A parade, games, a carnival and lots of fun food are headed to the Harrisonville square this weekend for the annual Cass County Log Cabin Festival.
A change from years past is a food court will …
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting lane closures and flagging operations next week in Harrisonville on S. Commercial Street and I-49.
What started out as a laugher got a little more serious in the second half, but ultimately the Harrisonville Wildcats treated fans to a homecoming victory to remember, topping Center 62-48.
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The Missouri Department of Conservation has received some reports of hemorrhagic disease in deer this summer, including blue tongue.
Hemorrhagic disease is a general term for two viruses, …
Bates County Memorial Hospital will host its 2026 Health Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the BCMH Education Center, 615 W. Nursery Street in Butler. The community is invited to stop by for health …
The Cass County Public Library Board heard and approved the first reading of the draft budget for 2027 on Sept. 16.
The total draft budget for 2027 is listed at $6,629,246, less than a $200,000 …
Harrisonville was officially a tourist location last Wednesday when a bus load of the Kansas City Shepherd’s Center Road Trippers stopped by to explore.
The Kansas City Shepherd’s Center is …
The two men arrested in connection with the three burglaries on the Harrisonville Square in the last month have both pleaded not guilty to their charges.
On Sept. 15 officers with the …
Cass Regional Medical Center has joined 23 other independent Missouri hospitals to form the Show-Me High Value Network, a statewide collaboration designed to strengthen participating hospitals …
Bright Futures Harrisonville raised over $4,500 to support local children from the Harrisonville Wildcats football game last Friday.
During halftime at the game, Bright Futures had their Tutu …
James Humbard Mar. 23rd 1963- Sep. 6th, 2026
James “Scott” Humbard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. He was …
Larry Joe Burton Nov. 4th 1947- Aug. 27th, 2026
Larry Joe Burton, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, MO. Funeral …
Monday night a developer presented a new duplex to the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen but there is already concern if it will be senior housing or Section 8.
The developer requested a rezoning …
Two fires which were both electrical related kept Harrisonville fire crews busy late last week.
The first came on Thursday morning while a Harrisonville Police Detective was …
On Sept. 4, a Cass County grand jury indicted Larry Martin, a truck driver from Deepwater, charging him with second—degree manslaughter for his involvement in a fatal accident on I-49 last year.
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Power is out on the east side square after an electrical fire this morning at The Crouch, Spangler and Douglas Law Firm around 9:30 a.m.
The Harrisonville Wildcat football team opened its home season with a 75-yard drive which consumed over five minutes of the clock and ended with a three-yard touchdown run by quarterback Stryker …
Carl Douglas Jennings Jr. Dec. 20, 1947 - Aug. 28, 2026
Carl “C.D.” Douglas Jennings, Jr., 78, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Research Medical Center …
Cass Regional will soon become one of the first hospitals in Missouri to use the new ZOLL Zenix monitor/defibrillator, bringing the latest generation of cardiac monitoring and resuscitation …
PECULIAR —- A car caught fire today after a pursuit ended with the vehicle being grappled and a suspect in custody.
This afternoon Cass County Sheriff’s deputies grappled a vehicle …
Two McEowen Intermediate School teachers in the Harrisonville School District have each been awarded a $500 Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Mini-Grant to provide …
Harrisonville High School and Cass Career Center (CCC) student Katherine Graeve, a member of the CCC FFA chapter in Harrisonville, will be on stage and in the spotlight Oct. 21-24, …
For over 40 years one of the perks of varsity athletes and other groups in the Harrisonville schools was the opportunity to forgo the yellow buses and travel in style in “Big Blues,” motor …
Sherwood Community Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines awarded a total of $48,000 to four area organizations.
With no public comments and little discussion, the Cass County Public Library Board of Trustees approved the 2026 tax levy at its regular meeting last week.
Last Thursday a Flock camera in Harrisonville identified a vehicle connected with a shooting the previous day and Cass County deputies arrested a Bates City man after a pursuit which began in Peculiar and ended with a crash in Lee’s Summit.
