Missouri veteran becomes new VFW National Chief of Staff
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kevin C. Jones was appointed National Chief of Staff of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on Aug. 13, at the 126th VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio.
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Local blood drives coming
CLAY COUNTY — During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross seeks donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – who are asked to make an appointment now.
Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Festival Aug. 16
GLADSTONE — The Big Shoal Farm Field Sunflower Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Big Shoal Farm, attached to the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Road.
19 things to do in Clay County
The following is a list of things to do Wednesday through Wednesday, Aug. 13 through Aug. 20 in the Courier-Tribune coverage area. To have your… Login to continue reading Login…
Liberty singer-songwriter prepares to release single ‘Walking the Wire’ Aug. 19
LIBERTY — Michael Tipton describes himself as a neo-traditional country artist who aims to honor country’s roots but also understanding the demands of a modern world.
3 Pride Martial Arts students now world champions
GLADSTONE — Three students at Pride Martial Arts in Gladstone have some impressive hardware as they all medaled at the 2025 World Championship recently held in Phoenix, Arizona.
Northland Coalition hosts event to promote fentanyl prevention
CLAY COUNTY — In recognition of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Northland Coalition will host a free community event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, sharing local resources, and encouraging connection and conversation around prevention and support, according to a press release.
Aug. 12 marks poll worker day
In honor of National Poll Worker Day today, Aug. 12, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is recognizing the role poll workers play in protecting… Login to continue reading Login…
9 local baseball players compete in all-star game at Kauffman Stadium
INDEPENDENCE — Just as the sun began to creep under the horizon, a new game was beginning at Kauffman Stadium. It wasn’t quite as noisy as a typical day at the ballpark with the Kansas City Royals out of town playing the Boston Red Sox.
Time to be cautious on roads as school gets ready to begin
August has arrived and with it the 2025-2026 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for school. It’s also important that drivers be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as students begin another year of instruction. In 2024, seven people were killed and 345 injured in traffic crashes involving a school bus. In Missouri last year, a total of 843 traffic crashes involved school buses.