SSI Announces 25 New Dive Training Centers In North America

Scuba Schools International has announced that its footprint across North America is expanding with the addition of 25 new dive centers. One of the latest additions is Scuba Adventure in Jefferson City, Missouri. The new facility features 23...

Who could join Vitello on SF Giants’ coaching staff next season?

Tony Vitello is no stranger to Giants’ franchise lore. Vitello was a nine-year-old sitting in the right-field seats at Busch Stadium when Will Clark incited a benches-clearing brawl after sliding hard into St. Louis Cardinals second baseman José...

Everything Texas A&M football's HC said ahead of Week 11 SEC contest

With a week's rest and eyes set on major postseason implications, the Texas A&M football program's head coach previewed the challenge that lies ahead for the Aggies in CoMo this weekend. The program entered the bye week with much momentum after...

Public should be cautious during ‘bird flu’ outbreak, Mo. Dept. of Conservation says

MISSOURI. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging the public to be cautious during a “bird flu” outbreak. According to the department, they are monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, and...

Dick Cheney, powerful Republican figure turned Trump foe, dies at 84

WASHINGTON – He was the most powerful and the most controversial vice president in American history. Richard Bruce Cheney was a laconic one-time college dropout who found his place in Washington, moving to the capital as a congressional fellow and...

3 things to watch as Iowa men's basketball opens vs. Robert Morris

IOWA CITY — The official start of the Ben McCollum era will get underway with Iowa basketball's season opener on Nov. 4. Since the hiring of McCollum in March, there has been rising anticipation among the Hawkeye faithful, something that was...

Mastercam Enhances Direct Customer Support with the Acquisition of Key Assets of QTE Manufacturing Solutions

CAD/CAM Leader Acquires Longtime Channel Partner to Strengthen Local Customer Support and Service Delivery Mastercam, the world's leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, announced today the completion of a strategic...

Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

East Springfield mixed-housing development approved by City Council

Springfield City Council approved a 48-acre mixed-housing development despite opposition from nearby residents. The project will add 510 housing units, including single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings. Developers will fund $1.2...

Polls open in NYC mayoral race - here are five things to watch in US elections

ShareSave It's election day in the US. This so-called "off year" election doesn't feature presidential or congressional races, but there are still several critical votes to watch tonight. New York City will choose its next mayor, in a battle that...

California's 'Prop 50' congressional map election could impact midterms

Your Voice Your Vote ABC News One of 2025's major elections could have major reverberations for the 2026 midterms. Californians are voting on a ballot initiative, "Proposition 50," to determine if the state will adopt a new congressional map that...

New coffee shop aims to be ‘first of its kind’ in Overland Park

When Omar Abdelmoity was growing up in southern Overland Park, he remembers struggling to find a late night hangout. In high school, he said he and his friends would often leave the gym late at night, not quite ready to go home after that. But...

Experts stunned after trail cameras capture footage of wild predator in unexpected location: 'Not very common'

A trail camera in northwest Missouri recently caught a rare glimpse of a mountain lion, according to News-Press Now. It's one of only four confirmed sightings in the region over the past four years. The shy and elusive big cat was photographed in...

Name Dropping | Seymour couple extends ‘peony promise’ to others

To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To pitch a 'My Turn' guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. MAHOMET — Eric Swenson may be planting peonies for the rest of his life. In an attempt to impress and pronounce his ever-lasting...

Humboldt Hero: Army Veteran and Community Leader Allen Caldwell to Be Honored Today

Allen Caldwell in the service The public is invited to come celebrate our October Humboldt Hero, Allen Caldwell, this Friday, October 31st. A short, outdoor ceremony at noon at the corner of 7th and G Streets in Eureka will be held to recognize...

2025 OCEA awards recognize civil engineering's great innovations

By Jenny Jones and Celeste C.B. Bennett ASCE recognized a record number of projects this year for its Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Awards. Of the 14 projects noted for exceptional innovations and contributions to society, three stood...

The Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2026

The year 2026 is going to be a momentous one for the United States as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Across the country, national parks, historic sites, and cities will gear up to show up—and show off—in ways big and small. Against this...

'Hard to kill': OU football keeps College Football Playoff hopes alive with Tennessee win

After defeating Tennessee 33-27 on the road, OU enters a critical stretch of its season with confidence. The Sooners bounced back after a 34-26 loss to Mississippi and battled through adversity to win in a hostile environment at Tennessee. They...

Taylor Swift’s Status for Attending Chiefs-Bills Game

Getty Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills in what’s arguably the most exciting matchup of the week. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who made franchise...

Chiefs-Bills Week 9 Props: 3 Bets For Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen Showdown

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie...