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Ravenell impresses in NFL debut

By Jacob Meikel Former Missouri Western defensive end C.J. Ravenell made his pro debut for the Baltimore Ravens on Friday. The former Griffon impressed in the preseason opener for the Ravens, tallying two total tackles including one solo tackle, 0.5 sacks and a quarterback hit. Ravenell signed a contract with the Ravens as an undrafted

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Scout soybeans, forages for fall armyworm

By My Courier-Tribune Fall armyworm migrates from the south, flying hundreds of miles northward. This pest has been found the last two weeks feeding in grass pastures, summer grass annuals, alfalfa and soybeans in south Missouri, so farmers should scout local crops, reports the University of Missouri Extension. “Larvae can be extremely damaging. Damage in

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Be wary of wasps, bees

By My Courier-Tribune Missourians are often most associated with the social insects such as hornets, yellowjackets, the paper wasp, bumblebees and honeybees, reports the Department of Conservation. But, there are several solitary species that do not make hexagonal nest that people are also familiar with. These insects nest in hollow twigs, cavities in wood, in

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Training camp draws season ticket holders

By Ashley Luthans Chiefs training camp was closed to the general public Wednesday, but season ticket members showed their support ahead of the first preseason game this weekend. Fans were excited to come out and support the Chiefs before their first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Self-proclaimed “Retro Fan” Clyde Chafin has

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Hicks remains undefeated in pro fighting career

By Jacob Meikel St. Joseph native Tyson Hicks anticipates a big year in 2025 as he continues to further his professional fighting career. The Benton High School graduate remains undefeated in his pro career, coming off of a unanimous decision win in a kickboxing bout with Thomas Thatcher of Indianola, Nebraska, back in February. The

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Time to transplant irises

By My Courier-Tribune Now is the time to transplant one of America’s most popular flowers, the iris. Although irises can be transplanted at any time, they do best when established in the landscape from August to mid-October, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Irises are relatively easy to grow. They need at least

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Be wary of wasps, bees

By My Courier-Tribune Missourians are often most associated with the social insects such as hornets, yellowjackets, the paper wasp, bumblebees and honeybees, reports the Department of Conservation. But, there are several solitary species that do not make hexagonal nest that people are also familiar with. These insects nest in hollow twigs, cavities in wood, in

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Waterlilies may appeal to some gardeners

By My Courier-Tribune Some gardeners consider waterlilies to be the ultimate challenge. Many admire them but few grow them, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Though waterlilies may appear exotic and fragile, they are tough and durable, Trinklein said. “Once established, waterlilies flower well into late summer and provide an exotic addition to

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Fall time for baby, juvenile animals

By My Courier-Tribune Just like kids heading back to school, August brings many firsts for animals. For most people, spring tends to be the time that people see as baby season in the natural world, but August brings lots of little ones as well, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Copperhead snakes are born

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Edwards-Helaire sheds light on dealing with PTSD

By Jacob Meikel Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire becomes the latest professional athlete to open up about his struggles with mental health. The fifth-year running back, known for his charismatic personality on the team, unveiled earlier in the week that he has been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition that affects nearly 4% of

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Friends enjoy Chiefs camp on Thursday

By Ashley Luthans The first August practice of the 2024 Chiefs Training Camp brought out crowds of people excited to cheer on their favorite team. Frankie Lund, a 9-year-old fan, said he came out to training camp because he was invited by his friend, 10-year-old Hayes Walker. “He invited me to go to training camp

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