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Friday, June 21
Friday, June 21
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation announced systems are in place to begin accepting applications for patient and caregivers on Friday, June 28, six days ahead of the July 4 deadline set by Article XIV of the Constitution.
CLAY COUNTY — As Clay County commissioners consider land purchases totaling millions of dollars to build a new Clay County Annex in the county’s west side, one commissioner, other elected officeholders and a gaggle of residents say options to update the current Annex, located at 1901 NE 48th…
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
CLAY COUNTY — After weeks of contentious debate on the matter, Presiding Clay County Commissioner Jerry Nolte has separate legal representation to defend him in the lawsuit brought against the county by Sheriff Paul Vescovo.
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
LIBERTY — A few hundred participants are expected to take their places around the South Valley Middle School track at 1000 Midjay Drive from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 2,2 for the Relay for Life of KC North. This is one of the larger races to benefit the American Cancer Society, and i…
KEARNEY — Additions of sidewalks and curbing along Missouri Highway 92 in one of the busiest areas of Kearney are now visible. As of Monday, June 17, sidewalks are in place in front of Porter Ridge Apartments.
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
SMITHVILLE — Smithville's Parks and Recreation Committee is seeking an additional volunteer member. Candidates should be invested in the community and interested in being involved in shaping city parks and activities.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
Gov. Parson recently signed legislation that is meant to protect the state’s No. 1 industry: agriculture. The bill, which was approved by the Missouri General Assembly during the 2019 regular session, will provide consistency in the way farm operations across the state are regulated.
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety's weeklong campaign focusing on pedestrian safety is Monday to Sunday, June 10 to 16. The campaign is geared toward pedestrians and drivers, educating both about being alert and what to watch out for to ensure everyone is safe.
CLAY COUNTY — Due to inclement weather, Missouri Department of Transportation rescheduled work originally slated for Friday, June 14.
Local Entertainment
I will not fault you if you want to see “Shaft” just for the soundtrack, because in that sense, it’s worth it and the same goes for Regina Hall’s (“The Hate U Give”, “Little”, “Support the Girls”) performance, which is explosively awesome from the first scene. Richard Roundtree, the original…
LIBERTY — The Liberty Summer Band is an all-volunteer group of about 80 musicians who rehearse and perform on select evenings in June. The repertoire is a variety of music ranging from concert overtures and marches to show tunes and light classics. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Bill Murray is in another zombie movie and it should immediately join “Zombieland” as a midnight movie cult favorite like “The Room” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Aside from being perhaps the slowest zombie movie ever, this movie about the walking dead is also very self-aware, with ch…
LIBERTY — Switching things up a bit this summer, Friends of Pharis Farm is merging Family Fun Day and Bluegrass in the Country for a brand new Pickin' on the Porch, Playin' at the Farm.
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LIBERTY — William Jewell College women's basketball coach Jill Slominski announced the addition of five student-athletes for the 2019-20 season. All five come to Jewell after standout careers at the high school level, including four from Missouri.
LIBERTY — The Liberty boys tennis team ended the spring season with a winning record of 18-4.
Liberty North head baseball coach Ryan Stegall commended his team for starting strong with wins over Smithville and Rockhurst. The season record hit 16-5 early on and finished 19-13. Unfortunately, the season got sidetracked by injuries.
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
Smithville baseball head coach Josh Speer said he was pleased with the 16 games the team won.
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
KEARNEY — Bulldogs baseball coach Shane Remley praised his younger talent as the baseball season came to a close. Despite losing seven seniors to graduation, Remley will have students step up, including a five sophomores and three freshmen.
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
Staley ended Liberty baseball’s season May 22 with a 3-1 victory in the state sectional round at Liberty High School. However, no one had any reason to be downtrodden on the Liberty baseball team. They ended a stellar season with a 28-7 record.
Derek Brizendine
Managing Editor of Digital Publishing
LIBERTY — William Jewell head men's basketball coach Chris McCabe announced the signing of five student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the 2019-20 season. The class includes four prep standouts and one transfer, according to a school press release.
LIBERTY — One of William Jewell College softball's newest alumnae, Anna Biondo, was selected No. 25 overall in the America Softball Association's professional draft June 5.
Schools
Smithville students graduating from Missouri Western State University are: Corrinne Barr, associate of applied science degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education; Bradley Caton, associate of applied science degree in manufacturing engineering technology; Cheyenne Curley, B…
Pittsburg State University named Kendall Miles to its All-A Scholastic Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 GPA. Carly Adams was named to its Dean’s Scholastic Honor Roll for achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher.
Cassidy Barker of Kearney is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, CEO of the national organization Allen Moczygemba reported.
Pittsburg State University named Emma Couch and Madelyn Beasley to its All-A Scholastic Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 GPA. Anne Wood and Kelsey Vanfossan were named to its Dean’s Scholastic Honor Roll for achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher.
Chelsea R. Garton of Kearney graduated cum laude from the University of Central Missouri. Other graduates from Kearney include Shelby Forman and Stephen Backes. Joshua Newcomer of Holt also graduated with the fall class of 2018.
Aaron From, Alexander Lapp, Athena Mcconnell, Jacob Lafferty, Jessica Herman and Jessica Garrett of Liberty graduated with the University of Central Missouri fall class of 2018.
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Opinion
Scripture tells us over and over again to praise God. What happens when we praise the lord?
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced last week two federal agriculture research agencies would be moving their headquarters to the Kansas City region: the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Together, they will bring more than 500 jobs t…
Gov. Parson recently signed legislation that is meant to protect the state’s No. 1 industry: agriculture. The bill, which was approved by the Missouri General Assembly during the 2019 regular session, will provide consistency in the way farm operations across the state are regulated.
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