Tuesday’s Takeaway: Election suspense in Kansas; few surprises in Missouri
Votes are still being counted in the Kansas gubernatorial race.
Chiefs’ new quarterback will prove his mantle
All eyes are on the young gunslinger as he gets ready to lead “his” team into the season, and get back to the postseason.
In Missouri’s Republican State Auditor race, only one is a CPA. But does it matter?
Four highly qualified Republicans run for state auditor.
Where’s Missouri’s most beautiful spot? Outdoors writer shares opinions
“I’ve been in the state for a long time and I saw some things that absolutely blew me away,” says writer Brent Frazee.
U.S. Republican Congressional Race: Turk talks taxes, term limits; Cambers cuts education, immigration
Three Republican candidates vie for the chance to take on Emmanuel Cleaver for the 5th District Congressional race in November
The discovery and disappearance of Quantrill’s watch
In 1962, the personal pocket watch of William Quantrill was proudly on display at the Jackson County Historical Society’s 1859 Jail and Museum
when professional thieves had a different plan for it.
Jackson County Legislator 3rd District at Large: Miller runs to stop Charter Amendment, Gough to improve jail
Jackson County Legislator 3rd District at Large Race By Kathy Feist Tony Miller Tony Miller,
Jackson County Executive Race: White holds onto Charter powers; Merryman emphasizes schools, jails, trails
White fights to hold onto executive powers; Merryman wants civility back in Jackson County politics
Sign up your child for Monday’s bath bomb class in Martin City
Hurry! It’s not too late to sign your child up for a fun bath bomb class at Gilded Lily.
Republican Party to Select Sheriff Candidate Monday
The meeting is taking place because of a ruling issued July 31 stating the primary election for the Office of Jackson County Sheriff should not have occurred.
Candidate Maloney says Grandview, Hickman Mills forgotten by county rep
“I’m not running against Dan Tarwater,” says Jackson County District 4 candidate John Maloney, “I’m running for Jackson County.”
4th District Race: Dan Tarwater reviews 24 years as area’s County Legislator
Dan Tarwater is running for his eighth term as Jackson County Legislator for the 4th District.
FEMA holds Girl Scout Day Friday
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to a free day of demonstrations, talks and safety drills on Friday, Aug. 3 at the FEMA Region VII office just south of the Red Bridge Shopping Center.
Murray’s becomes Luther’s BBQ
Pitmaster Luther Saulsberry serves up racks of ribs, burnt ends , smoked meats and a drizzle of barbecue sauce, all that’s needed for the perfectly seasoned meat.
Brookdale has a boxing gym and its results may astound you
John Robertson has suffered from Parkinson’s for 30 years, but since he took up boxing, he’s seen great improvements.