Opinion

Body When the final whistle blew and the scoreboard read a 10-7 loss for the Denver Broncos against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game, the silence in the room felt heavier than the snowfall outside Empower Field at Mile High.

Body The Richmond News, Jan. 30, 2026 Jan Blankenship Jan Marie Blankenship, 72, of Camden passed away Tuesday, Jan.

Body Dear Editor, As we enter 2026, I want to speak directly to police officers, supervisors and leaders, not from a position of theory but from lived experience. Law enforcement is a profession built on service, sacrifice and resilience.

Body Some victories are merely recorded in history, while others resonate on a deeper level, feeling like pivotal moments even before celebrations end. The Denver Broncos’ overtime win against the Buffalo Bills was meant to be one of those profound victories – a statement of strength.

Body Dear Editor, More than 300,000 Missourians have spoken clearly: we want fair maps, not political power grabs paid for with our tax dollars. That’s nearly three times the number of signatures required by law to place a redistricting referendum on the ballot.

Body National Bubble Bath Day went unnoticed earlier this month, but its low-key celebration aligns well with the theme.

Body There was a time when New Year’s Eve felt like the biggest night of the year. As a kid, it was never about resolutions, goals or the weight of time passing.

Body The Ray County Sheriff’s Office has announced substantial improvements to the Ray County Jail following a comprehensive evaluation conducted in early 2025. These upgrades address safety, security and operational concerns identified by outside auditors and detention experts.

Body The start of a new year always brings a pause. A moment to take a breath, look ahead and think intentionally about what comes next. After the rush of the holidays and the full calendar of December, January often feels quieter. The pace slows and the noise fades a bit.

Body Some people truly enjoy cold weather and they are entitled to their opinion. However, for many others, myself included, the ongoing cold spell in Missouri feels less like a natural seasonal change and more like a disruption to everyday life.