Courier-Tribune

09/11/2026

Kearney volleyball completed the sweep tonight over Grandview.

Listen to senior Payton Rudd talk about earning the win:

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

09/10/2026

Liberty girls tennis won 9-0 today in its home opener over St. Teresa's Academy.

Listen to senior Ava Beltran talk about winning in No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles alongside senior Corinne Korte:

“... Had a lot of great points …”

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

09/10/2026

Liberty softball won 14-0 in five innings today over North Kansas City.

Listen to sophomore designated player Lucy Reliford talk about hitting two 2-run home runs in the first inning:

09/10/2026

Northlander Carolyn Renee Kisler is a mother, friend, runner and now can add lung cancer survivor to her resume. She reached out to the Courier-Tribune to share her story, hoping to inspire others, especially women, to keep advocating for their health.

CLAY COUNTY — Northlander Carolyn Renee Kisler is a mother, friend, runner and now can add lung cancer survivor to her resume. She reached out to the Courier-Tribune to share her story, hoping to inspire others, especially women, to keep advocating for their health.

09/10/2026

Looking for things to do in the community? Take a look at the community calendar.

The following is a list of things to do Thursday through Wednesday, Sept.10 through 16 in the Courier-Tribune coverage area. To have your event included… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/09/2026

Congratulations to the area National Merit Scholarship Program seminfinalists: Quinn L. Harman, Liberty High; Lauryn Grondahl, Adelyn Hilton and Mae Steffen, Liberty North High; Tyler Beeson, Oak Park High; Aila Kraynak and Phuong Nguyen, Staley High; and Penelope Burke, Lucy H. Evans, Tatum McGinness-Wood and Nhila I. Murillo, North Kansas City High. www.mycouriertribune.com/northlanders-named-among-semifinalists-in-2027-national-merit-scholarship-program/

CLAY COUNTY – Several Northlanders have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names Tuesday,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/09/2026

Clay County will mark Sept. 11 at 8:34 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at the corner of Kansas and Water Streets. Join the Liberty Police Department, Liberty Fire Department and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office for a ceremony honoring and remembering the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks.

CLAY COUNTY — Starting at 8:34 a.m. Sept. 11, at the Veterans Memorial at the corner of Kansas and Water Streets, Liberty, join the Liberty… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/09/2026

The steadfast volunteers who organize the Jesse James Festival are inviting Northlanders from all over to visit Kearney during the next two weekends. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the kickoff begins with the demolition derby and Kids Power Wheels event at Jesse James Park, 3001 N. Highway 33. The full weekend begins Friday, Sept. 18 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 20. For the second year, there is no carnival at the festival.

KEARNEY — It’s almost time for the fall festival circuit to begin and the steadfast volunteers who organize the Jesse James Festival are inviting Northlanders from all over to visit Kearney during the next two weekends.

09/09/2026

Smithville volleyball earned the sweep tonight over Winnetonka in its home opener.

Listen to senior rightside and outside hitter Emily Hart talk about playing in front of a home crowd for the first time this season:

“... I loved the energy of the crowd …”

Full story to come later at mycouriertribune.com.

09/08/2026

Families, staff members, residents and community partners can learn more about the school district’s school finance, long-range facilities planning and community engagement efforts with meetings slated for 8:15 to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Southview Elementary; 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Hawthorne Elementary; 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Dogwood Elementary; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, KSD Central Office; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Kearney Senior Center; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Kearney High School; and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Kearney Middle School. www.mycouriertribune.com/kearney-school-district-hosts-meetings/

KEARNEY — Families, staff members, residents and community partners can learn more about the school district’s school finance, long-range facilities planning and community engagement efforts.