Northland health organizations seek community input
LIBERTY — The Northland Health Alliance seeks community members to share their opinions and perspectives on health in the Northland.
Amanda Lubinski
County comprehensive plan ready for review
CLAY COUNTY — The county is in the final stages of the comprehensive planning process and final draft plan recommendations are available online through Sept 30 at claycountycompass.com.
Kearney’s Oktoberfest seeks volunteers, sponsors
KEARNEY — The annual celebration of fall and German food and drinks called Oktoberfest in Kearney seeks volunteers, vendors, sponsors and scholarship donors.
2025 trial date set for man accused of murder, rape, torture
CLAY COUNTY – A two-week, December 2025 trial is set for Timothy Haslett Jr., the Excelsior Springs man facing 10 felony charges including rape, murder and kidnapping.Haslett appeared in Clay County Circuit Court last week as the court addressed preservation of the key witness’ testimony and schedule upcoming court dates.
Northland Grandfamilies conference, monthly support meetings on tap
The Northland Grandfamilies, Kinship & Caregivers Conference will be held from 9 a.m.
Liberty council approves spends down general fund by $3.5 million
LIBERTY — The Liberty City Council approved spending down the general fund by $3.5 million.Finance Director Vicki McClure explained that the city’s general fund policy typically has the fund, used for general city expenses, around 20% of total revenues, but due to “financial stewardship and prudence,” the fund balance was sitting at almost 40% before the spend down.
Smithville football grinds out Homecoming win over Oak Park
SMITHVILLE — In a contest dedicated to be the culmination of weeklong festivities, Smithville football made sure not to disappoint its Homecoming crowd.In front of a packed house, the Warriors held on for an 18-10 triumph over Oak Park Friday, Sept.
ROGER GUY BURNETT, ESQ.
Roger Guy Burnett, ESQ., 89, of Liberty, Missouri passed away Friday, Sept. 13th, 2024, in Gladstone, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21st, with a Celebration of Roger’s Life to follow at 11 a.m., all…
ANGELIQUE PURSELL
Angelique Pursell passed away on September 6th at home. She was born January 28th 1957 in St. Louis, MO, and the family later moved to Kansas City. She finished her education in KC and ultimately became a registered nurse. She…
Kearney girls golf drops match to Staley amid busy schedule
KANSAS CITY — Kearney girls golf is steadily progressing through the season with six competitions already in the books.The team will be looking to bounce back in a match against Park Hill Thursday, Sept.