Ruby Jean Daniel
Ruby Jean Daniel, 88, of Hardin, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Raintree Village in Lee’s Summit.
Billy Joe Hardwick
Billy Joe Hardwick, beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 95. For the last year and a half, he battled with dementia.
James “Jim” Gay VanMeter
James “Jim” Guy VanMeter, 91 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Odessa Health Care Cetner in Odessa, MO.
James “Jim” Guy VanMeter
James “Jim” Guy VanMeter, 91 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Odessa Health Care Cetner in Odessa, MO.
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: Honoring His Christian Faith Without Deification
In the shadow of tragedy, the Christian community grapples not only with grief but with the timeless tension between honoring a fallen brother and guarding against the subtle sin of idolatry. The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, during a Turning Point USA…
Doris Leola Carmichael
Doris Leola Carmichael, 100, of Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.Doris was born on March 22, 1925, in Slater, the daughter of George Miller and Sarah Ellen “Sadie” (Clemens) Wolford….
Regional Arrest Report: Felonies and DWI Incidents Lead Local Bookings
Law enforcement across mid-Missouri counties reported multiple arrests between September 4 and September 15, 2025. The following roundup is organized by county, with the most serious offenses listed first in each section. Shelby County Shohab S. Nazar, 22, of Saint Joseph, was arrested on September…
Local School & Sports Roundup: Thunder Teams, Homecoming Plans, and Community News
It has been a busy week across Chariton County schools, with students excelling in athletics, music, and academics while communities prepare for Homecoming festivities. Thunder Football and Athletics The Thunder football team hit the road for their first away game of the season at Orrick….
From Outrage to Unity: A Call for a New Political Path
A Moral Reckoning in Politics After Charlie Kirk’s Death The tragic killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public speaking event has exposed a profound moral crisis in our society. Rather than universal condemnation, segments of the internet reacted with celebration and derision. This…
Judith “Judy” Kay (Buttermore) Nunez
Judith “Judy” Kay (Buttermore) Nunez, 84 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.