Amanda Lubinski

Amanda Lubinski

Kearney man faces domestic assault charges

LIBERTY — A Kearney man faces felony and misdemeanor domestic assault charges after Liberty police responded to a domestic assault in progress that involved several victims, including children.According to court documents, the incident began Nov.

Kearney wrestling looks to continue success

KEARNEY — A new season is quickly approaching for Kearney wrestling and both teams are looking to add to their recent success.The back-to-back Class 1 state champion Bulldog girls look to put together another strong season with just one graduated and eight with varsity experience returning from last year’s squad.Kearney brings back seniors Bailey Martin and Ella Herndon; juniors Gracie Danner, Josie Quick and Riley Walker; and sophomores Aida Appenfeller, Carli Vargas and Emma Schaetz.Last season, Martin won the state title in the 105-pound class.

New season approaching for Eagle girls swim

LIBERTY — As the offseason nears its end, Liberty North girls swimming and diving is looking to put together another successful campaign.Last winter, the Eagles finished second in the KC Suburban Gold Conference and earned seventh in the Class 2 State Championships.While graduating nine seniors from last year’s squad, coach Mark Warner will still have nine returners out of 29 athletes total with varsity experience as he heads into his 12th year at the helm of the program.Among Liberty North’s returners are juniors Adrianna Hudnall, Eliza Jones, Ali Moran, Emery Patterson and Annica Williams.Last season, Hudnall earned first-team all-state in the 200-yard freestyle, the 100 free, the 200 free relay and the 400 free relay.