Phil Hanson: Teens work hard, make a difference in their communities
Teenagers sure do know how to make headlines. With hundreds of kids participating in a huge fight this month at World of Fun, it’s easy… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Ken Garten: What does a ‘stand your ground’ law mean?
Much focus in the national media has been on the local case of the recent Northland shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black high school student… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Let’s do better and end the tolerance for trash on the streets
This community has a trash problem. Eastern Jackson County and the Kansas City area generally have a trash problem. Good people volunteer their time to… Login to continue reading Login…
Bob Buckley: Missouri’s court system provides little justice for discrimination victims
To file a claim for discrimination in state court in Missouri, it is necessary to obtain a “notice of right to sue” letter. A lawsuit… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Discussion of electricity options in Independence is much needed
The city of Independence has set out on a much-needed hard look at the future of Independence Power & Light. The city owns the utility,… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Garten: What’s the role of a grand jury?
There’s been a lot of news about grand juries in recent times, what with a New York grand jury issuing its mult-icount indictment against our… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Searching for just the right word
James Heiman, Blue Springs To the editor: The unsigned April 1 “Our Opinion” piece, “Marijuana tax and other issues on the ballot Tuesday,” noted that… Login to continue reading Login…
Parents, teachers must step up to get assault weapons banned
By Janice Ellis Missouri Independent Parents have the right to drop off or send their children to safe schools. Teachers have the right to educate… Login to continue reading Login…
Bob Buckley: Attorney-client privilege comes with strict rules
The issue of the crime-fraud exception to the attorney-client privilege has been in the news recently when former President Donald Trump’s lawyer was subpoenaed to… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Marijuana tax and other issues on the ballot Tuesday
Not enough voters take the time to go to the polls, and that’s especially true for local elections in the spring. Typically one in five… Login to continue reading Login…