Urgent care center coming to Kearney

A new urgent care center in Kearney is scheduled to open in September after the city approved the site plan Monday, May 7.

Southbound Highway 69 north of Liberty closed for bridge replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation has finished the northbound Highway 69 bridge replacement and will begin constructing a new bridge on southbound Highway 69 over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad just north of Liberty as part of the Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.

2 local teens charged with burglary

Two local teenagers pleaded not guilty to burglary and theft earlier this week after being arrested last week.

No threat in Kearney as sirens sound Thursday afternoon

Kearney Fire & Rescue is repairing its activation system for the city’s tornado sirens.

Kearney police nab Casey’s suspect

The suspect arrested for robbing Casey’s General Store pleaded not guilty in an arraignment April 26 as he searched for an attorney, according to court documents.

With week left in session, legislative focus unclear

With five days left in session, the Missouri General Assembly will return to the state Capitol Monday, May 14, with an unclear agenda.

Democratic Party state convention set for June 9

The Missouri Democratic Party will hold its 2012 State Convention on Saturday, June 9, at the Lodge of Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Senator accepting applications for military academies

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is accepting applications from young men and women interested in competing for nominations to the Air Force, West Point, Merchant Marine and Naval Academies.

Study: Uncollected online sales tax costing Missouri millions annually

Missouri may be losing half a billion dollars annually from not collecting taxes on products sold exclusively online. A new study by researchers at the University of Missouri Truman School of Public Affairs said the state lost nearly $468 million annually in tax revenue over the past decade.

FalconCam shows chicks in nest, 2 eggs left

Shelter fundraiser draws steady crowd

Louisburg High School to hold commencement

Staff members recognized

Garage sale success

City Council happy with results of audit

Pratt now must pay punitive damages

City Hall renovation work to start

Graduation set for Saturday

County Tracker - May 11, 2012

Willets sighted in Miami County

County denies permit for kennel

After listening to concerns from multiple residents Wednesday, Miami County commissioners unanimously voted to deny a request for a conditional-use permit for a dog kennel that was recently set up northeast of Fontana.

Dorsett bids farewell to Osawatomie clinic

For most people, Jeff Dorsett has been much more than a doctor. He’s been a neighbor, a customer or a friend. He has been a frequent fixture on the sidelines at athletic events or a friendly face in the grocery store. And it isn’t something that has happened by accident.

Residents rally for slain airman

The nation has watched in dread and anticipation as the events surrounding the disappearance of Clinton Reeves unfolded after the 22-year-old airman went missing from an Alaska Air Force Base in April.

Residents challenge liquor sale ordinance

Fontana Post Office no longer facing closure

Trash recycling needs more participants

A Smithville resident on Woodlawn using a blue recycling tote on May 2.

Dog saves owner from terrible fire

Trauernicht, 1-year-old Chocolate Labrador mix dog, saved his owner Blake Peeler from a horrific fire at 12 Redbud Street in Trimble early in the morning of May 4.

City holds retirement ceremony for Chief

Police Chief Ken Wilson

City officials sworn into office

Smithville City Clerk Debra Galliani swore in three aldermen and the mayor on April 17 in the council chambers.

Going to Boston to dance

Kristin Smith