By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter One of the most fun things that high school students participate in is the prom.

Steven B. Turner Jr. pleaded guilty to charges tied to a 2021 shooting in Independence that left two people dead. His sentencing is set for July 7.

Between spring and fall (and sometimes year-round), farmers markets around Kansas City offer fresh produce, flowers, ...

This summer exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the War for Independence ... for do we not live in a “pranks are mean” era? I wonder how cruel things will get.

With over 40 rides and attractions, there's something for everyone! To make the most of your visit, get your Silver Dollar City tickets in advance and arriving early to beat the crowds. Book a ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Believe it or not, the season of summer fun is just around the corner. Lucky for residents and ...

With the conclusion of spring football, here are five things to watch for about the Iowa State Cyclones football offense in ...

Check out our Top 10 Things to do in Missouri. See (and Eat at) the Dolly Parton’s Stampede No fork? No problem! At Dolly Parton’s Stampede, part of the fun is getting a little messy since ...

For his part, Leonard grew up in Mobile, Alabama. He and his friends all wanted to be Evel Knievel, so they made bike ramps and spent a lot of time riding, jumping and falling off their BMX bikes.

I was helping my kindergartener with his school bug project—a task that should have been fun (researching stink bugs! The ...

More than a week after a gas explosion killed a 5-year-old boy in Lexington, Missouri ... to do when no one is home. Last August, a construction crew running a fiber optic line in Independence ...