The Steelers and Raiders once combined for maybe the most incredible play in football history, and now they have combined for maybe the most incredible day in football history. Did you survive? Are you still shaking? “A lot of people in Pittsburgh have their covers over their heads right now,” Al Michaels said as time ticked away in overtime of the Raiders-Chargers game Sunday night.
Gary Pinkel spotted a package on his front porch. The longtime Missouri and Toledo head football coach initially didn’t think much of it.
The William Chrisman girls basketball team will play in the consolation bracket after a loss to the host team in the Oak Park Lady Oakies Invitational Monday. The Bears fell behind 17-9 at halftime and couldn’t recover in a 51-35 first-round loss to Oak Park.
Although it's not a path that ran through Independence, the Butterfield Overland Trail holds 19th-century historical significance similar to that of this city. The Oregon-California Trails Association, headquartered in Independence, is producing a documentary on the Wire Road that ran generally from St.
When Kansas City Mavericks coach Tad O’Had woke up Sunday morning, he was still disappointed following Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to Wichita at Cable Dahmer Arena. But he could not dwell on a loss that ended a three-game Mavericks winning streak.
As area COVID-19 cases continue their rise from the past two months to pandemic-high levels, some courts and schools have added some mitigation guidelines. For Jackson County, Presiding Judge Dale Youngs recently announced that jury trials in the 16th Circuit Court would be suspended this week and next week due to the omicron-fueled surge.
JEFFERSON CITY – The top Democrat in the Missouri Senate has filed legislation to repeal parts of a new state law forbidding local police from enforcing federal gun laws. Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, D-Independence, said the law has hampered efforts by law enforcement authorities to protect the public.
Monday, Dec. 13 Armed disturbance • 2:21 p.m., 1100 block of N.W.
The City Theatre of Independence is offering volunteering and acting opportunities. If you are interested, visit www.citytheatreofindependence.org or send an email to information@citytheatreofindependence.org.
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