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Community Alert: Disturbing Incident Reported on Gladstone Trails Sparks Safety Concerns GLADSTONE, MO — April 24, 2025 A disturbing encounter this week at Happy Rock Park has sparked safety concerns among Northland residents and prompted a public warning about suspicious activity on local trails. According to a viral social media post originally shared in the "We Are the Northland!" community group, an unidentified older white male was spotted exhibiting lewd and alarming behavior along the Shoal Creek trail near Happy Rock Park. The man, described as approximately six feet tall, very thin, and in his 60s, was reportedly wearing a blue shirt, sunglasses, and what appeared to be see-through underwear that left his genitals exposed. The witness, who was walking with a friend, said the man began groping himself in plain sight as they passed him. When the pair attempted to distance themselves, he allegedly followed them off-trail. Even after being confronted and warned that...

Gladstone City Council Race: Vote April 8th

The Epic Battle Between Garnos and Gibson GLADSTONE — As April 8 draws near, the citizens of Gladstone are gearing up for the most pivotal election of their lives. No, it's not for the mayor, who is running unopposed, nor a city-wide referendum on something important. It’s for a single contested seat on the city council, where political titans Bill Garnos and Molly Gibson will square off in a contest of sheer brilliance. Bill Garnos, the incumbent, brings with him a staggering 29 years of experience living in Gladstone and a wealth of municipal expertise, having served on the council for 13 years, including multiple terms as mayor. His lofty goal? To continue the hard-hitting work of making Gladstone, well, "a great place to live." His big priorities include maintaining the city’s infrastructure and public safety, which, of course, are the bare minimum for any local government. What a vision! Molly Gibson Bill Garnos Garnos, who still dabbles in jail consulting work ...

Gladstone Wendy’s and Burger King's Unsettling Service Practices

Local Wendy’s and Burger King Locations Lose Customers Over Unsettling Service Practices In a surprising turn of events, two fast-food chains in the Gladstone area have found themselves facing growing customer dissatisfaction over questionable service practices. Wendy’s, located on Antioch Road, and a nearby Burger King, have both received backlash from frustrated customers who are voicing their concerns about hygiene and employee behavior. One concerned customer, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed frustration over the lack of proper food handling procedures at the Wendy’s on Antioch. She recounted an incident where an employee, identified as Misty, was seen smoking outside, only to return and immediately handle food on trays without gloves. The customer noted that despite previous issues—such as incorrect drive-thru orders and long waits after payment—this incident was the "last straw." “I started avoiding the Antioch Wendy’s a year ago because of these kinds of p...

Seedy Strip Malls Coming Soon to Staley Hills

A new commercial development is being proposed, to be located on the Northeast corner of North Oak Rd and Shoal Creek Parkway, near Staley Hills subdivision, with plans to construct a large shopping center complex. The development will be located on a currently vacant lot, and is expected to bring much needed economic growth to the area. The shopping center will feature a variety of popular retail stores and restaurants. The developers of the project say that the new development will create hundreds of jobs for local residents, both during the construction phase and once the development is completed. They also claim that the new shopping center and office complex will attract more visitors to the area, which will in turn boost the local economy. Residents of the area have mixed feelings about the proposed development. Some are excited about the prospect of new job opportunities and the potential economic benefits, while others are concerned about the potential negative impact on...

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