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Employment Services Supervisor Missy McGaw cited a recent study conducted by Johnson and Johnson for the Department of Mental Health. Released earlier this year, the survey ranked Tri-County as the top overall community mental health center in Missouri for placing clients in jobs. The organization was also ranked third in terms of the number of placements relative to the number clients served.  ... Read more
The General Assembly passed legislation Tuesday, May 15, that would allow Missourians to register their cell phones with the state’s “no call list.”  ... Read more
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A former Clay County deputy sheriff has been charged with allegedly receiving stolen property and unlawful use of a weapon, stemming from threats made to a girlfriend. Miles A. Guthrie, 22, of Liberty was charged by the Clay County prosecutor’s office May 17 with one felony count of receiving stolen property valued at more than $500 and with one felony count of use of a weapon in an angry and threatening manner.  ... Read more
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Missouri State Parks encourages all Missourians to get out in a park on National Kids to Parks Day, this Saturday, May 19. This national event is sponsored by the National Park Trust and endorsed by Missouri State Parks  ... Read more
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Tim Sampson/Missouri News Horizon
With less than 48 hours remaining in legislative session, lawmakers in the General Assembly moved through a slew of bills on Wednesday, May 16.  ... Read more
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Smithville High School Principal Dr. Rudy Papenfuhs talks with Kayla Gann, 5, during the 2012 graduation commencement on May 13 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
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Smithville Ward One Alderman Shannon Breckenridge talks to U.S. senatorial candidate Sarah Steelman on Thursday, May 10 at the home of John & Julie Elliott in Smithville.
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National Bike to Work day is Friday, May 18, and tens of thousands of Missourians will be riding again this year — the first year Bike to Work Day has been an official part of the Missouri state holiday calendar.  ... Read more
With five days left in session, the Missouri General Assembly will return to the state Capitol Monday, May 14, with an unclear agenda.  ... Read more
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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.  ... Read more
Shon Pernice, 39, was sentenced to 15 years for causing the death of his wife, Renée Pretz Pernice, on Jan. 1, 2009.  ... Read more
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.  ... Read more
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Interim Police Chief Jason Lockridge speaks to board of aldermen on May 1.
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Samantha Poindexter, director of student services reads resume about Kim Downs, family resource specialist just prior to her receiving a tradition of excellence award.
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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.
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The Jersey Boys Broadway Musical is performing in Kansas City at the Music Hall
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Police Chief Ken Wilson
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Clay & Platte County economic development
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Emily Duckwitz, 3 and Juliana Walker, 5, pat down brown mulch on Thursday, April 26 in the downtown courtyard. Emily is the daughter of Dave & Sarah Duckwitz and Juliana is the daughter of Jason & Robin Walker.
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.  ... Read more
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Motorists are encouraged to “Watch for Motorcycles” this May in observation of the national Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. All motorists are reminded to be alert to help keep motorcyclists safe, while motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists.  ... Read more
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Clay County Eastern Commissioner Katee Porter
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Smithville City Clerk Debra Galliani swore in three aldermen and the mayor on April 17 in the council chambers.
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Zach Fergen receives his Eagle Scout neckerchief at the Troop 412 Court of Honor on April 14 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
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Smithville Memorial Cemetery Administrative Secretary David Roy applies masonry cement to the side of the flagpole foundation before he places brick veneer siding on April 14 at the west cemetery location on 169 Highway in Smithville.
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Kristin Smith
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Governor Jay Nixon
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Smithville High School Guidance Counselor Jennifer Robinson holds up a placemat drawn by Courtney Perez, 7. Describing the drawing is Primary Elementary Counselor Rae Jenkins during the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on April 11 at the United Methodist Church.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is gearing up for warmer weather while taking a stand against trash. On Thursday, April 19, the MoDOT Kansas City District will have employees sporting orange safety vests, working along the road side picking up litter, and helping to keep Missouri roads clean and safe while beautifying the area in preparation for the 2012 MLB All-Star Game.  ... Read more
Mega Millions players in Missouri bought tickets at such a high rate over the past couple of weeks, local schools will get more money for gas for their school buses.  ... Read more
Staff Sgt. Tyler James Smith, 24, of Licking died on April 3 of wounds he sustained from an improvised explosive device. Smith was serving in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  ... Read more
A decline in the state’s overall unemployment rate is bad news for about 9,000 long-term unemployed Missourians who suddenly find themselves without unemployment benefits.  ... Read more
Former Missouri Gov. Roger Wilson has been indicted for allegedly laundering campaign contributions through the workers’ compensation insurance company he once ran.  ... Read more
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Issac Fulbright, 11 months, nephew of Josh and Ashley Hurlbert, plays in the council chambers before the start of the board of aldermen meeting on April 3. Issac is the son of Kory and Beth Fulbright of Smithville.
