America’s troubadour, Paul Simon, once wrote and sang, “When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it’s a wonder I can think at all.” ...

Despite finishing one level short of where they did last year, Tad O’Had considers the 2024-25 ECHL season a success for his Kansas City Mavericks.

Royals first-round draft pick Jac Caglianone speaks with the Kansas City media as general manager J.J. Picollo listens during his introductory news conference in July 2024. Caglianone was recently ...

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey drew criticism for recent comments about the fact some coaches and athletic directors in the SEC are wondering why the league is still in the NCAA.

Independence Rotary has named three new graduates of Van Horn High School as students of the month. Wendy Gable is a McCoy Award winner.

This past Thursday, the United States House of Representatives narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” (Yes, that’s its actual name.) This sweeping piece of legislation covers a broad range ...

By Jason HancockMissouri Independent The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a judge in Kansas City to lift an ...

The Blue Springs School District is among dozens of districts in the metro area with the goal, by 2030, of having every ...

Blue Springs police said Tuesday they had not identified a suspect as they continue to investigate a shooting Monday that left two people wounded.

Blue Springs South’s pitching staff dominated action last week in the Class 6 District 5 tournament at Grain Valley High ...

Blue Springs South wasn’t getting much luck in its Class 4 District 6 championship game against Columbia Rock Bridge Friday.

FRIDAY, MAY 30 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Class 6 State Quarterfinals 4 p.m. — ...