Special Reports

By Kirsten Stokes With more than 12,000 Missouri kids in foster care waiting to be adopted, returned to family or looped in the system, several St. Joseph organizations work to lighten the burden for families and make the transition smoother. “(The number) is coming down,” said Melissa Selsor with the Missouri Department of Social Services.

By Riley Funk The transfer portal for college athletics is not a new entity, but the way it’s being used now compared to years past is presenting pros and cons for coaches and athletes. The transfer portal is an online database that allows college athletes to communicate with other coaches if the athlete has intentions

By Cameron Montemayor Amid an emotional rollercoaster for her family almost nine years ago, St. Joseph native Cristin Rogers remembers searching through countless books to find the perfect one to comfort her 18-month-old daughter Charlotte. After months of eagerly awaiting the arrival of her new baby sister Tilly, Charlotte was confused when her sister wasn’t

By Cameron Montemayor Sitting in the living room of her St. Joseph home, Sarah Clark recalled an unexpected but prophetic piece of advice she received not long after the birth of her daughter.  “The doctor at Children’s Mercy said the biggest advice I can give you is to start lifting weights,” she said. “I didn’t