KEARNEY —Due to a water main break Friday, Aug. 17, several subdivisions in Kearney are under a boil advisory until Monday, Aug. 20.
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HOLT — Public comments and concerns over sewer bills, road conditions and possible law violators sparked brief tension that resulted in interruptions and raised voices during the Monday, Aug. 13 Board of Aldermen meeting.
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KEARNEY — After months of waiting and social media buzz about the business’ location, Dairy Queen is bringing its famous hot eats and cool treats to Kearney.
SMITHVILLE — In quick succession and without much discussion at their Aug. 13 board meeting, Smithville aldermen grew and changed the future landscape of the city by rezoning properties and annexing more than 100 acres of land.
KEARNEY — In his inconspicuous shop located behind the Courier-Tribune office at 102 N. Jefferson St., Jeff Herndon has been outfitting families with athletic apparel for nearly 10 years, but has been in business even longer.
CLAY COUNTY — The Northland Health Alliance, an organization composed of local health organizations, seeks community input from those who live, work or frequently visit Northland communities for this year’s Community Health Needs Assessment.
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LIBERTY — Wood shingles that adorn the front of 2 N. Main St. will be removed in the near future as the Liberty City Council gave the final approval to the Chapter 353 tax abatement request on Monday, July 30. The abatement amounts to an estimated $35,000.
LIBERTY — Residents in Liberty may see a slight increase in their residential tax bill at the end of the year if the Liberty City Council votes to approve the city’s budget committee recommendation made Monday, Aug. 13.
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LIBERTY – The use of modern technology reunited war buddies. It's that story that Mary Lee Olson likes to share.
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CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close portions of U.S. Highway 69 between Friday, Aug. 17, and continuing through Friday, Sept. 28, for paving.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — When USA Volleyball announced its 12-player USA National Youth Team, a familiar player heard her name called.
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LIBERTY — Jack Lowrey didn’t waste any time.
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LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Kearney teenager Joseph Slipke is making the most of his opportunities.
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More than 20 children, ranging in age from around 6 to 16, found camaraderie, fun and the joy of the resonant chime of a horseshoe striking a steel stake last week as part of the Junior Horseshoe League at Stocksdale Park, located at 901 S. La Frenz Road.
LIBERTY — Cathy (Hampy) van Dijk grew up in Liberty, graduated from Liberty High School and left home at 18 years of age. Fast forward to 2018 and van Dijk's talents and creativity are now on display in the window of the Clay County Museum on the downtown Liberty Square.
LIBERTY — The Dog Days of Summer Craft Beer Crawl 2018 will take visitors through downtown Liberty Saturday, Aug. 18, starting at 3 p.m. During the event, crawl participates can take a stroll through downtown Liberty shops to sip on samples from breweries across the country. Tickets include …
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LIBERTY – The St. James Catholic Church Do-Dads are back at it. The group has again organized two days of fun coming this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10 and 11.
SMITHVILLE — City leaders in Smithville want to hear from residents about what should be added to Heritage Park to better serve the community.
KANSAS CITY — The University of Missouri Extension — Platte County offers free classes to those interested in learning about best farming practices.
LIBERTY — Those passing by Belvoir Winery beginning Friday, Aug. 17, may notice some fun and unusual campers parked outside.
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SMITHVILLE — A piece of Clay County history has been rediscovered and will soon find a permanent home.
SMITHVILLE — City leaders in Smithville want to hear from residents about what should be added to Heritage Park to better serve the community.
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SMITHVILLE — City streetscape construction in downtown Smithville is causing a re-routing of the homecoming parade, with it likely ending at the Smithville School District campus.
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KEARNEY — For the first time ever, the Kearney School District Resource Fair featured a spiritwear table for students.
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Parents, children, friends and teachers gather around Franklin Elementary School for photos and fun before the bell rings on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 15.
LIBERTY — Franklin Elementary School's Parent Teacher Association seeks donations for its annual Bingo Night Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 2.
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LIBERTY — William Jewell College will have a grand opening beginning at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Ely Hall. Guests are invited to tour the renovated first-year residence hall following a ribbon-cutting event.
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LIBERTY — Garrett Williams of Liberty North High School became the National Champion for Storytelling during the National Speech and Debate Championships, held in Florida in July.
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As summer vacation comes to a close, students across Missouri are preparing to begin their 2018-2019 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers this brings a change in traffic patterns school buses and parents taking their children to school will join other motorists on t…
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