Courier-Tribune

06/05/2026

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the city of Liberty invited local students in grades 6 to 12 to participate in a communitywide celebration of creativity and civic pride, according to city information. Students entered the art contest, the essay contest, or both, explored the theme “What Does Liberty Mean to You?”

LIBERTY — In celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the city of Liberty invited local students in grades 6 to 12 to participate in a communitywide celebration of creativity and civic pride, according to city information.

06/05/2026

The organizers at Smithville Main Street have made the decision to postpone this Saturday's Sip the Square: A Whiskey Social due to expected rain. All ticket purchases have been automatically refunded. Refunds are being processed and should appear shortly. www.mycouriertribune.com/sip-the-savor-whiskey-social-postponed/

06/05/2026

This Saturday, June 6, will be a busy day in Clay County. The fifth annual Art on the Side Liberty Art Festival starts at 8 a.m. in downtown Liberty. The eighth annual Quilt Walk runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., also in downtown Liberty. Gladstone kicks off the summer season in Linden Square with the annual Food.Art.Drink.Festival June 6. The event kicks off at noon and runs until 9 p.m. in Linden Square, 602 NE 70th St. www.mycouriertribune.com/art-quilts-part-of-saturday-events/

06/04/2026

Twenty-two-year-old Makaila Konomos has been charged in connection with the death of her mother the afternoon of June 4, according to the Clay County Prosecutor's Office. The defendant is charged with murder in the first degree and armed criminal action. The court has set bond at $1 million. www.mycouriertribune.com/northland-woman-charged-with-mothers-death/

06/04/2026

Gladstone kicks off the summer season in Linden Square with the annual Food.Art.Drink.Festival June 6.The event starts at noon and runs until 9 p.m. in Linden Square, 602 NE 70th St. The festival brings together local artists, craft vendors, live music, food trucks, desserts and craft cocktails. www.mycouriertribune.com/food-art-drink/

06/04/2026

August J. Baanders pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor interference with a legal process charge and received two years of probation last June 3. This year, on June 3, the state agreed that the defendant could motion the court to terminate his probation early after one year.

KEARNEY — August J. Baanders pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor interference with a legal process charge and received two years of probation last June 3.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

06/04/2026

For those planning on flying out of Kansas City or picking up guests to the metropolitan area, crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation recently opened two roundabouts near Interstate 29 on Cookingham Drive, near the Kansas City International Airport.

For those planning on flying out of Kansas City or picking up guests to the metropolitan area, crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation recently… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

06/03/2026

To help prepare, the state will observe Summer Safety Day on Friday, June 5. The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service encourage everyone to pay attention to local forecasts and plan accordingly when working or participating in activities outside.

Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, many Missourians already experienced 90-degree temperatures during a historic early-season heat wave in mid-March. It is important… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

06/03/2026

Blake Garrett Marshall, 32, Camden Point, has been charged with a class D felony of aggravated fleeing (Valentine's Law), and a class B misdemeanor of trespass in the first degree. The Clay County Prosecutor's Office has filed these charges. He is currently in the Clay County Detention Center.

CLAY COUNTY — Blake Garrett Marshall, 32, Camden Point, has been charged with a class D felony of aggravated fleeing (Valentine’s Law), and a class… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

06/03/2026

The Warehouse, a local trading card store, 2101 Kara Court Suite A, was robbed during the early morning hours of June 1. Capt. Nathan Mulch, the department public information officer, said the store owner is still doing inventory on what was taken. Detectives are asking the community to be aware of any attempt to sell rare or high-value trading cards. Mulch said the investigation is ongoing, but he hopes the community will help them out by either calling the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or the Liberty Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 816-439-4730.

By Kellie [email protected] LIBERTY — The Liberty Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at The Warehouse, a local trading card store, 2101 Kara… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close