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Allen Graduates Police Command Program
Allen and his fellow graduates completed the 10-week Staff and Command program held at the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Their class consisted of 18 students from multiple agencies across the country including: Clay County Missouri Sheriff's Office, Gladstone Missouri PD, Lee Summit Missouri PD, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Quincy Illinois PD, Clinton County Missouri Sheriff's Office, St. Joseph Missouri PD., Platte County Missouri Sheriff's Office, Kearney Missouri PD., Prairie Village Kansas PD, Polk County Florida Sheriff's Office, and Overland Park Kansas PD.
Northland nonprofit event awards honors statewide
LIBERTY — Vocational Services, Inc., honored people across Missouri for their support of individuals with disabilities at the community awards and open house in Liberty. VSI, which operates three workshops and other services in Clay and Platte counties, honored 12 individuals and organizations for their efforts to improve employment and quality of life for people with disabilities. Honorees included a Northland couple, local businesses and others affiliated with national corporations.
Rabid Bat Confirmed in Clay County
Rabies is an acute viral infection of the central nervous system that can be spread through saliva from the bite or scratch of an infected animal. It is nearly always fatal if left untreated. In 2023, 33 animals tested positive for rabies in Missouri. “It is important to remember to...
County public health seeks volunteers for walk audit Saturday
In partnership with BikeWalkKC, Clay County Public Health Center is hosting a walk audit of North Church Road at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, meeting at 800 Haines Drive in Liberty. Volunteers are still needed.
Sheriff: Toddler, baby left unattended in triple-digit heat
CLAY COUNTY —Law enforcement and child welfare officials are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an incident at a lake north of Kansas City. On the afternoon of June 24, two callers to the Clay County Sheriff's office reported about a vehicle pulled onto the shoulder of the W Highway bridge near Smithville Lake, according to a media release.
Deputies Investigating Toddler Abandoned in Car
Clay County Deputies are investigating an incident of a toddler who was left in a hot car Monday, June 24, near Smithville Lake.Sheriff’s Deputies were called to W Highway near Smithville Lake regarding man standing over and possibly assaulting someone. When they arrived on the scene all they found was a car with the doors open. ...
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