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.
Northwest faces backlash after decision to admit student involved …
WEBJun 6, 2020 — Northwest students — and some staff members — of all races have expressed outrage in the aftermath of a statement from Northwest President John Jasinski, which addressed the racially-insensitive video that circulated on Twitter last weekend depicting an incoming University freshman who appeared to be re-enacting the incident that killed George Floyd May 25.
Top-seeded Northwest men's basketball aims for ... - Northwest …
WEBMar 5, 2024 — It’s finally here — March. The time of year when life starts to spring up and basketball enters into madness. And the first form of madness for Northwest men’s basketball is as the top seed in the MIAA Tournament March 6-10 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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WEB3 days ago — New book club called 'Book Talk' aims to promote reading outside of classes. Northwest has over 100 organizations available for students. From Dungeons and Bearcats, for those who like tabletop role-playing games, to Bearcat Disc Golf Association, there are many different groups one can join to be involved on campus.
Northwest football signs 35 players on 2024 National Signing Day
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — Northwest football coach Rich Wright talks to his team after the 56-7 win over Nebraska-Kearney Nov. 11. The Bearcats inked 35 players on 2024 National Signing Day Feb. 7. It’s the day high school athletes and college coaches have collectively waited for. While athletes sometimes announce commitments months ahead of …
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WEBSep 22, 2023 — Sept. 17. There is a closed investigation for Jaidyn N. McKinney, 18, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license in Parking Lot 24.. There is a closed investigation for an accident between Morgan T. Blessing, 20, and Matthew B. Wholly, 26, on University Drive.. There is a closed investigation for …
Sophomore earns All-American status as Northwest ... - Northwest …
WEBNov 19, 2023 — Northwest men's cross country sophomore Drew Atkins competes in the NCAA Division II National Championships Nov. 18 in Joplin, Missouri. Atkins finished 34th with a time of 30 minutes, 15 seconds and five milliseconds to earn All-American honors.
Northwest cross country sophomore talks about path to MIAA …
WEBOct 4, 2023 — Atkins’ success as an athlete goes further than the cross country team, as he also runs for the track and field team. He placed first Dec. 9-10, 2022, at the Mel Tjeerdsma Classic in the 5000 with a time of 15:01.13, and first Feb. 10-11 in the Bearcat Invite 3000, stopping the clock at 8:23.16.
Darren White is running on the issues. He won't try to outrun his …
WEBSep 29, 2020 — Darren White tends to tell stories as he explains his campaign platforms and thoughts on policing. In fact, he tends to tell stories when he explains just about anything, outlining his views on things as pertinent as the duties of a sheriff’s office or as unconnected as the rising cost of higher education all through some kind of narrative arc.
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WEBApr 11, 2024 — Northwest community mourns death of KXCV General Manager Rodney Harris. Payden Harris isn’t quite sure how old he was when he was playing a game of catch with his dad, Rodney Harris, in the front yard of their home in Albany, Missouri. Old enough to catch a baseball, he recalled, and old enough to throw one back. Read more.