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Former Oklahoma QB Williams is transferring to USC

LOS ANGELES – Quarterback Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following head coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday with a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping.

Brady makes retirement official

TAMPA, Fla. – Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year career.

Broncos take second in BS South tourney

The Lee’s Summit North wrestling team captured one title and two runner-up finishes to capture second place in the Blue Springs South Lydia’s Lights Tournament Saturday. The Broncos amassed 376 points to finish behind only Pleasant Hill’s 555.5.

Groundbreaking procedure

A pig heart transplanted into a 57- year-old Maryland man on Jan. 7 included a gene edit developed at the University of Missouri by Randall Prather.

Bears feed off big crowd to rout rival Pats

When Cam Dickerson entered the standing-room-only crowd inside the William Chrisman High School gymnasium, he did a double take. “I knew our fans were great, and I knew we were going to bring a lot of fans, but I couldn’t believe how packed our gym was tonight,” said the senior forward who scored 12 points on four 3- pointers to play a big role in the Bears’ 67-47 Suburban Middle Six victory over Noland Road rival Truman.

Area’s high numbers begin to ebb

After more than two months of continuing increases, leading to pandemic highs, new COVID-19 cases in the area have started to decrease. According to the Jackson County According to the Jackson County Health Department's dashboard, the case rate Monday in Eastern Jackson County – the county outside of Kansas City and Independence – was at 787 per 100,000 in population over seven days, down from 1,200-plus the past two weeks.

Superintendent says focus is on keeping kids in school

Superintendent Dale Herl said the lawsuit threats by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt did not enter into the equation when the Independence School District decided a couple of weeks ago to reinstate a mask mandate for students and staff.