Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Oakwood Homes has withdrawn from the $850 million Metrocenter redevelopment project, with a replacement builder expected to be named next week. The Denver-based homebuilder, which was selected as the ...

A Camdenton businessman faces multiple charges after officials said he took money and did not provide services to customers. Seth M. Neeley owns Backwater Docks. Court documents state that people ...