The Susang6 SW Missouri Report

  When Missouri passed its new senior driver license renewal law, many older residents assumed it would simply mean a shorter renewal cycle and an extra test. What few expected was the cultural shift that followed  a shift that has left many seniors feeling targeted, stereotyped, and increasingly unsafe on the road. Across Missouri, seniors with clean driving records , no points , and decades of safe driving experience are reporting a disturbing trend: more honking, more tailgating, more yelling, and more aggressive behavior directed specifically at older drivers. What was intended as a safety measure has, in practice, created a new form of social pressure one that many seniors describe as harassment. A Law That Sent a Message — Intended or Not The law itself does not explicitly tell seniors to “get off the road.” But the public message many people heard was something very different: “Seniors are unsafe drivers.” Onc...

  This is what policy decisions look like in real homes An opinion and news-analysis piece on what President Trump’s comments about stopping federal Medicare, Medicaid, and daycare funding could mean for Missouri families, seniors, disabled adults, and rural communities. Disclaimer: This article reflects my personal opinion and lived experience as a Missouri resident and caregiver. It includes news analysis based on publicly available reporting. It is not legal, medical, or financial advice. When President Trump said he was considering stopping federal funding for Medicare, Medicaid, and even daycare programs then followed it with “it’s not possible”  Missourians were left with more questions than answers. And honestly, after what we’ve already lived through in this state, I think the concern is justified. We’ve already seen what happens when federal funding is paused or frozen. Missouri child‑care providers went through it recently when federal payments were halt...

  Uncovering the overlooked risks, biological contradictions, and emotional fallout behind Joplin’s urban deer hunting ordinance. When Joplin’s city council approved its urban bow hunting ordinance on June 16, 2025, they cited neighboring cities Springfield, Columbia, Branson, and Cape Girardeau as models of success. But extensive research reveals a different story: repealed ordinances, wounded wildlife, public backlash, and biological red flags. This article documents the dangerous gap between policy and lived reality and why Joplin’s wooded corridors deserve better.    What the Council Claimed City officials stated the ordinance would: Reduce deer-vehicle collisions Minimize property damage Prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Mirror “successful” programs in other Missouri cities They referenced Branson, Columbia and Springfield , as examples of safe, effective urban hunts. Assistant Police Chief Brian Lewis called ...