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Concordia Parish Police Jury Extends Partnership with Department of Veterans Affairs to Support Local Veterans

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Vidalia, Louisiana – The Concordia Parish Police Jury unanimously voted on Monday to renew its cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The agreement, which amounts to just under $15,000, aims to provide services to 953 veterans and their families residing in the parish. Over the course of one year, the parish will pay LDVA $14,534 in monthly payments of $1,211. These funds will cover approximately 27.85% of various expenses, including salaries, travel, supplies, postage, equipment maintenance, telephone, and internet services. The collaboration between the police jury and LDVA has proven to be … Read more

Local Idaho Falls Restaurant Ordered to Pay $319,000 for Violating Tip Sharing and Child Labor Laws

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Idaho Falls, Idaho – Mackenzie River Pizza, a local restaurant in Idaho Falls, has been ordered to pay a hefty sum of over $319,000 for engaging in illegal tip sharing, child labor, and violations of overtime work laws. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Wednesday that the owners of the restaurant, Granite Mountain Restaurants LLC and MRP Idaho Falls LLC, were found guilty of multiple labor law violations related to employee payment, tip distribution, and the hiring of underage workers. According to a news release issued by the Department of Labor, a U.S. District … Read more

Judge Requests Further Details in LaPlante Motion, Seeking Clarity on Landmark Local Law

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MOSCOW, Idaho – A judge in Moscow, Idaho is requesting more information on a motion filed by defense attorneys representing Joseph S. LaPlante. LaPlante is facing charges related to his alleged involvement in a money laundering operation. The motion seeks to suppress evidence collected by law enforcement during the investigation. The judge’s request for more information indicates that he is carefully considering the validity of the motion and its potential impact on the ongoing case. LaPlante’s defense team argues that the evidence collected by law enforcement was obtained through an illegal search and seizure. They … Read more

From Local Rink to International Stage: Los Alamos High School Alum Meg Hilko Soars as Figure Skating Judge

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LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – Meg Hilko, a Los Alamos High School graduate, has achieved international recognition as a figure skating judge, with recent appearances at prestigious championships around the world. However, her love for the ice and the sport began in her hometown of Los Alamos. Hilko reminisces about learning to skate at the local open-air rink and taking lessons from Maureen Hudson. She recalls a deep-rooted passion for figure skating that has stayed with her throughout her life. Although her own competitive days as a figure skater concluded before college, Hilko’s admiration for the … Read more