YEAR IN REVIEW
First half of 2024 marked by Smithville tornado, court cases By Kellie HouxKHoux@cherryroad.com As 2024 winds down, we at the Courier-Tribune are looking back at… Login to continue reading Login…
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State minimum wage increases Jan. 1
By Amanda Lubinski & Kellie Houx Local biz leaders say change will have significant impact on their businesses In November, voters approved Proposition A, a… Login to continue reading Login…
Judge rules against ‘Rue’ Wells, his playing varsity basketball at Liberty
By Wesley Millersports@mycouriertribune.com LIBERTY — In the case of Mortimer v. MSHSAA, a Clay County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of MSHSAA Friday, Dec.… Login to continue reading Login…
Union members picketing at Liberty’s Amazon Fulfillment Center
By Kellie HouxKHoux@cherryroad.com LIBERTY — Representatives from Teamsters 955 and 41 along with United Auto Workers Union 249 members have joined in the national strike… Login to continue reading Login…
Shoplifters caught in the act during Operation Full Cart Press
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com CLAY COUNTY — Sheriff’s Office deputies partnered with Liberty police and retailers to identify and arrest shoplifters as alleged crimes were being… Login to continue reading Login…
High-speed pursuit leads to felony charges for KC man
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — A pursuit of a stolen truck that spanned two counties has lead to the driver’s arrest and his being… Login to continue reading Login…
Stanley recalls millions of travel mugs
By Amanda Lubinski ALubinski@cherryroad.com Stanley, the maker of widely popular travel mugs, is recalling 2.6 million mugs. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,… Login to continue reading Login…
Smithville aldermen to put public safety sales tax back in front of voters
By Kellie HouxKHoux@cherryroad.com SMITHVILLE — Voters in Smithville will again get a chance to decide on a half-cent public safety sales tax as aldermen approved… Login to continue reading Login…
Kearney offering tax incentives for property improvements
By Amanda LubinskiALubinski@cherryroad.com KEARNEY — The city of Kearney is launching a program to encourage property improvements downtown and in the surrounding neighborhoods. The K-353… Login to continue reading Login…
Liberty senior fighting for his chance to play varsity basketball
By Wesley Millersports@mycouriertribune.com LIBERTY — While the winter gets colder and basketball teams get further into their seasons, one Liberty High School player is still… Login to continue reading Login…