McLaughlin’s next move among key stories on road to ‘24
EUGENE, Ore. — The conversation about what track sensation Sydney McLaughlin will do next involves more than the clock.
July 2022
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Three Chiefs don’t make cut for Hall of Fame finalists
CANTON, Ohio — Three with ties to the Kansas City Chiefs won’t be going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this time. Super Bowlwinning coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren are among 24 seniors, coaches/ contributors selected as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.
NFL teams open camp with biggest question still unanswered
Training camps opened across the NFL and the biggest offseason question remains unanswered. The Cleveland Browns still don’t know how many games they’ll be without Deshaun Watson, who is still waiting for retired judge Sue L.
Ohtani, Angels keep Royals from elusive fourth straight win
Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani fanned on three pitches during his first at-bat against the Royals on Tuesday night. His next at-bat set the tone for the rest of the game.
Bolton looks for expanded role with Chiefs
Nick Bolton knows he will be looked at as more of a leader for the Kansas City Chiefs defense this season. And a big reason that a linebacker just starting his second NFL season will be thrust in that role is attrition.
Mavericks get third piece in trade
Defenseman Jordan Sambrook has never visited Eastern Jackson County or played at Cable Dahmer Arena, but the former member of the ECHL Kelly Cup champion Florida Everblades said he is excited about joining the Kansas City Mavericks.
Save money and have better health coverage
Trudy Bush Valentine, interviewed on KCUR, was asked if she supported Medicare for All (HR1976). She said no.
Preston Smith would serve all as county executive
If you’ve seen Preston Smith campaign signs and wonder who he is, he’s a true fiscal conservative running for Jackson County executive. Preston is extremely knowledgeable about how property taxes are calculated, having served as a City of Kansas City auditor for two years and on the Board of Education 14 years.
Should freshman members of Congress should take a class about the Constitution? Yes
The beauty of our democratic system of government is that anyone can get elected. But that feature is also a bug. We suspect we aren’t alone among Americans who watch some of the antics on Capitol Hill and think, “How on Earth did that person get elected?” Sometimes it seems that politicians know little more than how to win votes.
Ralph Charles Dickinson, Jr.
Ralph Charles Dickinson, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 23, 2022. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. with burial to follow at Parklawn Cemetery.