Home improvement stores top Smithville Commons list

The Smithville Commons developer has a preference list for an anchor tenant. Lowe’s...

A place of peace

Methodist church, scouts dedicate meditation trail A reflective and spiritual woodsy...

Official asks for water probe

City of Smithville officials will discuss whether to conduct an independent investigation...

City staff raises, dental benefits pass

Disagreements about whether city of Smithville staff should receive raises and dental...

Clay county enforces slip holder changes

New B and B seeks a new kind of tourist

City, Corps learn from boil order

Districts set local tax rates

MoDOT focuses on improving less-traveled highways

City raises cause stir

Talent show enters courtyard

Water boil order lifted

City considers raises, keeping tax rate constant

New eligibility rules for meals

Offense adds explosive, new dimension

Opponents beware. Smithville appears to have added a new weapon to its ever-growing...

Softball good as Gold at tournament

Known best for her prowess on the pitching mound, Kaily Purtle apparently added another...

Soccer squad shows its youth against Liberty

LIBERTY, Mo. — With so many fresh faces along the back line, Smithville boys soccer...

Golfers rebound at Orrick Invitational

A change of pace provided the perfect remedy for Smithville’s girls golf team last...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Warriors seek retribution against St. Pius

WEB UPDATE: Smithville 28, Cameron 7

2010 PREVIEW: Football focused on the finish

Week 1 Preview: Warriors eager to crack helmets with Dragons

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Warriors prepared for leap into Class 4 ranks

2010 PREVIEW: Soccer searching for strikers

Warriors prepare for Class 3 clashes

Kyle Nixon eager to take flight with William Jewell program

2010 PREVIEW: Juniors burst into cross country spotlight

Ponak provides walk-off heroics during World Series event

The Cipher in Chief

There was a time when Barack Obama disavowed his middle name, Hussein. During the...

New challenges lay before us

I watch closely as his backpack disappears into the bus. Tears gush down my cheeks...

From aggravation to bliss

Downtown detours lead to happy place Orange barrels and orange signs announcing...

Student growth at heart of district achievements

Summer is coming to a close, and a new school year will be starting soon. As the...

The choice is clear: Smithville is the place to be

Airing some dirty laundry about dads and their jobs

Berry should be Republican contender in House District 35

Claycomo plant worth the investment

Smithville’s identity is found in its great people

Special legislative session is the World Cup of sausage making

Local businesses, organizations benefit our community

Working to save Clay County jobs, protect teacher retirement

Vindicators of the Declaration

Saving Clay County jobs, protecting teacher retirement

Lottery introduces Chiefs ticket

The Missouri Lottery has teamed up with the Kansas City Chiefs to offer its first...

Adult softball league sought

Smithville could soon have a first: a co-ed adult softball league. Brody Simpson,...

Earth Riders step up for more trails

Clay County is on the path to more recreational opportunities for residents. Work...

Proposed disc golf complex at lake raises support

There could soon be a lot more golf at Smithville Lake. The Clay County Commission...

ATV accidents on the rise

Plant now for fall vegetable crop

Not just a walk in the park

Local woman wins competition

Library system hires homegrown director

‘A secluded, peaceful place’

Marijuana use among older adults increasing

Area triathlon takes off

Baking a blue-ribbon pie

Making waves