Veronica Spottswood, acquisition assistant in the McAfee Memorial Library, is flanked by Dr. Paul Orscheln, vice president of enrollment and student services, and Dr. Monica Brannon, interim assistant ...

SMITHVILLE — Mark Murtha believes in going big, especially when he gets a chance to record and produce a Christmas album. His labor of love is titled “Mark Murtha’s Christmas Party in Kansas City,” ...

New Year’s resolutions tend to focus heavily on healthy aspirations. Each January, people from all walks of life express a desire to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, or get more sleep.

Reading is a beloved pastime that can positively affect cognitive health and even help to reduce stress. During the holiday season, families can pick up favorites such as “The Night Before Christmas” ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation recommends learning how to identify and remove known invasive plant species where possible this winter. Invasive species are non-native and aggressive. They ...

Oak Park teacher Sarah Lorenson receives a round of applause from her students after receiving her ProStart educator award. Submitted Photo Sarah Lorenson, who has been teaching ProStart for 12 years ...

According to the American Heart Association, 1.9 million brain cells die each minute during a stroke. That is why every second counts in recognizing the symptoms and getting medical attention ...

Travel is a common component of celebrating the holiday season and people are already making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 2023, AAA projected that 55.4 million people would travel for ...

GLADSTONE — One of the services offered at the Northland Shepherd’s Center is Breaktime Club, a respite program for caregivers. Breaktime Club is for adults aged 60 and older who may have cognitive or ...

Bird-feeding stations can be as straightforward as seeds scattered on the ground, a basic platform feeder, or as elaborate as a feeder designed to limit access based on the weight of visiting birds.

Spring is here and one familiar sound for beekeepers is the buzz of honey bees. Those Missouri honey bees smell the sweet flowers and are in the air. On occasion, people may see a cloud of honey bees ...

CLAY COUNTY — In the midst of getting referrals to help children and adults, the Northland Clothing Center is also participating in the first-ever National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day on Monday, ...