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CLINTON COUNTY, MO Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish issued a press release yesterday regarding a shooting on Wednesday. Fish says that around 11:47 a.m. the Clinton County Communications Center was advised by Holt Fire of a juvenile that walked into their department with an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen.

RAY COUNTY — Public Water Supply District #2 of Ray County has issued a boil advisory for any customer located east and west of the intersection of Highways C and 10. This is for any customer who has experienced low water pressure or no water. Water used for consumption or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil prior to use.

Excelsior Springs First Student Transportation Director Kim Green and Safety and Security Director Jeff Kimsey make it their mission to keep Excelsior Springs students safe on and off the bus. Green described each bus in the district transporting between 40 to 60 students at a time and said, …

LIBERTY, Mo. — There were no serious injuries following a serious crash near a QuikTrip in Liberty, Missouri on Wednesday. Police say a two-vehicle crash happened at 291 and Ash by a QuikTrip. One of the vehicles caught fire following the crash. A utility pole was damaged as a...

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected among the whitetail deer populations in 31 Missouri counties, including Clay and Ray. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges hunters and other area residents to look for diseased animals and advises hunters to be aware of regulations that…

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around liberty..

The Smithville School District elementary teacher charged in Sunday’s deadly shooting of an 18-year-old Staley High School student also shot the teenager’s dad during a 2016 argument.

A two-vehicle collision occurred on the Interstate 35 ramp to Highway 152 on September 25, 2023, at approximately 5:28 p.m., as reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to Corporal J.D. Hall, a 1999 Ford F250, driven by Hunter J. Strahl, 29, of Holt, Missouri, was traveling northbound when it struck the rear of a Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai, also traveling northbound, was stopped at a red light at the time of the collision.

Excelsior Springs’ 2024 municipal budget will reflect a 5.5% tax decrease in property taxes while keeping true to the city council’s top five priorities. Molly McGovern, city manager, said the a decrease in property reassessments means a decrease in tax rates. “In the last several years, property…

An Independence man faces a felony charge in Clay County Court after an alleged pursuit and home invasion in Excelsior Springs early Sunday morning. Court documents say Lewis Jay Long faces a felony charge of resisting arrest by fleeing and creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death to any person.

LIBERTY — During the past several Liberty City Council meetings, resident Mary Hill has shared her concerns over what she calls “deforestation” in Stocksdale Park. To respond to Hill’s concerns, Liberty Parks Department made a presentation to the council Monday, Sept. 25. During previous meetings, Hill...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Jim Whitaker, 58, is wanted on a Clay County, Missouri Warrant for a Sex Offender Registration Violation. According to KC Crime Stoppers, Whitaker’s last known address was near Northwest Harlem Road and Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri, but his current whereabouts are unknown. He is currently considered a non-compliant registered sex offender in Clay County, Missouri.

Excelsior Springs keeps winning in varsity volleyball. The Tigers had won 11 of their last 14 matches entering Thursday’s road meeting with Grain Valley. That tear included a 2-1 week last week, when they downed Oak Park Sept. 18 at Oak Park, fell 3-1 Sept. 19 at North Kansas City and defeated…

Excelsior Springs piled up the runs last week in varsity softball. In going 2-1, the Tigers scored 49 runs and allowed only 22. After falling 17-4 Sept. 18 to visiting Platte County, they thumped 15-5 Oak Park Sept. 19, also at Miracle Field; and then pounded Grandview 30-0 Sept. 21 at Grandview. …

The Taking Care of You stress management program - a series of 45-minute sessions for middle- and highschool students - is held at the Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) every Tuesday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 17. The program was developed by the University of Missouri (MU) Extension to teach…

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around liberty..

Keep up with the latest Liberty-related news with this week’s Eagle’s Eye. Liz Hayes is a senior and this is her fourth year in publications. She is the editor-in-chief of broadcast media where she produces “The Eagle’s Eye” as well as the livestream producer. She is also a reporter for the Talon yearbook and LHSToday. She enjoys listening to music and working on publications in her free time. Liz hopes to be a director for a living. Her dream school is NYU and she hopes to live in NYC during and after college.

LIBERTY, Mo. (KCTV) - Liberty police have a warning for homeowners, and it’s one that any property owner in the metro needs to hear. The department says there are a lot of roofing companies knocking on doors after weekend storms brought hail and downpours to the area. Liberty police...

Join Liberty Parks & Rec for Howl-O-Ween, a bad to the bone event for you and your pup! Dress your dog in their too cute to spook costume for our doggy costume contest. There will also be dog photos, a food truck and raffle prizes. The raffle ticket sales will go toward improvements at Stocksdale Dog Park. Let's get this scary-cute pawty started!

A Bevier, Missouri, woman suffered injuries in a Caldwell County crash Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 1:33 Tuesday afternoon on Route A, two miles north of Braymer, as 51-year-old Marisa L. Harefeld drove southbound. Troopers say Harefeld crossed the center of the roadway...