March 2022

LIBERTY – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office issued an annual report to the community. “A report like this is important to show the community how we use their tax dollars and let them hold us accountable,” Sheriff Will Akin said.

LIBERTY – A March 8 Clay County Sheriff’s Office pursuit resulted in an arrest and four felony charges. The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office charged Jimmy Sonneveldt, 32, with tampering with a motor vehicle, first degree, a Class D felony; two counts of leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage or $1,000 or more, each a Class E felony; and resisting arrest by fleeing, a Class E felony.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A crop of 88 athletes are out for track and field at Excelsior Springs High School. And they, along with coach Jonah Albertson, have set the bar high for this season.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Baseball fans will see a new turf when they see the Tigers play their home games this season. They will see many familiar faces, however, on that new field.

KANSAS CITY –The Northland Coalition’s virtual 2022 Prevention Conference opened March 4 with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding members for their contributions to prevention and the coalition.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers are taking a defensive approach this season in varsity girls soccer. “We will be a team that comes out with guts and intensity,” coach Zac Ganzer said.