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knau.org > knau-and-arizona-news > 2026-09-14 > arizonas-minimum-wage-to-increase-by-50-cents-in-january-and-even-more-in-flagstaff

Arizona's minimum wage to increase by 50 cents in January and even more in Flagstaff

2+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1226+ words) Workers at the bottom of the pay scale in Arizona are going to get a bump in pay in January. New figures Friday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that consumer prices rose 0.4% in August. That puts the annual…...


brownfieldagnews.com > news > missouri-farmers-report-decent-corn-yields-as-harvest-advances

Missouri farmers report decent corn yields as harvest advances

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (299+ words) September 14, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Crops, Missouri, News Missouri farmers say the corn crop is decent as harvest continues, and progress varies across the state. In northwest Missouri, Ryan Meyerkorth tells Brownfield it’s been a slow start due to…...


philstar.com > business > 09/15/2026 > 2556256 > urc-initiative-delivers-gains-local-farmers > amp

URC initiative delivers gains for local farmers

5+ hour, 46+ min ago   (354+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has expanded its farmer support program to help local potato growers improve harvests and tap wider market opportunities. The company said Benguet farmers have harvested potatoes from the 54 metric tons (MT) of Granola potato…...


aviationpros.com > airport-business > airport-infrastructure-operations > news > 55/40/4382 > kansas-city-international-to-raise-parking-rates-this-month-heres-what-to-know

Kansas City International To Raise Parking Rates This Month. Here’s What To Know

4+ hour, 43+ min ago   (242+ words) Construction continues on the new KCI airport terminal, which plans to open this spring. Construction began in 2018 and cost estimate $1.5 billion. Prepare to spend a couple more dollars to park your car at Kansas City International Airport. In an email…...


scotsmanguide.com > news > world-cup-stronger-travel-boost-hospitality-sector-in-the-second-quarter

World Cup, stronger travel boost hospitality sector in the second quarter

5+ hour, 1+ min ago   (260+ words) The hospitality market performed better than expected in the first half of 2026, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) growing at 4.8%, according to a report from Cushman & Wakefield. Stronger leisure and business travel, a shift toward luxury hotels and major sporting…...


beloitdailynews.com > news > business-news > inaugural-entrecon-to-draw-more-than-225-to-beloit > article_2250e53e-3031-452b-869a-63fef98cf382.html

Inaugural EntreCon to draw more than 225 to Beloit

11+ min ago   (389+ words) EntreCon Midwest, a business owner and entrepreneur conference being launched at Beloit College, is expected to draw more than 230 people to the campus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Kelsey Paasch, Abby Trapp and Lisa Hurda, all from Contour Consulting of Janesville,…...


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Another grocery store is planned in north Fort Worth. It isn’t H-E-B or Kroger

24+ min ago   (461+ words) Forget about Howard Edward Butt. Joe is opening yet another grocery store in Fort Worth. According to state license permits, a 12,500-square-foot Trader Joe’s grocery store is planned for 9052 North City Drive in north Fort Worth. The grocery store is…...


avlwatchdog.org > costco-resubmits-application-for-new-asheville-store

Costco resubmits plans for Asheville store • Asheville Watchdog

58+ min ago   (860+ words) Nearly seven months after withdrawing its application for a store in the Enka Commerce Park, Costco has submitted new plans with the City of Asheville. Costco resubmitted an application Friday night, according to City of Asheville spokesperson Kim Miller. This…...


atlantanewsfirst.com > 09/14/2026 > atlanta-community-food-bank-president-named-new-ceo-downtown-atlanta-inc

Atlanta Community Food Bank president named new CEO of Downtown Atlanta, Inc.

1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (171+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Community Food Bank president Kyle Waide has been named president and CEO of Downtown Atlanta, Inc., the public-private partnership that seeks to improve the neighborhood. Downtown Atlanta, Inc. operates Central Atlanta Progress and the…...


fox7austin.com > money > diesel-fuel-texas-record-high-2026

Diesel fuel nears $6 in Texas as price hits record high

4+ hour, 41+ min ago   (359+ words) The high prices at the pump are now affecting local nonprofits, like Senior Access. They provide transportation to older adults in Round Rock, Hutto, Pflugerville and East Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - Diesel fuel prices have hit a record high in Texas…...