Jeff Fox: Buck the trend and be a rebel
The line “Anything you can do, I can do better,” from an old song, was written by a human, so far as we know. Artificial… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Safety is crucial — keep the pit bull ban
Robert D. Brackenbury, Independence To the editor: Recently a group of activists have been exerting pressure on our City Council to ban breed-specific legislation. Breed-specific… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Independence should lift its pit bull ban
Jason White, Independence Lucy Young, Independence To the editor: In the last few years communities as different as KCK, Overland Park and Sugar Creek have… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Should city drop its pit bull ban?
The city of Independence appears set to drop its ban on pit bulls, either by City Council action or at the ballot box. A petition… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Garten: Community has lost a servant and friend
The world has lost a great person, enchanting story teller, and conscientious public servant. Longtime Blue Springs lawyer and Municipal Judge John Jack passed away… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Harry Truman believed in America
Harry Truman, whose birthday we mark on Monday and whose legacy we continue to explore, debate and celebrate, stands among America’s best presidents. It is… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Garten: School days shaped us, and shape us still
It is May, the month of graduations. This brings back thoughts of my own graduation ceremonies, many years ago. I graduated from MU Law School… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Too many misplaced priorities in Jefferson City
Missouri legislators have a week and a day before they adjourn for the year, and leaving meaningful action until the last minute on any number… Login to continue reading Login…
Bob Buckley: Trains pose risks and raise legal issues
I live about a mile from several railroad crossings in Independence. I travel across one of them about two or three times per week. It… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Will a last-minute I-70 plan sink everything?
The need for a better Interstate 70 across Missouri has been a headache for decades. Lots of talk. Not much action beyond patching holes. Now… Login to continue reading Login…