The bodies of two 55-year-old Platte County men were recovered from Smithville Lake early Friday, the sad aftermath of Independence Day drownings. The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the men as ...

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Whipping winds and a tornado tore through rural areas southwest of the Kansas City metro Tuesday morning. Much of those strong winds targeted the areas around Smithville Lake.

The Missouri Department of Conservation and Clinton County Sheriff’s Office are investigating Wednesday’s shooting at Smithville Lake. The woman told authorities told authorities she was ...