Rams finish strong, top Maur-Hill
For three quarters, Pleasant Ridge vs Maur-Hill looked like it would be decided in the final seconds. However, the Rams had other plans.
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Study shows ‘striking’ number who believe news misinforms
Half of Americans in a recent survey indicated they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting.
Pleasant Ridge boys fall to Maur-Hill at home
A jump shot by Pleasant Ridge senior Aiden Webb tied Maur-Hill at the end of the third quarter. Junior Cooper Beying then went 1-for-2 from the free throw line to give the Rams the lead.
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New downtown art studio features 11 local artists
Creative-Blossoming Art Studio, located at 505 Cherokee St. in downtown Leavenworth, opened in December 2022 and carries local artwork by a variety of artists. Owner and artist Meredith Thompson strives to offer a variety of price points and plans to offer classes and events from local artists in the future.
Leavenworth woman allegedly strikes neighbor with hammer
A Leavenworth woman was arrested for allegedly striking another woman with a hammer, a police spokesman said. The incident was reported shortly after 11 p.m.
Retail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes
America’s consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in nearly two years, underscoring the economy’s resilience in the face of higher prices and multiple interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The government said Wednesday that retail sales jumped 3% in January, after having sunk the previous two months. It was the largest onemonth increase since March 2021.
Bill would compel teachers to tell parents about gender talk
Missouri public school teachers would be required to tell parents if their children question their gender identity under a bill advanced Tuesday in the state Senate. K-12 school staff would be required to notify parents if students “express discomfort or confusion” about their gender identity under the bill, which passed a Senate education committee.
Slain students were ‘incredibly loved,’ ‘tremendous’ leaders
One student was a fraternity chapter president. Another was a science student with fond memories of her days as a high-school athlete — and the third was a frequent volunteer who wanted to become a surgeon.
Middle-schooler calls out dress codes as sexist
Amy’s Mailbox | Amy Dickinson Dear Amy: I'm a sixth-grade girl in middle school, and I love your column. I finally started to become confident, but something that happened a couple of days ago struck me down.