OPINION
A take on Jackson Countyâs latest gun-violence study that seems determined to shoot itself in the footâstatistically speaking.
By Phoenix Mitchell
4 days ago
SPORTS
A tongue-in-cheek Jackson County study finds Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is being credited (or blamed) for a host of everyday mishaps and miracles. Fans at Sidelines Sports Bar remain undeterred, demanding more of that âMahomes magic.â
By Tank Rodriguez
4 days ago
LOCAL
A self-driving ice cream truck from Crazy Cone Co. has Independence residents sprinting after runaway treats, prompting Councilmember Jenkins to call an emergency meeting.
By Dorothy "Dot" Kranski
5 days ago
LIFESTYLE
Jackson County pilots a new âPark & Omâ programâmeditation pods in parking garagesâpromising to transform fender-benders into mindful moments.
By Sage Moonwhisper-Chen
6 days ago
POLITICS
Blue Springs City Councilâs new proposal to christen Main Street âSalamander Driveâ has both herpetologists cheering and commuters questioning if theyâve hopped into the wrong meeting.
By Beau Snufflebottom
6 days ago
OPINION
A dubious new report claims Jackson County librarians intentionally mis-shelve books to spark petty debatesâbecause who doesnât love a little existential shelving crisis?
By Phoenix Mitchell
6 days ago
LOCAL
In a unanimous yet calendar-challenged decision, the Independence City Council proclaims a new holiday that doesnât existâbecause who needs calendars when you have porches?*
By Dorothy "Dot" Kranski
6 days ago