With school starting next week and football scheduled coming out for the fall, the cities are also planning the city-wide clean-ups for fall.
The City of Harrisonville city-wide clean up has …
Throughout the 2026-27 school year students in Harrisonville will be noticing changes being made, many are the result of funds provided by a bond passed by voters in April.
“The only thing …
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen heard the first reading of an ordinance Monday night authorizing the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements for seven miles of raw water lines to run from the City Lake to the water treatment plant.
Following a pursuit in assistance with the Harrisonville Police Department’s K-9 Unit a Kansas City man was taken into custody last night with two active warrants.
A steady stream of guests, including firefighters from departments throughout the area, passed through the Central Cass Fire District offices last Friday to pass along good wishes to Deputy Chief …
Kick scooters have been around for years. Until recently, the devices which look like a skate board with handlebars have been considered harmless and an easy way for children and some adults to get around.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting overnight double lane and ramp closures on southbound I-49 south of 7 Highway tomorrow until Tuesday.
The Harrisonville School Board met on July 21 and got updates on the project being funded by the Prop 1 bond. The bond was passed in April.
In 1988 computer systems, such as the AS400 IBM System were state of the art. Featuring black screens with green lettering, it helped transform many businesses and government agencies.
Harrisonville native Naomi Manahan has crossed the infamous Drake Passage 14 times during her research in Antarctica.
The Harrisonville Public School Foundation is holding its 20th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on Sept. 18 at Hoots Hollow Golf Course.
The city of Harrisonville will be holding an emergency brush drop off Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Park. This event is to take in further sticks and limbs from the severe thunderstorm on July 4.
A study on downtown parking and traffic was conducted last month finding that there is sufficient parking downtown but it was hard to navigate.
Patsy Kay’s Diner, the newest addition to the restaurant scene in Harrisonville, opened its doors on July 2.
The Harrisonville School Board heard about increasing prices in two specific areas at its regular meeting on June 23. While there was little conversation about a modest increase in lunch prices, the topic of sports telecasting raised some concerns.
In honor of the country’s 250th birthday, Indepence day events this year are kicking off much earlier and bigger than other years.
In celebration of the Fourth of July, the city of Pleasant Hill will be unveiling a time capsule after 50 years.
To mark America’s 250th birthday, this Independence Day is packed with events from this weekend through July 4.
Beginning with the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition and ending with the passage of the $38 million Prop One bond issue, the 2025-26 school year was a busy one for Josh Chastain and the Harrisonville School District.
An Emporia, Kansas man faces several charges relating to alleged sexual acts with a pair of middle school juveniles.
The flood control plan near the entrance to City Park may not end up the way Harrisonville residents had hoped, but it should accomplish the goal of limiting flooding in the area.
The Cass County Elks Lodge, in cooperation with Harrisonville Parks and Recreation, is holding the annual youth fishing derby Saturday.
The Cass County Junior Livestock Association Fair has found a new temporary home in Harrisonville.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct a overnight flagging operation in Harrisonville this weekend.
Harrisonville Schools has named new leaders for two district administrative positions for the 2026-27 school year, including assistant superintendent of HR and operations and principal of McEowen Elementary School.
This summer, Cass County residents will decide where the money for the road and bridge department comes from moving forward.
The city of Harrisonville has many projects for flood control and traffic convenience around town, with Ash Street and Royal Street having the most eyes on them.
Huey Magoo’s, a fast-food chicken restaurant chain based in Orlando, Florida, is opening its first two stores in the Kansas City market and one of those is going to be located in Harrisonville.
With summer vacations coming up, Camp Pet Vet offers a unique experience for pet owners in the area that may be looking for boarding opportunities.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct a flagging operation with a pilot car on 58 Highway in Cass County beginning next week.
Following a fatal car accident on March 13, Christian McClendon has been indicted by a Cass County grand jury on more than a dozen counts of felonies and misdemeanors.
