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Bulldogs open district baseball play with bang
PARKVILLE — After finishing the regular season on a 10-game win streak, en route to a 25-7 overall record, Kearney baseball continued its dominance with a 24-0 win over East (Kansas City) Tuesday, May 14. The Bulldogs opened the Class 5 District 8 Tournament in blowout fashion. Coach Shane...
Area educator Bruce Wake shares find of triceratops horn that is now on display in Liberty
Bruce Wake, a retired educator who continues sharing his love of paleontology at Union Station and at Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, explains the triceratops horn fossil he has as part of his collection that shows evidence of a fight with a T-Rex.
NW Missouri man accused of DUI after pickup crash
CALDWELL COUNTY — A Missouri man was injured in an accident and later arrested just before 2:30a.m. Saturday in Caldwell County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevy Silverado driven by Luke B. Carr, 20, Polo, was northbound on Route B one and one half miles south of Cowgill.
Smithville amateur paleontologist explains how herbivore dinosaurs have 1,200 teeth in lifetime
Judith Wake, a retired teacher and counselor as well as amateur paleontologist, explains how herbivore dinosaurs such as the triceratops had many rows of teeth, and they would be replaced by other teeth after that tooth wore flat. The specimen is part of an exhibit at Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary in Liberty.
Middle school aide Smithville Support Staffer of Year
SMITHVILLE — Middle School instructional aide Melissa Conrad was named the 2023-24 Support Staff member of the Year for Smithville School District. Her nomination letter included compliments such as “her commitment to the success of our students and staff is unparalleled. She consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and personally” and “she has a true passion for empowering students. She thrives on working with the students who find school challenging, helping them develop routines and witnessing the sparkle in their eyes when they achieve something.”
Kearney soccer bests William Chrisman 9-1
After heading into the Class 3 District 8 Tournament as the No. 2 seed, the Kearney girls soccer team scored four times in the first half alone on their way to a 9-1 win over William Chrisman in the quarterfinals of the Class 3 District 8 Tournament on Monday, May 13.
Blue Jays’ soccer season ends in district semifinal
The Liberty Blue Jays girls soccer team rounded out their 7-16 season on Monday, May 13, after a hard-fought battle with the 21-1 Park Hill South Panthers, where the Jays fell 0-4 in the Class 4 District 8 semifinal. The Jays started the postseason seeded at five, where the team...
Law enforcement identifies body found Friday near Gower
A body that was found Friday afternoon near Gower, Missouri, has been identified as a man who's been reported missing by family since April 9, according to the Andrew County Sheriff's Office. According to a press release from Andrew County Sheriff Grant Gillett, the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office received a...
Trail of Thread
Find inspiration, supplies and fun at nine quilt shops along Highway 36. For 10 years, quilters have enjoyed the ultimate creative road trip in northern Missouri. Their quest is to hit each participating shop on the Missouri Highway 36 Quilt Trail. You can join the fun in 2024. Traveling from...
Maryville highschool girls soccer trounces Kirksville; Bishop LeBlond pushes out Benton
(CAMERON, Mo.) No. 1 Maryville defeated No. 4 Kirksville by a score of 7-2 in the semifinal of the Class 2 District 8 Tournament in the earlier game on Thursday. In the other semifinal game, No. 2 Bishop LeBlond came back from a 3-1 deficit in regular time to take down No 3 Benton by a score of 4-3 with a free kick in overtime.
J&J’s Stocking Up for Grand Opening Later This Month
Excelsior Springs, MO—J&J’s, a new convenience store offering a wider selection of essential goods, is slated to open later this month in downtown Excelsior Springs. The store should bring much-needed access to food and household items to a previously underserved area. J&J’s will occupy the building formerly known...
Eagle Heights 2nd grade teacher receives Smithville district teacher of year honor
SMITHVILLE — Rachel Steffen had to compose herself after being named the 2023-24 Smithville School District Teacher of the Year. Her eyes glistened, but the smile on her face was not coming off any time soon. She has been at Eagle Heights Elementary School since 2016. Before that, she...
Other Trails, Fizer’s, Morgan Honored with Historic Preservation Awards
Excelsior Springs, MO—The Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission awarded its annual honors on Wednesday, May 8th, recognizing exceptional restoration projects and a tireless advocate for the city’s past. Jody and Linda Pasalich were presented with an award for Commercial Rehabilitation for their work on Other Trails, located at...
Emerald Ridge Park improvements planned in Smithville
SMITHVILLE — The Board of Aldermen approved $450,000 in Smithville for Emerald Ridge Park improvements. Funds come from the fiscal year 2024 parks and stormwater sales tax for design, construction and installation of new playground equipment. The park is located behind Heritage Tractor off South Commercial Avenue and Kelly...
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