Sports

Liberty girls basketball defeats Blue Springs South in blowout fashion
LIBERTY — It was an exciting night for Liberty girls basketball as it cruised to a 67-26 win over Blue Springs South Wednesday, Dec. 17.
- Liberty girls basketball defeats Blue Springs South in blowout fashion
- Smithville boys basketball matches last season win total with home-opener triumph over Van Horn
- Gallery | Liberty North Basketball Invitational
- All-state honors pile up for local football teams
- Liberty girls swim wins BlueMo Invitational
Education

District leadership faces challenges calling school due to snow
CLAY COUNTY — Making the decision to call off school due to bad weather can be challenging, according to local superintendents.
- District leadership faces challenges calling school due to snow
- Smithville DECA wins 2 awards at Mizzou’s AdZou Challenge
- LPS counselor named MSCA director of year
- Smithville elementary, middle schools named top schools
- Board selects superintendent search firm
Outdoors

Join MDC for virtual winter birding program Dec. 22
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and tune in for a virtual bird program Dec. 22.
- Join MDC for virtual winter birding program Dec. 22
- MDC releases regulation changes for spring turkey hunting
- MDC announces changes to deer-hunting regulations
- Leave leaves alone this fall, early winter
- Fall hiking requires some preparation
Sports

Liberty girls basketball defeats Blue Springs South in blowout fashion
LIBERTY — It was an exciting night for Liberty girls basketball as it cruised to a 67-26 win over Blue Springs South Wednesday, Dec. 17.
- Liberty girls basketball defeats Blue Springs South in blowout fashion
- Smithville boys basketball matches last season win total with home-opener triumph over Van Horn
- Gallery | Liberty North Basketball Invitational
- All-state honors pile up for local football teams
- Liberty girls swim wins BlueMo Invitational
Education

District leadership faces challenges calling school due to snow
CLAY COUNTY — Making the decision to call off school due to bad weather can be challenging, according to local superintendents.
- District leadership faces challenges calling school due to snow
- Smithville DECA wins 2 awards at Mizzou’s AdZou Challenge
- LPS counselor named MSCA director of year
- Smithville elementary, middle schools named top schools
- Board selects superintendent search firm
Outdoors

Join MDC for virtual winter birding program Dec. 22
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and tune in for a virtual bird program Dec. 22.
- Join MDC for virtual winter birding program Dec. 22
- MDC releases regulation changes for spring turkey hunting
- MDC announces changes to deer-hunting regulations
- Leave leaves alone this fall, early winter
- Fall hiking requires some preparation
News

Liberty City Council approves final development plan for Metrobloks
LIBERTY — The Liberty City Council recently approved the final development plan for Metrobloks, a smaller scaled data center.
- Liberty City Council approves final development plan for Metrobloks
- A3G Architects selected to lead renovation of historic Frevert True Value building
- Northbound Highway 291 river bridge reduced to 1 lane starting Dec. 22
- Kearney approves AutoZone development
- FBI warns KC consumers of holiday-themed scams during shopping season
Community Living

SENIOR NEWS LINE: Beware AI-assisted scams against seniors
By Matilda Charles It’s not that scammers are getting smarter, but they have a new tool now: AI, artificial intelligence. For our own protection, we need to learn about AI and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.If you’ve posted any pictures on social media, take them down. Make it your task for January…
- SENIOR NEWS LINE: Beware AI-assisted scams against seniors
- DIVAS ON A DIME: Festive breakfast easy to make
- Be mindful of toys to avoid when gifting kids under 5
- 13 things to do in Clay County
- Families can benefit from game nights
Multimedia

Gallery | Liberty North Basketball Invitational
Final day of the Liberty North Invitational Friday, Dec. 12.
- Gallery | Liberty North Basketball Invitational
- Gallery | Kearney football wins state championship
- Gallery | Boys basketball Clay County clash
- Holiday happenings take over communities
- Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K counts blessings on Thanksgiving morning
Special Sections
Entertainment

MOVIE REVIEW: A tidy little house for ‘Housemaid’
By Simonie Wilson A predictable, but surprisingly funny thriller based on a book series with an attractive cast is sometimes enough. That’s what “The Housemaid” has to offer audiences this week. It’s also a bit triggering, but if you stick it out, it’s a lighter version of “Promising Young Woman.” Sydney Sweeney (“Handmaids Tale,” “Euphoria”)…
- MOVIE REVIEW: A tidy little house for ‘Housemaid’
- Panic Shopping with Krampus event Saturday
- H.A.B.O.T. bluegrass show Dec. 19
- Call for artists announced for 20-foot inflatable soccer ball public art installation
- Northland student takes on role in KC Rep’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
Opinion

Time to look for extraordinary in ordinary moments
Years between then and now haven’t erased the memory.
- Time to look for extraordinary in ordinary moments
- Finding gratitude in the everyday
- We take a moment to say thanks
- Editor shares mammogram experiences
- Project 2025 damages government




