
March 2025


Gladstone man receives 2 more charges on drug trafficking, death of child
By Kellie HouxKHoux@cherryroad.com CLAY COUNTY — Brandon J. Loudermilk, 27, Gladstone, has been charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child – death of… Login to continue reading Login…

Megan Distler named next head coach of Liberty North volleyball
LIBERTY — After weeks of searching, Liberty North Athletics has found the new helm of Liberty North volleyball.

‘Incredibly coachable’: Kearney boys tennis set for new season with young lineup
KEARNEY — As the temperatures continue to rise, a new season is upon Kearney boys tennis.

Liberty North baseball finishes KC Metro Leadoff undefeated
LIBERTY — The season started with a bang for Liberty North baseball as it won the KC Metro Leadoff Friday through Monday, March 21 through 24.

Liberty baseball goes 3-1 in season-opening tournament
LIBERTY — It was a solid start to the season at home for Liberty baseball in the KC Metro Leadoff Friday through Monday, March 21 through 24.

Successful winter brings in awards for Smithville
Editor’s Note: The Courier-Tribune is recognizing winter sports athletes in Smithville High School who earned winter awards. If your team or athlete has received an award that is not listed, please email us at sports@mycouriertribune.com for inclusion in an upcoming edition.

Kearney sports haul in awards after great winter
Editor’s Note: The Courier-Tribune is recognizing winter sports athletes in Kearney High School who earned winter awards. If your team or athlete has received an award that is not listed, please email us at sports@mycouriertribune.com for inclusion in an upcoming edition.

Smithville baseball earns 1st win under new leadership
Smithville baseball earned its first win of the season in 20-1 fashion over Maryville Saturday, March 22.

Girls win team trophy as Liberty track hosts Ron Ives Invitational
LIBERTY — It was a successful start to the season for Liberty track and field as it hosted the Ron Ives Invitational Friday, March 21.
