor’s degree in public ...
Rehearsals begin for upcoming Theatre Northwest productions, …
WEBSep 5, 2024 — “The Shady Lady: A Robust Blend of Privilege, Influence and White-Collar Crime” is this year's annual first-year show. This does not mean only freshmen can participate, as “first-year” refers to students who have not before done theater at Northwest.
Missouri enacts federal law raising minimum age for buying …
WEBJan 22, 2020 — A new federal law in the U.S. prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, but city and state adoption of the law is at a momentary halt with lengthy discussion and required local legislative moves.
From Lee's Summit West to Northwest: Quartet of high school …
WEBFeb 6, 2024 — Lee's Summit West senior wide receiver Jackson Torry runs down the field on an offensive play. After announcing his commitment to Northwest football Dec. 13, Torry will leave behind the offensive side and serve as a defensive back for the Bearcats.
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WEB5 days ago — ANNA BAILEY | Asst. News Editor | @AmBailey1. Updated Sep 25, 2024. 0. 2 min to read. Student Senate used half of its $2,000 cosponsorship budget during their meeting Sept. 24. The $1,000 will be helping fund an event that will be hosted by the Student Activities Council.