Arkatiea Aesthetics and Wellness Opens in Kearney

Katie Redburn - Website Photo

A new Kearney business is offering personalized aesthetics, wellness services, and a welcoming space for clients to invest in themselves. Arkatiea Aesthetics and Wellness, located at 703 South Jefferson St., is owned by Katie Redburn, a registered nurse, aesthetics and wellness provider, and mother of six.

Redburn brings 15 years of nursing experience to Arkatiea, including seven years in emergency room nursing. Her clinical background and personal approach are designed to help clients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their care.

“I created Arkatiea to give people a welcoming place to invest in themselves, ask questions, and explore treatments that fit their individual goals,” Redburn said. “Building relationships and helping people feel cared for are at the heart of what I do.”

Arkatiea’s services include wrinkle relaxers such as Xeomin and Jeuveau, dermal fillers, microneedling, the 90210 Glow facial, IV hydration therapy, wellness injections, peptide therapy, and medical weight management. Wellness injections include Tri-Immune, B complex, and NAD+.

Individual treatments and aesthetics parties are available by appointment. Clients can also explore Arkatiea Collective memberships and Cherry financing options.

The Kearney Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting along with Arkatiea’s grand opening open house on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The ribbon-cutting will begin at 4:00 PM, followed by an open house until 7:00 PM at 703 South Jefferson St. in Kearney.

Guests will have an opportunity to meet Redburn, tour the space, learn more about Arkatiea’s services, and connect with fellow chamber members and neighbors. Community members are welcome to attend, whether they are interested in a treatment or simply want to celebrate the new local business.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit Arkatiea.com or call or text 816-442-5520.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Undefeated Bulldogs Claim Conference Championship

The Kearney Bulldogs are heading into the playoffs with a perfect 9-0 record after closing out the regular season with a 50-0 victory over Ruskin on Thursday, Oct. 22.

The Kearney Bulldogs are heading into the playoffs with a perfect 9-0 record. Photo: Kale Davis, BackRoads Designs.

The Bulldogs wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Luke Denston, Cruise Emmons, Braiden Feurer and Matthew Lindsey all scored touchdowns in the first quarter, with Emmons finding the end zone twice. Jackson Lager added a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery, and Trace Brewer capped the scoring in the second quarter.

Kearney delivered another outstanding defensive performance, shutting out Ruskin and forcing multiple turnovers.

The game also marked a major milestone for quarterback Carter Temple, who broke the Kearney High School career touchdown passing record previously held by Casey Rooney. Temple now has 53 career touchdown passes and counting.

With the victory, the Bulldogs secured the conference championship and earned the No. 1 seed in the Class 4 District 8 playoffs.

Here's what's next for the Bulldogs:

• Friday, Oct. 30: First-round bye

• Friday, Nov. 6: District semifinal against the winner of the St. Joseph Benton vs. Van Horn game

• Friday, Nov. 13: District championship, if KHS advances

KPGZ News – Ray Weikal contributed to this story.

Kearney Girls Golf sets Program Records at State

The Kearney High School’s girls golf team posted its best state finish in program history, placing fifth at the 2026 MSHSAA Class 3 State Championship at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club.

The Bulldogs surpassed the program’s previous best finish of eighth place, set in 2010. Kindell Owen also made school history, taking third individually for the highest state finish by a Kearney girls golfer.

Owen shot an 81 in the opening round and a 76 in the second round to finish with a two-day total of 157.

Jessi Kutch finished with a total of 183, followed by Suraya Jardak at 211, Makenna Sallee at 217 and Kendall Resler at 224. All five represented Kearney at the state tournament.

The record-setting finish capped a historic season for the Bulldogs under head coach Troy Resler and assistant coach Brooke Mueller.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Kearney to Host Community Discussion on License Plate Cameras

Kearney residents will have a chance to see how the city’s license plate camera system works and ask city officials questions about its use during a community event Nov. 10.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Annunciation Community Center, 705 N. Jefferson St. It will open with a demonstration of the Flock system, covering how Kearney police use the cameras, what information they collect and the safeguards in place.

After the demonstration, residents can speak one-on-one with the mayor, members of the Board of Aldermen and the police chief to ask questions and share feedback. Police officers, city staff and a Flock representative also will be available to answer questions.

Kearney uses 14 Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. According to the city, the cameras help police investigate crimes, locate missing or endangered people, recover stolen vehicles and property, and identify vehicles associated with wanted people.

The Board of Aldermen first approved the cameras in March 2023. In 2024, the city entered into a five-year agreement for 14 cameras at an annual cost of $35,000.

The cameras capture still images of passing vehicles on public roadways, along with license plate information and vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color. Each image is associated with the date, time and camera location. The cameras do not use facial recognition, record audio or identify drivers or passengers. They also do not issue speeding or red-light tickets.

The city acknowledges that the technology raises questions about privacy, access to information and accountability. The Nov. 10 event will give residents an opportunity to discuss those issues directly with officials.

Following the event, the city plans to conduct a community survey so residents can provide additional feedback on Kearney’s use of the cameras.

For more information on the city’s use of license plate reader technology, visit kearneymo.us/departments/police/flock_cameras_.php

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Kearney Cross Country Sweeps Four Conference Titles

Kearney High School swept all four team championships at the Suburban Blue Conference Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Platte Ridge Park, pushing through cold, windy conditions on a challenging course.

The Bulldogs won the varsity girls, varsity boys, junior varsity girls and junior varsity boys divisions. Izzy Fowler led the varsity girls with an individual conference championship, while the JV girls claimed the first seven places for a perfect team score.

Fowler finished in 20 minutes, 36 seconds, three seconds ahead of teammate Ayla Lehman, who placed second. Scarlett Carpenter finished fourth and Drew Gustafson took fifth, joining Fowler and Lehman in earning first-team all-conference honors. Kearney won the girls team title with 17 points.

Zolah Williams placed eighth, Kadence Vanderau finished ninth and Lenny Watts took 10th. All three earned second-team all-conference recognition.

The varsity boys claimed their championship with 28 points. Cameron Fowler led Kearney with a third-place finish, followed by Hunter Phipps in fourth, Alex Gustafson in sixth and Luke Vanderstel in seventh. Each earned first-team all-conference honors.

Jackson Vasquez finished eighth, Korban Gomer placed ninth and Mason Woods took 13th, earning second-team all-conference honors.

In the JV girls race, Kearney runners occupied the top seven spots, producing a perfect score of 15 points. Carley Lusby won the race, followed in order by MacKenzie Deitchler, Annabelle Krehbiel, Sami Phelps, Maci Bates, Darcy Taylor and Anna Hermon.

The JV boys rounded out the sweep with 16 points. Cooper Wernimont finished first, Reid Perkins took second, Blake Immesberger placed third and Jaxson Bowers finished fourth. Lucas Fredlund added a sixth-place finish.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.