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JEFFERSON CITY — The March 2019 jobs report from the Missouri Department of Economic Development shows the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.3 percent. The national seasonally adjusted jobless rate for March was 3.8 percent.
KEARNEY — In comparison to 2017, calls for Kearney police response were down in 2018.
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
LIBERTY — William Jewell College President Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls and Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer announced on Thursday, April 18 that Chris McCabe has been named the next head coach of the Cardinal men's basketball program. McCabe, who will officially begin his duties on April…
KEARNEY — In what amounts to a slight game of political musical chairs, Kearney leaders sworn into office Monday, April 15, shift the city’s leadership to a young, first-time mayor and aldermanic board dominated by women.
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
CLAY COUNTY — Last fall Missouri voters approved gradual increases to the state’s minimum wage through Proposition B. Under the law, which went into effect Jan. 1 of this year, the minimum wage went from $7.85 to $8.60 per hour and will increase 85 cents each year until the rate reaches $12 …
Earlier this month, Gov. Mike Parson appointed Aimee Agderian of Kearney to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. The Peace Officer Standards and Training Program is responsible for licensing peace officers, ensuring compliance with peace officer continuing education requireme…
KEARNEY — School District Superintendent Bill Nicely said an alleged threat made by a middle school student that resulted in a social media firestorm calling for the preteen’s expulsion and accusing the school district of not being transparent was not legitimate.
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
SMITHVILLE — More than doubling the goal Smithville set out with, 672 households responded to the citizen survey conducted through January and February. The data is in and confirms key focus areas city officials predicted, City Administrator Cynthia Wagner said.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
LIBERTY — While work on Kansas Street and the collaborative work with Kansas City and the Missouri Department of Transportation to replace the Missouri Highway 152 bridge over Interstate 35 may be causing headaches already as the roadway and bridge reconstruction has begun, those efforts hav…
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
LIBERTY — As the weather has warmed up, the Liberty Police Department has been responding to more break-ins. Many burglars are finding entry through home garages, taking money and electronics.
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
SMITHVILLE — Originally she worked in banking, but it was never her real passion.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
LIBERTY — From April 22 to 26, the city of Liberty is hoping to help residents do some spring cleaning.
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KANSAS CITY — The Story Center at Mid-Continent Public Library's Woodneath Library Center has announced the upcoming release of "Front Lines to Headlines: The World War I Overseas Dispatches of Otto P. Higgins," written by local historian and author James J. Heiman. A launch event will begin…
Local Kansas City writer/actor David Dastmalchian won the 2019 Independent Spirit Award at the Kansas City International Film Festival for “All Creatures Here Below” when it premiered here earlier this month.
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LIBERTY — William Jewell College President Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls and Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer announced on Thursday, April 18 that Chris McCabe has been named the next head coach of the Cardinal men's basketball program. McCabe, who will officially begin his duties on April…
SMITHVILLE — The Kearney boys (196) and girls (164) track and field won the Smithville Relays on Tuesday, March 16, in Smithville.
Derek Brizendine
Managing Editor of Digital Publishing
LIBERTY — One run separated Liberty North and Grain Valley on Tuesday, April 16, as Liberty North won 5-4 at home.
Derek Brizendine
Managing Editor of Digital Publishing
KEARNEY — After surrendering the first goal, Kearney soccer responded to win 2-1 over Lee's Summit West on Tuesday, April 16, at home.
Derek Brizendine
Managing Editor of Digital Publishing
ST. JOSEPH — Benton earned another shot at the team that eliminated them from last season’s Pony Express Tournament, getting an opportunity in the finals against Savannah with a 7-3 win over Smithville on Tuesday, April 16, at Phil Welch Stadium.
KANSAS CITY — Just a day before Missouri decided it wanted a small taste of winter, Smithville and Kearney track and field athletes competed on Wednesday, April 10, at the Winnetonka Invitational.
Derek Brizendine
Managing Editor of Digital Publishing
LIBERTY — After dropping all three doubles matches on Tuesday, April 16, at home, Liberty tennis clawed all the way back to defeat Rockhurst 5-4.
Derek Brizendine
Managing Editor of Digital Publishing
LIBERTY — The Liberty Blue Jays took down the Park Hill Trojans 10-0 in five innings thanks to a quick start and crucial errors from Park Hill on Tuesday, April 16, in Liberty.
April 20, also referred to as 420 by cannabis enthusiasts as code for smoking marijuana, has spread as a celebratory day across the country. While cannabis is now legalized for recreational and medicinal use in many states, it is still illegal in all states to drive under the influence of it…
Editor’s Note: In recognition of April being Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, the Courier-Tribune is publishing a three-part series on how to come forward after sexual assault. The series includes a Northland victim’s story of coming forward, details of how to report an assault…
Which came first — the chicken or the egg? Well, for many families at this time of year, there's no doubt. Eggs rule! While the kids are busy mixing, dipping and dying Easter eggs, rescue a few from the frenzy and decorate them together to fit each child's personality, interest or something special you share with him or her.
The Easter holiday has a special meaning for me. As a child, Easter meant everything was fresh and new. My mother always bought me a pretty dress and beautiful shoes to wear for the special Easter Sunday church service. After church, she prepared a lovely dinner with a lemon meringue pie, and baskets of foil-wrapped chocolate eggs and bunnies for dessert.
CLAY COUNTY — To promote Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month, Clay County Public Health Center offers free STD Testing throughout April. The center is located at 800 Haines Drive in Liberty.
KEARNEY — In honor of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, local activist Linda Coussens wants people to paint Kearney blue with blue pinwheel gardens.
Schools
LIBERTY — Scoring well above the state average in several categories, Liberty Public Schools received a 97.8 percent on its 2018 Annual Performance Report from Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
SMITHVILLE — Beginning a new program to teach middle school students about the gig economy, Smithville Middle School teacher, Kim Krueger was presented with the Most Innovative Award from Northland Center For Advanced Professional Studies. The gig economy is one based on the concept of creat…
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
KEARNEY — Kearney High Schools' Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee is accepting nominations for the 2019 Hall of Fame class.
LIBERTY — Liberty Public Schools was named Best Community for Music Education for the seventh year in a row. This is a national recognition presented by the NAMM Foundation.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
KEARNEY — A state-of-the-art football field scoreboard and contract with a sports marketing company will provide Kearney High School students an opportunity to develop real-world skills and training in marketing and sports media, according to school district leaders.
Amanda Lubinski
Managing Editor of News & Content
Opinion
House Bill 1062 could be considered by the Missouri House as soon as this week, and the legislators will have the opportunity and the duty to correct an injustice.
As a young boy, my favorite memories of Easter were surrounded by big family gatherings, delicious food, exciting egg hunts, loads of candy, and going to church at the break of dawn for a sunrise service and breakfast. These highly anticipated traditions were special in their own way primari…
It is Earth Day celebration time and with this, it brings to mind the plethora of trash thrown all around our community.
When Missourians filed their taxes this year, they probably didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about money that had been held back from their paychecks. Since these withholding amounts hadn’t changed much before, why be concerned?
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