Brightly colored fall leaves reflected on the water’s surface that reigned over boulders and weed beds where a variety of predators waited to pounce on an easy meal.

Missouri men’s basketball will play on national television at least 10 times during the 2025-26 season, but most of its early games will only be streamed.

In 1865 Eli Mershon settled in northeastern Jackson County, not far from the Missouri River, and soon after purchased 160 acres of land.

A lawyer is a key figure in the Bible in the 10th chapter of the Gospel of Luke. The lawyer asked what he must do to inherit ...

Independence Power & Light works to address shortage of linemen;; Letter to the editor: Good sleep is vital for ...

Toni Spitaleri, Lee’s Summit, student at Blue Springs South High School To the editor: Our high schools should enforce a child-care class to better ...

Jackson County legislators on Monday plan to begin interviewing the 13 people who have applied to be the next county executive, and they are leaving the door open to a vote as early as Monday.

Maggie Mickelson, Blue Springs, student at Blue Springs South High School To the editor: To help develop the frontal lobe to its full potential, ...

The boys soccer matchup between Grain Valley and Fort Osage had major implications for teams vying for the Suburban White ...

There don’t seem to be any expiration dates on my stash of spices. Maybe that’s why they say variety is the spice of life – it never gets old.

Katherine Bean, Blue Springs, student at Blue Springs South High School To the editor: Elementary music education is vital in our society, not just ...

The Blue Springs South softball team had big innings early and late to hold off host Fort Osage for a 12-4 non-conference victory in its regular season finale Thursday.