As the Renaissance artist Michaelangelo described his famous “David” sculpture as chipping away at the stone to reveal the statue, Independence Mayor Rory Rowland says the city has been chipping away to redevelop and refresh itself.
A man with a previous conviction for second-degree murder faces charges for allegedly shooting a gun, which had been stolen from police, inside a residential complex office Monday in Blue Springs.
A bill favoring Missouri pharmacies and health-care providers in a national dispute with drugmakers will become law without Gov. Mike Parson’s signature.
The early bird may not always get the worm, at least when it comes to cognitive performance. A study from Imperial College London suggests night owls – those who feel more alert and productive in the evening – tend to outperform their early rising counterparts on brain tests.
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Independence citizens will consider five questions on the Aug. 6 primary election ballots that propose a variety of changes to the City Charter, including moving portions of the charter into the City Code.
Jackson County elected officials still have no plan for using nearly $70 million in pandemic relief money. They are waiting for a proposal from County Executive Frank White Jr.
Ebony Reed is clear that she’s not here with policy suggestions. Refreshingly, she says she’s a journalist simply laying out the details of a persistent problem in our economy and society – the wealth disparity between Black and White Americans.
Although I hate to admit it, I am officially middle aged. As tough as it is to no longer be young, it does come with certain benefits too.
Kansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more on policing.