April offers opportunities to celebrate our wonderful world
Sixty years ago, a New Orleans jazz musician introduced a song that has stuck with us. The musician? Louis Armstrong. The song? “What a Wonderful World.” Remember?
April 2025
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New life springs forth
As we look around, we can see the signs of spring all around us. Hopefully, we won’t have some temperatures that dip below freezing, or “spring snowstorms” that can dampen the beauty.
Try vegan Easter this holiday
This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using real eggs for hunts may seem harmless, but these practices often lead to neglect and suffering. Instead, try reusable eggs and plant-based treats that everyone can enjoy.
Conservation department webinar offers 7 simple actions to help birds
The Missouri Department of Conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Missouri River Bird Observatory and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation invite both new and experienced birders to join in the last of a series of free birding webinars in preparation for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge, starting May 1, according to a joint press release.
Northland Animal Welfare Society celebrates opening of rainbow bridge, cat patio
GLADSTONE — Gladstone continues going to the cats and dogs with the groundbreaking of the new dog park near Happy Rock Park and then the ribbon cutting and dedication of new spaces at Northland Animal Welfare Society, 6972 N. Broadway.
Missouri Department of Conservation, National Deer Association hold webinar on deer management
Missouri Department of Conservation staff and National Deer Association will discuss quality deer management, what it is, and how to start implementing it during the live Zoom webinar, according to a joint press release.
Kearney civic leader receives proclamation, key to city
KEARNEY — Kearney businessman and civic leader Keith Doss received a proclamation for his “exceptional service, visionary leadership and significant contributions to Kearney.”
Gladstone man arrested after high-speed chase
A high speed chase involving several law enforcement agencies ended with the arrest of a Gladstone man Friday.
Callery pear tree buyback starts soon
The Missouri Invasive Plant Council, in partnership with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery and the Missouri Department of Conservation will host a Callery (Bradford) pear “buyback” program in locations around the state on April 22. Homeowners are invited to cut down one or more Callery pear trees and receive one free, non-invasive tree at this event.
Amazon center in Liberty receives top environmental award
With Earth Day 2025 around the corner, the Courier-Tribune visited the facility to see what reductions have been made.