Sports

Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
Multiple local golfers had the opportunity to compete against others from around the Midwest as well as a few international athletes.
- Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
- Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
- All-star game brings 9 local baseball players to Kauffman Stadium
- Gallery | Ban Johnson Collegiate All-Star Game
- Community seeks to help football coach, family after house fire
Education

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary provides education services to encourage positive relationship with environment
- Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary provides education services to encourage positive relationship with environment
- District foundations, community can help with school supplies
- NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
- Clay County 4-H Fair July 11
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
Outdoors

Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- HDLI celebrates Christmas in July with beer crawl
- 2026 LPRF Glow Run 5K Sept. 12
- Asian needle ant confirmed in Missouri
- MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
Sports

Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
Multiple local golfers had the opportunity to compete against others from around the Midwest as well as a few international athletes.
- Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
- Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
- All-star game brings 9 local baseball players to Kauffman Stadium
- Gallery | Ban Johnson Collegiate All-Star Game
- Community seeks to help football coach, family after house fire
Education

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary provides education services to encourage positive relationship with environment
- Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary provides education services to encourage positive relationship with environment
- District foundations, community can help with school supplies
- NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
- Clay County 4-H Fair July 11
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
Outdoors

Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- HDLI celebrates Christmas in July with beer crawl
- 2026 LPRF Glow Run 5K Sept. 12
- Asian needle ant confirmed in Missouri
- MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
News

Kearney aldermen vote to place public safety sales tax on November ballot
KEARNEY — The Kearney Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to put a sales tax on the November ballot for public safety.
- Kearney aldermen vote to place public safety sales tax on November ballot
- Lane, ramp closures along I-29 coming for guardrail operations
- Suspect taken into custody
- Overnight lane closures on westbound 92, southbound 169 planned for pavement repair
- Survey shows residents continue to rate Kearney’s strengths favorably
Community Living

Furniture donation drive Saturday in Kearney
KEARNEY — Flourish, Kansas City’s furniture bank, partners with social service agencies that help families overcome housing needs. Flourish helps families with home furnishings. Needed items include mattresses that are less than 10 years old and the box springs; bed frames and headboards (bundled with hardware in a bag); dressers, night stands, and end tables…
- Furniture donation drive Saturday in Kearney
- Bennett Park skate park community input meeting Aug. 18
- DIVAS ON A DIME: Too hot to cook? Try gazpacho
- SENIOR NEWS LINE: Part D drug plan costs going up
- TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Leg cramps, digit spasms occur due to lactose intolerance
Multimedia

Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
Liberty boys soccer alumni game Saturday, Aug. 1.
- Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
- Best of the Northland
- Gallery | Ban Johnson Collegiate All-Star Game
- HDLI celebrates Christmas in July with beer crawl
- Gallery | World Cup Watch Parties
Special Sections
Entertainment

Special edition of Reel Liberty Film Festival Sept. 7
LIBERTY — To continue the 250th celebration of the nation, Reel Liberty will be offered a second time this year.
- Special edition of Reel Liberty Film Festival Sept. 7
- Smithville Main Street District presents Hot Summer Nights
- MOVIE REVIEW: Brand new meh
- Northland Summer Singers presents 2nd concert
- 24 things to do in Clay County
Opinion
Maybe next adventure should be volunteering?
You’re retired, or close to it. Your children are grown and have families and homes of their own. You have life experience, professional skills, and a desire to stay active. You also understand the importance of community, camaraderie, and compassion. What’s next?
- Maybe next adventure should be volunteering?
- What kind of power saves?
- 250th legacy: What remains after fireworks
- July 4th time to reflect on country’s independence
- Time to honor past this 250th anniversary



