Kearney football hosts Purple and Gold Midnight Scrimmage
KEARNEY — The start of a new campaign is almost here for Kearney football, and fans were able to catch an early glimpse of what the team may look like this fall.
August 2025
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MARTIN (DOC) HANNIGAN
Martin (Doc) Hannigan, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on August 15, 2025. Martin was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 29, 1947. He was a true patriota lover and…
2 ED nurses gather school supplies for mobile food pantry families
LIBERTY — Paytyn Guess and Harmony Frazier, both nurses in the emergency department at Liberty Hospital, took on some extra duties as they two led the charge to gather school supplies for area families.
DAVID LONDON
DAVID LONDON David Harold London, 83, of Liberty, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, under Hospice care, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He…
Splash Bash fun unites community before school start
Splash Bash took place on Saturday, Aug. 16. It was Liberty Parks & Recreation’s end-of-summer before-school-starts event. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now…
Northland teacher charged for making ‘inappropriate’ comments toward middle school students
KANSAS CITY — The Platte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Isaiah C. Washington, 39, Liberty, with three counts of misdemeanor assault following Washington’s alleged… Login to continue reading Login…
Whiskey tasting event Saturday
KEARNEY — The third annual Kearney Whiskey Tasting Tour runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23.
Blue Jays celebrate fall sports with cookout, scrimmages
LIBERTY — Blue Jay Athletics celebrated the approaching fall sports season with its Fall Sports Kickoff Friday, Aug. 15.
Districts prepare for school year with convocations
CLAY COUNTY — Words like action, calling, hope, opportunities, flexibility and resiliency were part of convocations last week as Kearney, Liberty and Smithville districts got ready to head back to the class.
Wishing students, teachers, staff great start to school year
During my years as a reporter, I have seen many first days of school.