Since 1987, Liberty, Missouri, has prohibited its residents from owning pit bulls. In recent years, animal rights organizations have pressured lawmakers and citizens to repeal breed-specific legislation. Liberty voters obliged when they went to the polls April 2, with the new ordinance passing by just 133 votes. The Liberty vote…
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Psychiatrist loses Kansas license, still allowed to practice in Missouri
A doctor accused of having sex with several of his patients and exploiting another patient for economic gain is still allowed to practice in Missouri – even after the suspension of his Kansas license. Brian Patrick Lahey, the accused doctor, is a psychiatrist in Overland Park. Lahey received his medical…
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Marijuana legalization efforts gaining steam in Missouri
Using a 2015 national survey, the National Institute on Drug Abuse determined that marijuana is the most frequently used illicit drug. However, recent changes in public opinion and state laws have begun to call marijuana’s illicit status into question. According to the Pew Research Center, “About six-in-ten Americans (62%) say…
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Experts predict uptick in tornadic activity
As winter has given way to spring, the warmer weather has heralded the emergence of tornado season across the United States. The conditions for frequent and more severe tornadoes have historically reached their peak from March through June. Though tracking and predicting tornadic activity is difficult – given their volatility…
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Student Senate cabinet responds to published criticism
Recently, The Hilltop Monitor published a controversial opinion article criticizing the current Student Senate. The article was written by a bystander of the Senate, not a current Senator, and was based on information made public through the organization’s website and social media, as well as observations from the April 2,…
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MU revises Greek life policies to promote safe Greek experiences
Recently, The University of Missouri (MU) made amendments to their Greek life policies in the hope of creating a safer and more inclusive Greek environment on campus. The final policies were revised and put into action April 4, 2019. The rules include requiring a higher GPA for first-years trying to…
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Justus and Lucas emerge as candidates for Kansas City mayoral general election
Kansas City held its nonpartisan primary April 2. Emerging out of a crowded 11 candidate field, Kansas City City Council members Quinton Lucas and Jolie Justus will proceed and face off in the general election for Kansas City mayor. Justus was the front-runner heading into the primary and took the…
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Everything You Need to Know About the 152 Interchange Project
As most of you have probably noticed by now, construction work has begun on Route 152 and I-35 Interchange. If you thought the traffic on Kansas Street couldn’t get any worse, think again. Lane closures have begun, causing large backups and delays on Kansas Street. Here is a brief overview…
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Kansas City Catholic school refuses to admit child of same-sex parents
Saint Ann Catholic Church and School has reinvigorated debates about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the LGBTQ community after their leaders refused to admit an anonymous kindergartener because their parents are a same-sex couple. The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas released a statement defending the decision on…
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