The Quiet Machine: How Missouri’s Campaign Money Game Silences Reform
In Missouri politics, money doesn’t just talk — it decides who runs, who wins, and who never gets a chance. A growing chorus of insiders and reform-minded conservatives are warning that the state’s campaign finance system has become a gatekeeping machine, where access to funding…
Ronald L. Hughes
Ronald L. Hughes age 83 of Chillicothe, MO, passed away on July 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Patricia Watt Elliott
Patricia (Watt) Elliott, 80, of Mooresville, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Peculiar, MO.
Lula Evelyn Marcusson
Lula Evelyn (Leonard) Marcusson, 78, of Salisbury, MO, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Tina (Dave) Atkinson, where she resided for the past 7 years. Lula was born September 3, 1946 in Boonville, MO, the…
Larry Stephenson
Former Dean Lake resident, Larry Stephenson, 81, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home in Higginsville.
Negative Effects of Marijuana Legalization: Lessons from Colorado for Missouri
In 2012, Colorado became one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana through Amendment 64, setting a precedent that Missouri followed with its own legalization in 2022. While proponents of marijuana legalization promised economic boosts and social progress, Colorado’s experience reveals a more troubling…
Mary Rose Williams
Mary Rose Williams, 89, of Liberty, formerly of Norborne, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Norterre in Liberty. Mary was enjoying the last few months living at the independent living facility at The Wellington in Liberty, where she made…
Sandra “Sandy” Elaine Myerchin
Sandra “Sandy” Elaine Myerchin, 72, of Millville, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home.
Why Are Missouri Gas Prices Higher Outside Kansas City? Investigating Potential Price Gouging
Residents of rural Missouri, particularly in north central areas like Chariton County, are paying more at the pump than their counterparts in Kansas City. With gas prices in north central Missouri ranging from $2.86 to $2.92 per gallon, and Kansas City enjoying prices as low…
Charles “Charlie” Dean Buck
Charles “Charlie” Dean Buck – age 90 of Kearney, MO, passed away Sunday morning, July 20, 2025, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Charlie was born on May 9, 1935, the son of Charles E. and Lucy P. (Innis) Buck…