Interstate 35 shutdown suspect charged
LIBERTY — Larry M. Finley, Kansas City, 65, has been charged with two felonies: resisting arrest and fleeing which created risk for injury or death; and possession of a controlled substance.
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DIVAS ON A DIME: Skewers make July 4th party easier
By Patti Diamond The Fourth of July is the time to celebrate with fireworks, family and, of course, food. This year let’s make the celebration… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SENIOR NEWS LINE: Bagged salad greens may hold possible danger
By Matilda Charles Sometimes we just want to take the easy path and quickly grab a few things for dinner. Bagged salad greens are often… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
DONNA ERICKSON’S BEST BITES: Try shake-and-make ice cream in bag
By Donna Erickson Many of my childhood summer memories are based on cranking the handle of ice-cream makers at picnics and family reunions. Nowadays, when… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Interstate 35 closed in both directions near Liberty due to armed driver
LIBERTY — Clay County Sheriff’s deputies have shut down Interstate 35 in both directions from 69 Highway to 152 Highway in Liberty, according to a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MOVIE REVIEW: The 90s called – Brad Pitt is back
By Simonie Wilson Let me start by quoting Sarah Niles (“Ted Lasso,” “Austenland”) as Bernadette in “F1”: “[Brad Pitt] may be old, but he’s not… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cuts to science funding jeopardize next generation of scientists
My research advisor Tara Allen helped me apply for summer research programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), where I got my first taste of scientific research by working full-time in a research lab. Last year, after 15 years of training as an undergraduate, PhD student, and post-doc, I started as an assistant professor at Northwestern University, where I run my own lab investigating how the insides of cells move, a process disrupted in many diseases, from neurodegeneration to cancer. I still get excited about making new discoveries. However, my favorite part of the job is working with young scientists who are equally enthusiastic about solving problems and advancing our understanding of the world around us.
Science returns to Dark Ages
Finding answers is the mission of science. Stripping science of its ability to find the answers to aid humanity and seek answers to the most universal questions is archaic and an archaic way of thinking.
Peaceful protests prove false Kehoe’s claim of ‘civil unrest’
“No Kings Day of Defiance” rallies took place in about 30 Missouri cities and towns on June 14 as thousands of people peacefully protested the increasingly authoritarian actions of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Smithville district approves 1st contract for bond work
SMITHVILLE — The Smithville Board of Education approved a contract with Mammoth Sports Construction as the preferred vendor for the design and installation of synthetic playground turf at Eagle Heights, Maple and Horizon elementary schools.