By STEVEN SPEARS Managing Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Fans of Chick-fil-A will have to wait a few extra months before they can enjoy one of its chicken sandwiches. The UCM Board… Read more »
Category: Features
Union Cemetery in Kansas City is listed in historic register
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A cemetery where some of Kansas City’s most well-known founders are buried is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Union Cemetery was… Read more »
He’s a skydiver working with a net, but no parachute
By JOHN ROGERS (SIMI VALLEY, Calif., AP) — He’s made 18,000 parachute jumps, helped train some of the world’s most elite skydivers, done some of the stunts for “Ironman 3.”… Read more »
Republicans debate 1 more time before Tuesday election
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The Republican candidates for Missouri governor are debating Wednesday for the last time before next Tuesday’s primary. Businessman John Brunner, former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens,… Read more »
State Fair equine competitions begin Thursday
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Missouri State Fair competitions are scheduled to begin Thursday, starting with the 4-H and FFA Horse Show, followed by the Society Horse Show Tuesday, Aug. 2. “These two shows are held… Read more »
Convention: Different reactions in booth and on floor
By DAVID BAUDER (ASSOCIATED PRESS) – CBS News’ Scott Pelley was succinct: “Bernie Sanders heals the breach.” That was his analysis after Sanders’ speech to the Democratic National Convention on Monday, after… Read more »
Dems’ opening night: Party stars, struggle to quiet disputes
By JULIE PACE and KEN THOMAS Associated Press (PHILADELPHIA, AP) — Former rivals Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders urgently joined forces Monday to tamp down dissent among his supporters, as… Read more »
Obama honors Royals at White House after 3 decade gap
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — The Kansas City Royals are going to have to work on their nicknames as far as President Barack Obama is concerned. Everything… Read more »
Prairie foundation to dedicate prairie in Missouri
By ANDY OSTMEYER The Joplin Globe (JOPLIN, Mo., AP) — Jerod Huebner stepped through the tree line along Lark Road, past the sassafras and other trees that had taken hold,… Read more »
Media coverage highlights of GOP’s first night
By DAVID BAUDER (Associated Press) — A look at the 2016 Republican National Convention through a media lens: The good vibes from Melania Trump’s speech to the GOP delegates lasted… Read more »