While the U.S. national election headlines have occupied the space usually reserved for COVID-19 related stories, there is still much to report about the progression of the pandemic. Across Missouri, including Clay County and Kansas City, the stakes of the pandemic are heightening. Such is also the case for both…
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Restaurant Review: Corner Cafe
If I were to pick one restaurant that encapsulates my entire experience as a college student in Liberty, it would have to be the Corner Cafe on Flintlock Rd. From my first move-in day four years ago to my very last one this year as a senior, I have been…
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Photo feature: Regulations and Empty Shelves
This photo feature is intended to shine a light on what our community looks like while the pandemic going on. This shows a little of what signs and regulations are being taken in Liberty, Mo. I hope that this pandemic photo series is a time capsule of what is currently going…
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Gun Fight Happens a Mere 2.4 Miles from Campus
At around 11:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, two cars were seen firing gunshots at each other in Liberty, Missouri. No injuries occurred, but one home was struck by the fire through the front door and several rooms throughout the house. The rolling gun battle, as many news outlets are calling…
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New group of sculptures in historic Liberty bring flair to downtown
On a recent trip to Liberty’s historic town square, you may have noticed several new sculptures. The rotating sculpture display is in its third year. The Liberty Arts Commission, per their website states that “We serve as a catalyst – to support, sustain, and strengthen our community by increasing awareness,…
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Liberty bridge reopened, but more roadwork to come
To the excitement of Liberty, Mo. natives, the new dual bridge on Missouri Highway 152 has been completed and reopened as of Aug. 28. Miles Excavating was the lead contractor on this project and managed to have the bridge open to drivers before Labor Day weekend. To watch a 30-second…
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Liberty man charged with making terrorist threats
Nicholas Scott Brown, a 19-year-old resident of Liberty, Mo., was arrested and charged for making terrorist threats in the first degree in mid-August. On Aug. 12, the FBI contacted the Clay County Sheriff’s Office about a terrorist threat Brown allegedly made on the social media app Snapchat. In the video…
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Everything You Need to Know About the 152 Interchange Project
As most of you have probably noticed by now, construction work has begun on Route 152 and I-35 Interchange. If you thought the traffic on Kansas Street couldn’t get any worse, think again. Lane closures have begun, causing large backups and delays on Kansas Street. Here is a brief overview…
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