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State Senator Luann Ridgeway
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The Smithville Easter Bunny hands a piece of candy to Elias Holdsworth, 1, on Saturday April 7 at Heritage Park in Smithville. Holding the one-year-old boy is mom Johannah Holdsworth.
Missouri is well positioned to defend its military bases should another round of base closures sweep the nation.  ... Read more
Consumers shopping in Missouri will be able to benefit from the state’s fourth annual Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from Thursday, April 19, through Wednesday, April 25. People who purchase new Energy Star-qualified appliances in Missouri during the holiday will save a minimum of 4.225 percent off their purchases.  ... Read more
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Sen. Claire McCaskill had just one word to describe Missouri’s current 17-cents per pack tax on cigarettes: embarrassing.  ... Read more
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MODOT resurfacing crew working on lane of roadway in Missouri.
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Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald
Troy Elliott won the Gold Key for a painting of a photo of his grandmother Wilma Williams.
The Grief Recovery Method, offered by Crossroads Hospice, helps people move beyond the pain of any loss and achieve healing.  ... Read more
Members of a Missouri House committee Wednesday, March 28, cast a wary eye on a new form of pseudoephedrine that, its manufacturer says, cannot be made into methamphetamine.  ... Read more
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As the state Senate prepares to come up with its version of the state budget, Gov. Jay Nixon wants to add another $68 million to the pot.  ... Read more
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Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald
Army Sgt. Dani Baker, a member of the 10th Mountain Division from Fort Polk, La. led the board of alderman meeting in the pledge of allegiance on March 20 in the council chambers.
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On the final day that candidates could file for state representative and state senator seats, the Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the Missouri House of Representatives’ district boundaries.  ... Read more
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Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald
John Assel, from Ace Tow and Chris Skinner with Scotty’s Towing and Recovery steady the contractor’s barge that was capsized and sunk on Tuesday, March 20. The vessel was recovered and is shown at Little Platte Marina boat launching ramp on Friday, March 23. Scotty’s Towing and recovery later took the vessel back to the contractor for repairs.
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Zebra mussel like three found at Smithville Lake on Wednesday, March 21.
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Mayoral candidate & Ward Three Alderman Bob Foreman and incumbant Mayor Brian Fullmer answer questions at the Meet the Candidate’s Forum on Monday, March 19 in the Smithville High School gym.
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Kenny Ragland/The Smithville Herald
Jerry Lee Lewis (Martin Kaye), Carl Perkins (Lee Ferris), unknown band player, Elvis Presley (Cody Slaughter), Johnny Cash (Derek Keeling) play on stage in New York. The group is now in Kansas City, with Austin Cook portraying Lewis.
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Mike Watkins/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Three zebra mussel shells were found on metal gates used to control water flow through the lake dam, said Mike Watkins, a wildlife biologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The clam-looking mollusks are an invasive species from Eurasia that can cause ecological and property damage. Their presence in the 7,200-acre Clay County impoundment was announced March 21.  ... Read more
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The Missouri House of Representatives passed its version of a $24 billion state budget that restores a $106 million cut to higher education funding, includes a slight increase in the Elementary and Secondary education budget, finds a new source of revenue for veterans programs, and includes a state worker pay raise of two percent for employees who make less than $70,000 a year.  ... Read more
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According to the National Weather Service, flooding is a major concern. Heavy rain can produce slippery road surfaces. Stopping quickly on wet pavement is more difficult. Pavement markings will be harder for drivers to see.  ... Read more
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Kelli Sweeney of Kelli's Korner Store in Paradise.

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