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Northland 4th of July celebrations abound
CLAY COUNTY — As the celebration for the nation’s independence is around the corner, many Northland communities will be offering red, white, blue and booms across the night sky. Here’s a listing of free community events in Gladstone, Kearney, Liberty and Smithville. Gladstone.
A small Missouri hospital could no longer go it alone — so it turned to KU for help
A hospital merger that caused a short-lived political storm tinged with Missouri-Kansas rivalries earlier this year kicks in with the start of July. Liberty Hospital, a 177-bed community hospital on the Missouri side of the metro, will be gobbled up by The University of Kansas Health System, a Kansas neighbor six times larger.
After becoming an American citizen, this Kansas Citian is eager to vote in the 2024 election
Cindy Phillips, originally from Mexico City, became a U.S. citizen in December and registered to vote the very same day. She said systemic corruption in Mexican politics, including the murders of candidates and voters, make it dangerous to participate in democracy there. “This sounds very stereotypical, But there are cartels...
Warning Issued After Rabies Found in Bat in Clay County
Excelsior Springs residents are urged to remain vigilant after a bat found in neighboring Clay County tested positive for rabies. The confirmation, announced by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory, highlights the ongoing risk posed by rabies and the importance of taking preventive measures. Rabies is a serious viral infection...
Readings of Declaration of Independence, Constitution July 4
GLADSTONE — There will be public readings of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution in English and other languages starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum, 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Road. This first-ever and free event will gather citizens of all heritages to...
Civic group set to hold series of candidate forums ahead of Aug. 6 primary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The League of Women Voters Kansas City is hosting a series of candidate forums in July ahead of the Aug. 6 primary. The group is focused on races in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. All of the following forums are virtual. The group plans to...
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