SENIOR NEWS LINE: Try new winter activity like painting
By Matilda Charles It looks like we’re in for a long winter, with extremely cold temperatures in several places. Many of us are already realizing… Login to continue reading Login…
January 2025
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Dave Schwarzenbach announces retirement as Kearney athletic director
KEARNEY — Change is coming for Kearney High School sports after Athletic Director Dave Schwarzenbach said he is retiring at the end of the school year.
DIVAS ON A DIME: Make sesame chicken at home
By Patti Diamond Chinese New Year (Jan. 29) is a time to celebrate fresh beginnings and cherished traditions. Making sesame chicken at home is a… Login to continue reading Login…
Durso game winner surges Liberty North past Ray-Pec
LIBERTY — With only seconds left in overtime, Liberty North girls basketball junior Alex Couch got the ball just beyond the arc and let the 3-point shot fly.
JERRY HARMSEN
Jerry Lee Harmsen, 85, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away on January 22, 2025 in Excelsior Springs, MO. Jerry was born at home on January 3, 1940 in Wiota, Iowa to…
Smithville fire district reminding public ice on lake not safe
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com SMITHVILLE – After responding to a report of children walking on ice on Smithville Lake this week, Smithville Area Fire Protection District… Login to continue reading Login…
Smithville girls basketball picks up 10th win of season
SMITHVILLE — Warrior girls basketball jumped back in the win column with a 57-25 blowout over Raytown South Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Gladstone sex offender to serve 15 years for receiving child porn
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com KANSAS CITY — A Gladstone man who is a prior sex offender will now serve 15 years in prison for receiving child… Login to continue reading Login…
Honor Roll – Smithville
Carson Doss was named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5… Login to continue reading Login…
Honor Roll – Kearney
Tucker Jones was named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Westminster College, Fulton. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a 3.6 GPA with… Login to continue reading Login…