Faith, reflection can help get life back on track
By Larry Baker The man’s face said he was seasoned in life; the bag in his hand indicated he was a seasoned traveler too. There… Login to continue reading Login…
February 2025
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U.S. democracy teetering
In the U.S., democracy is teetering like a two-legged stool.
Conceal & carry on public transit must be denied
By Kimberly Cella As the 2025 Missouri legislative session gets underway, bills are again being introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate that… Login to continue reading Login…
Man arrested after damaging property, short chase in UTV
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com KEARNEY — A Clay County man was arrested by Kearney police this week after allegedly leading officers on a short chase in… Login to continue reading Login…
Landowner property rights complicated by eminent domain issues
By Kayden Guymon In Missouri, landowner property rights have come under increasing pressure due to large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly high-voltage transmission lines and renewable energy… Login to continue reading Login…
Working to build safer Missouri
Republicans passed a sweeping public safety measure aimed at addressing crime, policing and penalties for various offenses across the state. House Bill 495, sponsored by Rep. Brad Christ, establishes a new police commissioners board to oversee St. Louis’ police department. It also increases penalties for child trafficking, protects domestic abuse victims, adds fentanyl to child endangerment statute and improves school safety.
Clay County prosecutor files 1st case under Blair’s Law
CLAY COUNTY — Zach Thompson, the prosecutor for Clay County, has filed his first case under Blair’s Law, which banned celebratory gun fire and created criminal charges for those firing guns negligently. The legislation was signed into law last year under then-Gov. Mike Parson.
Public safety tax forum March 4
LIBERTY — The Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a public safety sales tax forum, starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the… Login to continue reading Login…
Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. seeks vendors for farmers’ market
LIBERTY — The deadline to apply to be a vendor for the Historic Downtown Liberty Inc. Farmers’ Market is Friday, March 3.
Smithville Senior Center open each weekday
SMITHVILLE — The Smithville Senior Center is now open five days a week. The change took place Feb. 1 and replaces the three-day-per-week previous schedule.