Government Shutdown Reaches it Conclusion

BY SUMMER CRANDALL For the first time in history, the United States witnessed the longest government shutdown on record. What began as a standoff between Congress and the White House over budget priorities grew into a national crisis, halting services, freezing paychecks, and testing the patience of millions […]

Independence Votes to Stay With the 4-Day School Week

BY SUMMER CRANDALL The youth in the Independence School District will continue to see the weekly schedule that many didn’t ever see possible. Four-day school weeks were just passed by popular vote in the city of Independence. This means Independence schools will only host students in class for […]

Truman Weekly Minute (Episode 6)

The Rising Cost of Being a Teenager

BY SUMMER CRANDALL I’m sure every teen hates hearing the line, ‘The older you get, the more you’ll realize.’ For many Kansas City teens, that line doesn’t ring true. Eggs cost nearly six dollars a dozen, gas prices continue to climb, and car repairs can take months of […]