HAVEN?

While more than 70 murders and many other violent crimes have occurred in the Kansas City limits, Waldo and Brookside have maintained a certain level of safety.

“Waldo and Brookside do not have many issues,” Maj. Randall Hundley, who leads the Kansas City Police Department’s Metro Division, said.

Yoga in the Park features ‘doga,’ benefits Humane Society

Seasoned and first-time yogis are invited to bring along their furry friends for the second annual Yoga in the Park, sponsored by Yoga Fix Studio, 2000 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Mission Woods.

Pembroke Hill alumnus shines

Pembroke Hill 2006 graduate Michael Ferguson is one of the top college soccer players in the United States.

The Loyola University Chicago junior has been chosen to the Missouri Athletic Club’s 2008 Hermann Trophy Watch List. The list is compiled by the NCAA Division I head coaches who are currently members of the National Soccer Coaches of America (NSCAA).

In 2007, the NSCAA selected Ferguson as a third-team All-American and first-team All-Great Lakes Region.

Female pilot reaches milestone while flying high

Kim Pardon found her happy place while upside down.

Starlight presents timeless tale ‘Les Miserables’

Currently in its 23rd year, the renowned theatrical hit “Les Miserables” is the longest running musical in London history. It is also the third-longest running hit in Broadway history.

Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, “Les Miserables” is an epic drama set in 19th century France that tells a timeless story about crime, punishment and redemption. With a stunning score by Claude-Michel Schönberg and a libretto by Alain Boublil, “Les Miserables” won eight Tony Awards in 1987, including Best Musical.

It is no wonder that Starlight patrons wanted to see it. Since it was one of the theater’s most requested shows, Starlight President and Executive Producer Bob Rohlf decided to bring a production to Kansas City for the 2008 season.

Red Bridge Elementary’s expedition in learning

For much of the school year at Red Bridge Elementary, do not expect to see the same regimented class schedule you see at other schools.

Sadly, this event is of historic proportions

The buried announcement last week that The Kansas City Star was going to implement yet more buyouts, some voluntary and some involuntary, should give all of us reason to pause. What is going on, and will it ever end? What will it mean to us?

The newspaper industry in general is plunging harder and faster than, perhaps, any major industry in the history of America. Almost overnight, advertising revenues have plummeted and keep plummeting at rates that are of nightmare proportions.

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