Kearney boys soccer ends season in first round of districts
INDEPENDENCE — The season came to a close for Kearney boys soccer with a 4-1 loss to Van Horn in the Class 3 District 8 Tournament Quarterfinals Saturday, Nov.
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Tips can make overnight stays fun for kids this holiday season
Travel is a common component of celebrating the holiday season and people are already making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas.In 2023, AAA projected that 55.4 million people would travel for Thanksgiving and another 115.2 million would travel for the Christmas period — the second-highest number since 2000.Of those planning to travel in 2024, around 22% will journey solely for Thanksgiving, and nearly 29% will travel for both Thanksgiving and the holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.Holiday travelers recognize there is much to coordinate to make travel comfortable and convenient during this busy time of year.
Communities, schools honor veterans
CLAY COUNTY — Veterans Day 2024 will be Monday, Nov.
Essential gear needed for first-time Thanksgiving hosts
Hosting Thanksgiving is a large undertaking that can put some hosts under pressure.
Wilderness Run online registration deadline Nov. 7
KANSAS CITY NORTH — The online registration for the Wilderness Run deadline is noon, Thursday, Nov.
Health equity: Ensuring equal access to good health care
In Clay County, one in 10 residents experiences food insecurity.
Challenge, transformation part of faith journey
When a coach helps me or any athlete learn new skills, it is a delight to see improvement in myself.
Smithville football starts playoff run with dominant win
SMITHVILLE — Warrior football kicked off its playoff run in dominant fashion with a 65-0 win over Center in the Class 4 District 8 Tournament Quarterfinals Friday, Nov.
Voters to decide law enforcement pensions funding with Amendment 6
Voters casting ballots in the November election will decide if they want court fees to help support salaries and benefits for law enforcement personnel including sheriffs, former sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, former prosecuting attorneys, circuit attorneys and former circuit attorneys.The ballot language asks voters if the Missouri Constitution should be amended to “provide that the administration of justice shall include the levying of costs and fees to support salaries and benefits for certain current and former law enforcement personnel?”According to the Secretary of States Office, the measure has no impact on taxes.
Smithville Senior Center celebrates 20 years
SMITHVILLE — The Smithville Senior Center turned 20 Oct.