David Cook

It's all about the BOOM!!!

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:26 AM

Independence, MO —

Hundreds gathered in Independence and in Blue Springs Friday night for the Fourth of July fireworks display.

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Trouble on 23rd Street - Part 2

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:19 AM

Independence, MO —

Those who use the Hill Park skate park

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Your Take - Should people be able to shoot fireworks around the 4th of July?

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:38 AM

Where's the best fishing spot around?

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:25 AM

Storm debris options for Blue Springs residents

Posted Jul 04, 2008 @ 11:17 AM

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Opinions

Safety comes first on the Fourth (07/03/08)
More jobs gone: Missouri feels economic sting (07/03/08)
Sucker punch: Governor Blunt inexplicably vetoes courthouse funds (07/02/08)
More school building games (07/02/08)
At last progress: Last-minute legal shenanigans fail to stop school transfer (07/01/08)

Fireworks on the Fourth: Many work to make holiday safe and pleasant

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:14 AM

Independence, MO —

Miracles happen: Cherish the sacrifices of 1776

Posted Jul 03, 2008 @ 08:14 PM

Independence, MO —

Do we still hold the American idea near our hearts?

Letters to the Editor

Truman Scholars endorse Public Service Academy (07/04/08)
Trails through time bind us together (07/04/08)
It’s the KC School Board that should be paying (07/03/08)
Central Hockey League has done well elsewhere (07/03/08)
Local MDA fundraiser was a great success (07/02/08)

Let’s welcome new teachers with a gift

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Independence, MO —

Gathering school supplies for Van Horn High School.

Obama’s call goes out to all American citizens

Posted Jul 04, 2008 @ 11:57 PM

Independence, MO —

Law and Order

Police identify shooting victim (07/03/08)
Scout trailer stolen from lot (07/02/08)
Court brings new meaning to gun rights (07/02/08)
Boys of Summer are heavy hitters for IPD (07/02/08)
Blue Springs STAT team responds to danger (07/02/08)

Trouble on 23rd Street - Part 2

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:19 AM

Independence, MO —

Those who use the Hill Park skate park

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Blue Springs neighborhood fed up with vandals

Posted Jul 03, 2008 @ 11:52 AM

Blue Springs, MO —

Blue Springs residents in the area south of U.S. 40 near Missouri 7 are tired of vandals going through the neighborhood shooting out car windows and other such destruction.

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Lifestyle

Marriage licenses (07/04/08)
Point me in the direction of stress relief (07/04/08)
The accidental garden (07/04/08)
Lincoln's challenge (07/04/08)
VIDEO: You gotta love the patriotism of bygone days (07/03/08)

Finish your 4th with flowers

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 12:29 AM

Independence, MO —

Powell Gardens celebrates the 4tth of July with fireworks and flowers.

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Summertime - and the storms are awesome

Posted Jul 04, 2008 @ 11:22 PM

Lee's Summit, MO —

When I forget what I missed least about last season, Mother Nature reminds me.

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Poll

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Poll 5/30/08 (06/02/08)
Poll 5/23/08 (05/23/08)

Poll 7/3/08

Posted Jul 03, 2008 @ 02:56 PM

Last update Jul 03, 2008 @ 03:12 PM

Independence, MO —

What do you think about global warming?

Poll 6/27/08

Posted Jun 27, 2008 @ 05:05 PM

Last update Jul 03, 2008 @ 02:57 PM

Independence, MO —

Should individuals be allowed to shoot off fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday?

Sports

First & 10: Jim Moran (07/05/08)
Area tracks expanding weekend racing programs (07/05/08)
Wizards blow late lead in tie (07/05/08)
Sports becoming a soap opera (07/05/08)
Rays pummel Royals (07/05/08)

Injury forces Bartlett out

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 01:43 AM

Blue Springs, MO —

Kellen Bartlett’s first – and only – season as a player for Blue Springs Post 499/Fike has come to an early end.

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Post 21, A's advance to winner's finals

Posted Jul 05, 2008 @ 01:31 AM

Springfield, MO —

t has been a big week for Independence Post 21 pitcher Travis Sitzman.
Last Monday night he was the winning pitcher in a 10-2 victory over the Blue Springs Rod’s Sports A’s.
Then Friday, with relief help from Alex Dunn, he pitched Post 21 past Hi-Boy Drive In/Post 340 5-0 and into the winner’s bracket finals of the Springfield Holiday Invitational Tournament against the A’s.