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On Jan. 9, the Liberty City Council unanimously voted to put an additional, local sales tax on adult use recreational marijuana for voter consideration on the April 4 ballot. Revenue from this additional tax will be used for public safety purposes.

Advisory Park Board Meeting on February 21

Advisory Park Board Meeting on February 21

Holiday Schedule - Presidents Day

Liberty City Hall and the Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day

Celebrating the 2023 TAASU Freedom Breakfast

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for spring co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer.

Registration Open for Parks & Rec Spring Youth Soccer

This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the breakfast and included student performances

Acclaimed Vanguard Jazz Orchestra to Perform Feb. 25

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium as part of the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series.

How Standing for Civil Rights Led This Alumni Award Recipient to UMKC

Rev. Moore arrived in Kansas City in 1960 after one year at Alabama State College. During his time there, he was arrested for protesting racially inequality and not allowed to return to school.

New Programs Meet Emerging Needs

Truman will soon offer interdisciplinary degree programs in environmental sciences and cannabis and natural medicinals in an effort to meet the demands of emerging career fields.

UMKC Alumnus of the Year Recognized for Career Freeing the Wrongly Convicted

O’Brien became interested in the practice of law at his first traffic stop.

Missouri U.S. Rep Ann Wagner: "What a great turn out for todays Office Hours with Ann in our Washington District Office! Enjoyed..."

Ann Wagner has 29,140 Twitter followers as of Feb. 17.

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West STL News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West STL News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Missouri U.S. Rep Ann Wagner: "RELEASE: Wagner, Cohen, Hunt, Jackson Lee, Cline Introduce Bipartisan Debbie Smith Act to Reduce Rape..."

Ann Wagner has 29,140 Twitter followers as of Feb. 17.

Missouri U.S. Rep Ann Wagner: "We talked about issues like public safety, crime, the mental health of our students, access to affordable..."

Ann Wagner has 29,140 Twitter followers as of Feb. 17.

How Did Union Station Become the Chiefs Fans’ Top Hot Spot?

At night, the massive 109-year-old beaux-art limestone building exterior is illuminated in the team’s colors, a glowing red-and-gold beacon in the skyline.

City Council Regular Session

City Council Regular Session

5 Questions with Chiefs Philanthropy and Community Programming Coordinator

Why did you choose UMKC? And what made you decide to pursue your MBA?

Truman to Host Elementary and Middle School Math Contest

In conjunction with mathleague.org, Truman will host a Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics qualifying contest for elementary and middle school students on campus Feb. 25.

Silver Center Monthly Birthday Celebration

Let’s celebrate life! The Liberty Silver Center hosts a birthday lunch for everyone celebrating a birthday during that calendar month.

Missouri School of Journalism partners with NBCU Academy

The University of Missouri School of Journalism announced a new partnership today with NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, a multiplatform journalism training and development program that provides academic partners with funding, resources, training and development.

Truman to Field Polar Plunge Team for Special Olympics