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Man hospitalized after shooting Tuesday evening
A man was taken to the hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Tuesday evening, police told News-Press NOW. Police identified the victim of the shooting on Wednesday as 55-year-old Jeff S. Epps, who was treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound and was released. Live broadcasts Monday...
Truck catches fire in crash on Highway Route B, driver injured
A single-vehicle accident occurred early Saturday morning on May 11, resulting in moderate injuries for a young driver and significant damage to the vehicle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash took place 1.5 miles south of Cowgill on Highway Route B. Luke B. Carr, a 20-year-old from...
Smithville track and field districts runners-up
The Smithville track teams both came in second place at the Class District 8 track meet in Liberty Saturday, May 11. Athletes now have their sights set on sectionals this coming weekend. “We had a lot of things go our way, just not enough to win,” Smithville head coach Jerad...
Bulldogs end tennis season with growth
Head coach Kaitlyn LaFrenz knew the district tournament would be a challenge and that proved to be the case for the Kearney boys tennis team. “The Bulldogs did not let the competition scare them and they took the courts with confidence,” LaFrenz said. “For many of them, this could be their last KHS match, so they went out ready to leave it all out on the courts. Without a doubt, the team did just that and fought through some of their best matches of the season.”
Pup Cup Pop Up Saturday
LIBERTY — The Liberty Parks & Recreation Department is offering a Pup Cup Pop Up from 2 to 4 p.m. in Stocksdale Dog Park, 901 S. LaFrenz Road. There will be free Kona Ice shaved ice for people and pup cups for canines. Donations will be collected for Liberty Animal Shelter.
Bulldogs head to soccer district championship
The Kearney girls soccer team extended its run through the Class 3 District 8 Tournament with a hard-fought, 2-0 win over Platte County Wednesday, May 15. Neither team was able to score through the full 40 minutes of the first half. The scoring drought continued until the first of two goals by sophomore Josie Sparks with roughly 16 minutes left in the match.
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.”
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...
Liberty approves Stocksdale Park playground purchase
LIBERTY — The Liberty City Council approved purchasing new playground equipment for Stocksdale Park. Parks Assistant Director Tom Garland said the playground has exceeded its recommended lifespan of 10 years by several years and is due for full replacement.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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