News
House fire under investigation in Smithville
SMITHVILLE — One person is dead after a house fire that started around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the 300 block of East Meadow Street. The Platte County Dispatch Center received a report of an explosion and residential structure fire. Smithville police officers arrived on scene within two minutes and found the home fully engulfed…
Community Living
18 things to do in Clay County
The following is a list of things to do Thursday through Wednesday, Jan. 29 through Feb. 4 in the Courier-Tribune coverage area. To have your event included in an upcoming calendar, email us by noon Monday the week of the event at news@mycouriertribune.com. SENIOR CENTER: Chair yoga starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 29 at the…
Multimedia
Gallery | 55th annual C.W. Stessman Tournament
Liberty boys basketball hosting 55th annual C.W. Stessman Tournament Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 20 through 23.
Special Sections
Entertainment
African-American Read-In Sunday
LIBERTY — The Garrison School Cultural Center Museum will be the setting for the African-American Read-In, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 at 502 N. Water St.
Opinion
Is United States ignoring 250 years of history?
Two hundred and fifty years ago, our country was founded on the idea, doctrine, philosophy, and principles that all men are created equal and that no man, woman, or one single individual should be elevated to a position above the law.