Democratic legislative staff in Washington approve first-ever contract

Democratic legislative staff in Washington approve first-ever contract

Washington state Capitol on March 7, 2024. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard) It took Democratic staff in Washington’s Legislature a little longer but they have joined their Republican colleagues in approving two-year contracts, concluding the first-ever round of collective bargaining for legislative employees. Legislative assistants, policy analysts and communications staff in the House Democratic Caucus and … Read more

Did anyone win Mega Millions last night? Winning numbers for Jan. 10, 2025 lottery drawing jackpot

Did anyone win Mega Millions last night? Winning numbers for Jan. 10, 2025 lottery drawing jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Tuesday night’s lottery drawing. Here are the numbers for the Tuesday, Jan. 7, lottery drawing jackpot worth $77 million with a cash option of $33.7 million. Grab your tickets and let’s see if you’re the game’s newest millionaire. Mega Millions, Powerball: What to do if … Read more

Landfill Task Force plots path forward with capacity in dire situation

Landfill Task Force plots path forward with capacity in dire situation

Jan. 10—A newly-formed Landfill Task Force took its first steps toward addressing the facility’s capacity crisis on Friday during their inaugural meeting at City Hall. The St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill, a 14-cell facility opened in the mid-1980s, has seen a near 50% increase in yearly waste in the last five years driven by low and … Read more

Great Plains Growers Conference returns to St. Joseph

Landfill Task Force plots path forward with capacity in dire situation

Jan. 10—The region’s agricultural community is gathering for a conference on the latest trends and innovations in farming at Missouri Western State University. The Great Plains Growers Conference invited participants from the Midwest to learn more about improving their farming and marketing. Pre-conference workshops were held on Thursday, Jan. 9, discussing topics including hard cider … Read more

Getting ready for winter storm requires all hands on deck

Landfill Task Force plots path forward with capacity in dire situation

Jan. 10—All across Haywood County and North Carolina, folks are gearing up for the winter storm rolling in. From local municipalities to emergency services, it is all hands on deck to ensure people stay safe in the treacherous conditions. State’s response Friday morning, Gov. Josh Stein held a briefing on the expected impact of the … Read more