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Former Arkansas legislator Jeremy Hutchinson sentenced to almost 4 years in federal prison

BY: - February 3, 2023

Jeremy Hutchinson, the former state senator who pleaded guilty nearly four years ago to federal bribery and tax fraud charges, was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in prison. Hutchinson, 48, pleaded guilty in June 2019 to crimes in three jurisdictions — Eastern Arkansas, Western Arkansas and Western Missouri — resulting from a sprawling federal […]

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Libraries serve communities, not aggrieved parents.

BY: - December 19, 2022

Libraries hold a conflicted place our collective imagination. To many of us — to me personally — they’re magical. We were first exposed to worlds of imagination and ideas on the shelves of our local libraries. To others, these buildings serve as indispensable community gathering spots, places to learn and meet and share. But to […]

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Harry Kane #9 of England drives as Tyler Adams #4 of United States defends during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. The World Cup series will be played in Kansas City in 2026 (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

When the World Cup comes to Kansas City, tough questions will follow

BY: - December 12, 2022

Last weekend, the team representing the United States at the World Cup in Qatar crashed out of the tournament following a 3-1 loss against the Netherlands. As a fan, I have tracked this team from qualifying in CONCACAF to pre-tournament friendlies, from the group stage into the knockout round, monitoring the pre-match lineups and coaching […]