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Kansas City Mavericks defenseman Marcus Crawford picked up a hat trick and some hardware Monday night. Crawford scored three goals and added an assist to lead the ECHL All-Stars to a 14-7 victory over the host Jacksonville Icemen in the 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic Monday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla.
KANSAS CITY – Patrick Mahomes was fuming. Kansas City’s offense stumbled out of the gates of their playoff opener against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers.
KANSAS CITY – The Kansas City Chiefs had to learn to dink and dunk their way through this entire season, contrary to every instinct of go for broke quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as opposing defenses simply refused to let themselves get beaten deep.
INDEPENDENCE - Carol Kay Patton, 80, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. Carol was born on February 11, 1941, in Orrick, Missouri, daughter of John and Dorothy (Woods) Coats. She was one of 4 children. Carol attended Van Horn High School and worked in the Health Room at Fort Osage High School and also in Assembly at Guys Potato Chips before retiring. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she found great joy in fellowship and friends she made there. Carol was a very social and loved visiting with family and friends. She enjoyed camping and if there was a gospel music festival around, you were sure to find her there, one of her favorites being the Fox Brothers. Carol was a very special lady and she will be deeply missed. Carol is survived by her brothers, J. Fred (Regina) Coats, Robert D. (Teri) Coats, Kelly Joe (Coleen) Coats; grandchildren; dear nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends. She is preceded by her husband, Herbert Coffman; son, Jerry Patton; parents, John and Dorothy Coats. A private Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at a later date, Spring 2022.
Elizabeth A. (Betty) Bundschu, 90, long time Independence, Missouri resident passed peacefully surrounded by her family in Lee’s Summit on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Nola Ora Bacon died at Center Point Hospital on January 11, 2022 after 97 years, 1 month and 2 days of a full life. Nola was born the sixth of 9 children to Kitty Ruth (Harvey) and David Leslie Galbreath at Almeria, Loop County, Nebraska on December 9, 1924.
ODESSA - Jack Thomson, Odessa, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on January 13, 2022. Jack had two prides in life, his devotion to his country through his law enforcement work of 50 years and his family.
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI – Ralph F. Beckett, of Lee’s Summit, MO., passed away on Monday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 78. Ralph was born to Frank and Edna (Hesse) Beckett in Smithville, MO. on August 1, 1943. He…
Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz said he understands citizens' frustration about property crimes and the perceived lack of investigation and accountability for thieves and criminals. But, he told the small group of residents who gathered Thursday to press police on the issue, the city is not a “free for all” for criminals.