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.
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 — Construction of the third phase of the city streetscape project in Smithville is scheduled to begin Sept.
KEARNEY — The city of Kearney was presented the Missouri Municipal League 2024 Innovation Award in the category for cities with populations of 5,000 to 15,000 for the city’s 19th Street Interchange and Complete Streets Project.Kearney’s project was chosen from 23 applications.Judges were impressed by the collaboration between city elected officials and staff, Missouri Department of Transportation, adjacent property owners, the Federal Highway Administration and other regulating agencies to “enhance local and regional connectivity, improve safety, promote economic development and to create a beautiful state-of-the-art entry into the city of Kearney,” reads a city social media post about the award.“This award reflects the city’s hard work, creativity and ability to work as team players for the betterment of our community,” wrote city leaders on Facebook.
The autumnal equinox this year arrives Sunday, Sept.
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KANSAS CITY NORTH — Rebuilding Together Kansas City’s Rebuilding Day 2024 is set for Saturday, Sept.
The Fall Parade of Homes begins Saturday, Sept.
Homeowners recognize that upgrades can improve the functionality and comfort of their homes.
