Opinion

Just a couple of months ago, I wrote in this space about the perils of sports betting barreling down the...

Welcome to summer. Summer officially starts in my book when a sweaty crevice alert is in play. If you want...

EDITOR: I recently had the “opportunity” to renew my driver's license at the Platte City license renewal office. During my...

It keeps getting bigger. A few weeks ago we announced our 2024 winner of The Landmark Award for English. You...

EDITOR: This is in follow up to last week's letter regarding the new jail facility and the proposed half cent...

Gonna be honest, I have not been contact traced in quite some time. Miss those days. My favorite government argument...

Are you a voter? Here’s a helpful reminder that the largest tax increase in the history of the County of...

EDITOR: With the half cent jail expansion sales tax on the upcoming August ballot, I took a peek into the...

It should come as not much of a shock when I tell you that I am a science fiction nerd....

Here’s a reminder that the largest tax increase in the history of the County of Platte will be on your...

Welcome to the summer of 2024. Enjoy this time because the summer of 2024 will presumably be followed by the...

In the heartland of America, where barbecue smoke mingles with the scent of freshly cut grass, two sports teams are...

This is a post-holiday weekend column. Lower your expectations if that is possible. Kansas City police and public officials were...

EDITOR: I'm writing this letter to explain why I think that your readers should vote Marcus Farr for Platte County...

Co-worker Cindy continues to speak ill of the movie Dumb and Dumber and I for one will not stand for...

It's been a rough year for angry men. During the pandemic, you saw audacity spring into the forefront with Karens...

I have not read the presidential policy platforms for the upcoming election, but I'd throw my support behind the first...

Well, here we are. What some elected officials will refer to as an $85 million jail project, and what some...

I don't like bringing you unwelcome news, but somebody must be the voice of reason around here. Here are some...

EDITOR: Everyone wants to help kids thrive, right? Who could be against a new tax in Platte County to help...