Lee’s Summit North overcame a 3-2 deficit in forfeits to down visiting Blue Springs for a Suburban Big Eight wrestling victory Tuesday. The host Broncos won six of the nine matches contested on the mat, including four pins, to claim a 42-33 victory.
The Blue Springs girls swimming and diving team racked up seven wins Tuesday to tune up for the COMO Invitational this weekend. Kennedy Hecker claimed a pair of individual wins and anchored a pair of relay teams to victory in a 103-82 win over host Park Hill.
Dear Abby: For the past three years I’ve been with a man I believe is the love of my life. Early on, he admitted to a porn addiction that has plagued him his entire life and sabotaged past relationships. With my support, he began his first real attempt at recovery, which included a team of mental health practitioners.
Happy New Year! We aren’t only changing the calendar but also habits and goals and more specifically, our fitness. Whether you are new to the party or just been out of commission for a while, starting simple is the key to success.
INDEPENDENCE - Steve W. Zevecke 83 of Independence MO. passed away on December 27, 2021 at his home. Steve was born on June 20, 1938 to George and Mary (Balko) Zevecke. Steve was preceded in death by both of his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and his son Steven. Steve is survived by his wife Janet, 3 children Jeff, Dennis and Lisa (husband Ed) as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held Monday January 17, 2022 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Visitation will be from 5-7pm with funeral service following at 7:00 pm. (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel, 816-252-7900)
INDEPENDENCE - Vita M Totta, “V”, 90 of Independence, formerly of Lee’s Summit passed away peacefully, January 4th, surrounded by her family. Vita was the founder of V’s Italiano Ristorante in Independence.
In the weeks before the November 2020 election and subsequent Capitol insurrection, podcasts and Facebook postings lit up with allegations of massive voting fraud and calls for violence to address the spreading myth of a stolen presidential election.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Dear (Your-Name-Here) Foundation: I have a plan. Your part is to help.
How do you teach a child to understand something you have never quite understood? Growing up in a big Southern family, I knew what I wanted to be someday: A grandmama. I loved my parents.