Opinion

M​ay garden tips for this area: Spring is here and the garden is beckoning; first dig into the growing season...

T​he Platte County Commission meeting/political pep rally on Monday was either really cool for the commission or really embarrassing for...

EDITOR: The order proposed by the county commission Monday brings on budding bureaucracy, poor policy and dangerous precedent. Coronavirus will...

S​tart your engines, economy fans. If you don't see that good always comes from bad situations, then we can't be...

W​e all know about those "where were you when?" moments throughout our histories. Probably my first one was the Challenger...

Will Sterrett, the morning newsman on KMBZ 98.1 FM radio, will be the guest on Landmark Live Thursday May 7th...

While there is nothing funny about COVID-19, it's safe to say the varying reactions of politicians and health officials surrounding...

EDITOR: The Kansas City International Airport will receive federal money through theAirport Improvement Program (AIP). I received notification from U.S.Department...

Be honest. Did you know who your county health director was four weeks ago? Of course not. Unless you are...

Lawns and Gardens from the ground up all start with the soil. It will make no difference how great the...

The country is beginning its reawakening following its months-long battle with COVID-19. The federal government has decided it would be...

T​ax dodge, anyone? Anything goes at the Kansas City Star these days - our so it would appear. As the...

I'm no doctor so don't take my word for it, but the can of Pepsi and four Reese's peanut butter...

EDITOR: How should we decide if the economy should be reopened ASAP, or if we should continue waiting for testing,...

EDITOR:4/22/20 Fun anecdotes are coming about Nan. So thoughtful of her to make your paper even more of a "must read."...

Someday we will be able to brag to our grandchildren about restarting an economy. The stories will be glorious. I...

H​ere are some pointers to think about before going out and buying those plants. I write about this every year...