Alan Wilmes, who led Park Hill South to an 11-1 record in 2021, has been named the new head football coach at Blue Springs South High School. He replaces Matt Klein, who resigned at the end of last season.
After having about a two-week hiatus from competing, William Chrisman wrestling head coach Riley Glasgow was happy to see his team get back on the mat Tuesday. Not only that, even after so much time away against live competition, the veteran coach was pleased with what he saw in a home tri-dual as Chrisman topped Grandview 48-12 and defeated Winnetonka 39-27.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The last time the Chiefs played the Steelers in the playoffs, Tyreek Hill was a wide-eyed rookie wide receiver, Chris Jones was learning the ropes at defensive tackle and Travis Kelce was only just becoming one of the league’s best tight ends.
As lawmakers officially kicked off the process of redrawing the state’s congressional districts on Monday, the continued divide among Republicans over whether to go after Kansas City’s Democratic seat was on display.
While the Truman girls couldn’t solve their recent scoring woes, Staley point guard Lizzie Boehm couldn’t miss. As a result, the visiting Falcons claimed a 46-37 non-conference win over the host Patriots Monday night.
COVID-19 case numbers have sprouted all around the area, but their direct effects on area school districts – and those districts' responses – haven't been the same across the board. While the Fort Osage School District has held relatively steady from before to after the holiday break, Independence has notified families of possible mask requirements, and Grain Valley considered closing in-person learning for a couple of days due to lack of staff.
Nearly a year after one fatal crash in Independence, and more than a year after another, no charges have been announced in either case. Three people died in the two wrecks.
Shay is a handsome Aussie shepherd mix who is 1 year old. He is very sweet and loving. Shay does well with other dogs and likes children. He is also house trained, neutered and up to date on all vaccinations. Shay will make a great addition to a family with children.
Editor’s note: This is a favorite Anne Dear column from a few years ago. Have you ever felt that you’ve time-warped somehow while reading “Government-Speak” or Bureaucrababble? I seem to have had a week of it.
University Health: Regular testing hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Testing is available at both sites – the Lakewood campus at 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City, and the Hospital Hill site at 2211 Charlotte, Kansas City.