Experts suggest pruning fruit trees in mid-winter
The best time to prune fruit trees in Missouri is midwinter, according to University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Debi Kelly.
February 2025
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Virtual series looks at food assistance programs
The Northland Health Alliance offers a series of informational lunch-and-learn webinars designed for individuals and organizations that work with those dealing with food insecurities.
Libery girls swim earns silver in conference
GLADSTONE — Liberty girls swimming and diving found success as it competed in the KC Suburban Red Conference Championships, held Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 6 through 8, in Gladstone Community Center.
Liberty boys basketball falls to Grandview
LIBERTY — In the two teams’ first meeting since 2017, Liberty boys basketball dropped a 65-49 loss to Grandview Friday, Feb. 7.
3 sentenced for $4.7 million meth, heroin conspiracy
Three Mexican nationals were sentenced in federal court for their part in a $4.7 million conspiracy to distribute more than 335 kilograms of meth and 22 kilograms of heroin, including in areas of Clay County.
Clay County deputy on leave following alleged online comment after Homeland Security detains restaurant employees in Liberty
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com CLAY COUNTY – A deputy with Clay County Sheriff’s Office is on paid administrative leave as his alleged online conduct is being… Login to continue reading Login…
Equipment for cleaning fish topic of Feb. 25 virtual session
People who want to learn more about the equipment needed to clean fish can register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s virtual program “Pond to Plate: Fish Cleaning Equipment.”
Have a Heart Day Feb. 15 aids children in need with dental services
GLADSTONE — Dr. Robert Marx had a vision in 1989 that all children should receive proper dental care so he founded Have a Heart Day at his dental practice located at 5708 N. Broadway St. Over 3,500 underserved children have been seen and helped throughout the 35 years of the annual day.
Missouri Highway 1 corridor improvements coming to Gladstone
GLADSTONE — According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a full-depth reconstruction of North Prospect Avenue from Northeast 72nd Street to Northeast 64th Street are part of the Missouri Highway 1 corridor upgrades. Reconstruction includes pavement rebuilding, a new storm sewer, culvert restorations and an extension of Happy Rock Trail. The project also involves resurfacing the roadway from Missouri Highway 152 to Northeast 72nd Street.
Department of Natural Resources holds Drinking Water Week poster contest
In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 4 through 10, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the American Water Works Association — Missouri Section are holding a poster contest for fifth-grade students in Missouri. Entries must be postmarked by March 8.