David Wayne Bottcher
David Wayne Bottcher, 61, of Independence, MO, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born April 17, 1961 in Kansas City, MO a son of Robert L.
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Rethinking hospice care?
Gloria Foster wasn’t ready for hospice, even though, with a prognosis of less than six months to live, she qualified for it. She was debilitated by diabetes and congestive heart failure, and was living with both a pacemaker and a device to help pump blood from her heart to the rest of her body. She also was tethered to an oxygen tank.
‘Lightyear’ blends adult drama, kid adventure
Disney has made big business mining content from content, with spinoffs and sequels and multiverses dancing through multiplexes and streaming apps. “Lightyear,” the latest Disney/Pixar animated film, has been extracted from the much-beloved “Toy Story” universe, but it’s a bit unique.
In face of political hysteria, author presses for creation if an anti-racist society
ATLANTA — Historian and writer Ibram X. Kendi learned as an adult what he hopes his young daughter and all children of color to learn from birth: They are not the racial problem. No racial group has more because they are more. No racial group has less because they are less.
As Biden fights overdoses, harm-reduction groups face opposition in the streets
HOUSTON — Casey Malish had just pulled into an intersection when a woman with tattoos and pinkish hair unexpectedly hopped into the back seat of his gray Mazda. He handles outreach for the Houston Harm Reduction Alliance, a nonprofit that helps drug users like her stay alive.
Four Jaguars earn all-state honors
The Blue Springs South baseball team played in its first state final four since 2018 this spring. And now the Jaguars are reaping the rewards.
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Guilty plea in $1 million worth of stolen catalytic converters SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man pleaded guilty Thursday to participating in a scheme that transported tens of thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multi-million business.
Marjorie A. Hammond
Marjorie a. Hammond was born on July 2, 1932 in Sullivan, Ill. to Elmer H. Wood and Marjorie W. Wood. Marjorie grew up in Sullivan and later went to the University of Illinois. She received her BS from the University of Illinois. After graduation she worked in St. Louis, Mo. for three years. At that point Marjorie decided to make a career change and become a teacher. She attended UMKC and received her MS there. She taught 3rd grade one year in the Kansas City Missouri School District. Marjorie then changed to the Independence School District where she taught for 27 years. Marjorie taught at Noland and Santa Fe Trail Schools.
Patricia R. “Patty” Johnson
Patricia R. “Patty” Johnson passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. She was 87. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 27 at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Mo.
Robert Mannering
Robert Mannering, 92, of Independence, Mo. passed away June 16, 2022.