Effinger and Festa.
Their names might not have the pizzazz of say, Butch and Sundance or Batman and Robin, but their Superman-like efforts in the net the past three weeks have landed the Missouri Mavericks in the playoffs.

One game – one memorable, stunning performance – pretty much sums up Taylor Lipps’ senior year at Grain Valley High School.

For the second year in a row, Missouri Mavericks forward Karl Sellan has been honored "Most Annoying" by his opponents in the Central Hockey League.

Two Kingsville, Mo., teenagers stole a truck and drove it to Blue Springs Monday before they were arrested.

Christy Wisemore is clear, she does not condone her daughter’s recent actions on Facebook where she used inappropriate language when referring to a fellow student at Oak Grove High School.

The Independence Young Matrons are busy preparing for their 52nd Annual Children's Theatre Production, “The Magic Cookie Jar” adapted from scripts written by Helen Louise Miller and Elsie Rowland and directed by Chris Best.

One of those perpetually true things about life is that younger siblings never stop being little siblings, regardless of age. For example, my sister and I are five years apart, both very much adults in every sense of the word, but I still catch myself calling her my little sister.

Water coloring takes time, and so does finding a teacher.

The Independence Events Center has brought a variety of sporting and entertainment events since its opening, but this was the first event designed specifically for children. Mickey’s Rockin Road Trip was a big hit, if you can make that assumption based on all the giggling, laughter and smiles on the faces of children and adults alike.

Critics have a bad name. They’re often described as too elite or too picky, out of touch with the average consumer, over-educated and underexperienced.

Effinger and Festa.
Their names might not have the pizzazz of say, Butch and Sundance or Batman and Robin, but their Superman-like efforts in the net the past three weeks have landed the Missouri Mavericks in the playoffs.

One game – one memorable, stunning performance – pretty much sums up Taylor Lipps’ senior year at Grain Valley High School.

The only time Bill Vandermeer had laced up a pair of game skates since Jan. 21 was for a short time on Feb. 28.

The records tell it all. As it was predicted and unfortunately came true, this was not a banner season for area high school basketball.

For the second year in a row, Missouri Mavericks forward Karl Sellan has been honored "Most Annoying" by his opponents in the Central Hockey League.