Gladstone woman sentenced for arson-for-hire attempt

SMITHVILLE — Smithville Mayor Damien Boley was elected treasurer of the Mid-America Regional Council Board of Directors as of Jan. 24. At the MARC board meeting, Blue Springs Mayor Carson Ross was elected chair. Joining Carson and Boley are first vice chair, Johnson County, Kansas Commissioner Janeé Hanzlick; second vice chair, Mayor Pro Tem Beto Lopez, Lee’s Summit; and secretary, Councilman Holly Grummert, Overland Park, Kansas.

CLAY COUNTY — With passage of Amendment 3 last year, recreational marijuana in the state was legalized for adult use. However, many facets of the new law are just starting to roll out and there are still legal no-nos tied to the drug’s use. No dispensary sales yet.

Judith "Judy" Anne Davis, age 83, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on January 22, 2023. Arrangements: Floral Hills Funeral Home.

LIBERTY — Historic Downtown Liberty Inc. has gathered the local businesses together to offer a Girls' Night Out from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The evening will feature shopping and treats throughout downtown and around Corbin Mill. There will also be some special features including a pop-up...

COLUMBIA — Liberty North traveled to Columbia for the Como Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. The Eagles competed against the top talent in the state and impressed. Liberty North finished in ninth place with 118.50 points out of the 38 teams that competed. Liberty North’s Avery True continues to...

LIBERTY — Liberty Parks & Rec. Foundation Board Chair Jodi Capps took home the Bill Kersten Outstanding Citizen of the Year award from the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes an individual who has made a noteworthy contribution over and above regular employment duties. According to award criteria, outstanding contribution and community service include: education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment or any other area that contributes to the advancement and well-being of the community.

SMITHVILLE — The Warriors finished in ninth place in the Platte County Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. Smithville secured 192 points out of the 15 teams that competed in the tournament.

SMITHVILLE — Due to inclement weather, tie-in work for the Winner Avenue Project has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 27 in Smithville. Residents in the following areas may experience little to no water pressure during this time: East Woods Street, East Meadow Street, South Commercial, Winner Avenue, South Woodland Avenue, and East Brasfield.