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Excelsior Springs police are thankful nobody got hurt during a highway pursuit with a house last Thursday. The driver was suspected of DUI.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to liberty..

CLAY COUNTY, Mo. — Police are seeking information related to the nearly month-long disappearance of a 20-year-old man from Richmond, Missouri. Law enforcement says Zachariah Lundholm was last seen on Nov. 1, 2023, by his friend and roommate at their shared residence in Ray County. Ten days later, a...

In this article, we explore three enticing burgers available in Liberty. Have you had the pleasure of tasting any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Enjoy the read!

Harold Hepfer has spent his last 40 Christmas seasons working to help bring in funds for the Salvation Army. He explains what keeps him coming back every year.

Troopers report the arrest of a Saint Joseph man Sunday afternoon in Buchanan County on a handful of driving charges. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of 31-year-old Timothy C. Cline around 1:20 Sunday afternoon on preliminary charges of exceeding the posted speed limit, failure to maintain financial responsibility, not wearing a seat belt, driving while suspended (second offense), and driving while intoxicated with a person less than 17 in the vehicle.

The Clay County Sheriff's department is currently accepting donations for its Shop with a Sheriff program. This initiative enables deputies to accompany approximately 40 children, chosen by North Kansas City Schools, on a holiday shopping trip. Without this program, these children might not have much to celebrate during the holiday season.

In response to public confusion over its weapon signage policy, Kearney City is poised to implement a revised ordinance for improved clarity. Since 2013, Kearney City has informed residents about weapon possession restrictions on public buildings, adhering to state law LB77. However, the language in the original Resolution No. 2023-149, approved on October 10, 2023, was found to be ambiguous, leading to misunderstandings among both the public and city employees.

The suspect in the double shooting at the Platte City Wendy’s is now in custody in Platte County. Terrion Gully-Henry, 22, of Leavenworth, Kan., is being held on $50,000 cash-only bond, currently charged with felony delivery of a controlled substance. New details about the case have emerged with the filing of charges.

RAY COUNTY, Mo. - Initial appearance took place this morning in Ray County Circuit Court for a man accused of fleeing from police. Court documents state Christopher Eagan, of Polo, is charged with resisting arrest by fleeing – creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death. Authorities allege...

The Kearney R-1 School District Board of Education has declared that candidate filing for the April 2, 2024, election will start at 8 a.m. on December 5, 2023. Two Board of Education positions, each for a three-year term, are available. Candidates must file in person at the KSD central office, at 425 W. Washington St., Kearney, MO, during office hours on weekdays.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.281 , according to AAA.

Calmer and warmer conditions expected today.

The Marionville Comets and North Platte Panthers will face off at 3 p.m. CT on Friday in the Missouri Class 1 football championship game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. >> Follow live updates from Marionville vs. North Platte here << Marionville, which has won 11 or more ...

CLAY COUNTY — Across the Northland, candidate election filings begin Tuesday, Dec. 5 for those seeking office on the April 2024 ballot. Filing closes Dec. 26 unless otherwise noted. The following is a list of city and school board offices available for filing in Kearney, Liberty and Smithville.

KEARNEY — As the Bulldogs’ boys basketball team heads into the 2023-24 season, coach Dillon Starzl will look to three returners for leadership. After losing two — Braxton Page and Carter Prather — to graduation last season, the Bulldogs return Davin Hanna, Manny Linthacum and Harvey Sayon.

Kearney will play for a state championship after routing Jefferson City 42-7 on Nov. 25. The No. 4 Bulldogs found themselves behind early, but that didn’t last long.

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