A true friendship is of immeasurable value. When I say friendship, I mean a voluntary, reciprocal and relatively long-lasting relationship between two or more people characterized by affection, care …

A new concert amphitheater stands off Highway 65 south of Branson. Thunder Ridge is set in a holler feeding down to Table Rock Lake.  Highway 86 is the only access to and from the …

Constructive complaining Philippians 2:14 New Living Translation Bible, “Do everything without complaining or arguing.” Another translation says, “Do all things without …

This past week I had the honor of traveling across our district for our third annual Town Hall Tour. With more than 110 public events in two and a half years, including 15 town halls just this …

Each year, Labor Day gives us more than just the closing of summer. It is a moment to pause and honor the hard work and perseverance of the American worker, and the effort they have put into building …

There’s nothing better than a good county fair. Corn dogs, funnel cakes, the 4-H cake decorating contest, every kind of critter you can imagine – and usually a pretty good tractor pull to …

A famous man was once asked to write his memoirs. The man thought he did not have enough of a life about which to write. As he pondered the work required to compose such a volume, his …

I reached for my phone to once again check to see if any medical test results had been posted in my patient portal. The problem was I had just checked less than five minutes before, so why was I …

The world has been watching closely as the war between Ukraine and Russia drags on. For years, we’ve seen endless conflict, endless spending and little hope of resolution. But this past …

Tesla has a humanoid robot it wants to sell. They are making it able to do a variety of tasks and it should replace unskilled labor in factories and other places. Last week, a company …

This past week, Sedalia hosted the Missouri State Fair. This important event is an opportunity for the people of Missouri to celebrate our state and most importantly, honor our farmers and ranchers. …

Proverbs 9:9 says, “Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.” This verse highlights the importance of continued …

Once you see the standard fashionable thing in a town like ours, you know the trend is just about over. Because if you are trying to do the standard fashionable thing out here in the country, …

As a proud Republican representing Missouri’s 4th District, I’ve seen firsthand how unchecked illegal immigration burdens our communities, strains resources and threatens national …

      “It’s so cool, Dad. There are rats here bigger than squirrels.” That was the first thing my son, Max, said as we stepped out of our hotel in …

We all like to save when we can. But actual saving is sometimes subjective. For instance, Black Friday deals, as you might know if you follow this particular editorial, are highly …

For years, including on my last day as a television news anchor, I have said the truth is the only thing that matters. As your representative, I am steadfast in my pursuit of transparency regarding …

  The end of July means the start of a new school year is around the corner. With it comes the end of summer and what many children and students consider the fun time of the year. But …

I have a cap I bought at the Missouri State Fair a few years ago. It’s one of my favorites to wear because it fits my head and the bill is curved just the way I like it. On the front of the cap …

Dear Becky, I recently was at a presentation put on by the University of Missouri Extension Service in coordination with local third and fourth graders. A question was posed, “What makes …