Harrisonville Schools has named new leaders for two district administrative positions for the 2026-27 school year
As the school year comes to an end, foreign exchange students say their last goodbyes before making their way back to their home countries.
As one of the most notable and longest-living mothers in Cass County, Marilyn Moreland is looking forward to spending time with her extended family Sunday.
As the school year nears its closure and seniors prepare to move into the next phase of their lives, school officials have noticed one thing missing from this year’s graduating class.
Silence.
Strong winds and rain swept through the area from late Sunday afternoon until Monday morning as Cass and Bates counties were hit with severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings.
CASS COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting several overnight road closures for pavement work on I-49 next week.
After 18 years of serving on the Harrisonville School Board, Nancy Shelton said her goodbyes as she left her director position last week.
This year, the 1139th Military Police Company, as part of the U.S. National Guard, is moving back to Harrisonville.
The Harrisonville Rotary Club, in cooperation with nearly 100 local businesses, is preparing to kick off its 43rd year of displaying the American flag on five major holidays, starting with Memorial Day on May 26.
In an effort to be more transparent with the community, and possibly receive assistance about crime patterns, the Harrisonville Police Department announced last week a new website to track local crimes.
Fate helped bring the latest Mexican restaurant to Harrisonville. The owners of the El Alteño in Grandview had hoped to bring a food truck to the area, but when they discovered the former home of the Best Burrito was available, they changed their plans and opened their second location.
Thursday morning, Joe Parkhurst, Harrisonville Schools assistant superintendent, pled guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges after an incident in Camden County on March 18.
At the start of the month, the Artemis II mission took off with four astronauts to venture around the moon, and last Friday they officially landed back on earth.
Improvements are coming soon for three Cass County school districts after voters approved bond issues last week in the April 7 municipal election.
As spring comes into full swing, flowers aren’t the only things that have been popping up around town. New construction projects in and around Harrisonville have begun with some being projected to end by early summer.
What was a family-owned rock quarry business became a family-owned golf course business 35 years ago north of Harrisonville.
Over the past couple of weeks, several area police stations have been receiving reports of scam callers posing as local law enforcement in order to coerce their victims into giving money.
Originally scheduled to start Monday, the Missouri Department of Transportation pilot car operation will now start in May.
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen voted against the staff recommendation to allow a developer to proceed with a proposed fitness center on South Commercial Street.
Joe Parkhurst, Harrisonville Assistant Superintendent, faces two charges after an incident in Camden County on March 18.
The Harrisonville MFA Oil Petro-Card 24 gas station located at 305 Locust St., has closed for maintenance until further notice.
After all of the votes have been totaled, the Harrisonville School District Prop One bond issue question passed with flying colors Tuesday night.
For six years, Harrisonville Schools have been without a speech and debate team, but that will be changing soon.
For 16 years, cursive has not been in the Common Core State Standards, but local teen specialist at the Harrisonville Cass County Public Library, Neisha Handley, has brought it back.
After years of planning, the Cass County Commission canceled plans for a Sheriff’s Office annexation in Belton.
There are only a select few barbers in the area, so each shop tends to all the different types of Cass and Bates county customers. But, barbers seem to fit in the happy medium between therapists and bartenders serving every type of patron under the sun.
For two months, motorists driving on 2 Highway in and east of Harrisonville should expect delays.
After more than two years in the courts, it appears as though the lawsuit between the Cass County Public Library and the Cass County Historical Society is settled.
Four students from Concordia University in Nebraska were injured, one fatally when their 2012 Toyota Prius was struck head on by a wrong-way driver on I-49, just north of the 291 Highway interchange Friday night.
For 64 years, Harrisonville NAPA Auto Parts has been locally owned and operated, assisting its customers with services varying from heavy machinery parts to small car repairs.
The business was …
A 29-year-old man, previously of Independence, was arrested Friday night following a pursuit with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit.
Jayden House, 24, of Harrisonville, was sentenced last week after he pled guilty to a pair of charges following the death of a local teen in November 2024.
Two major projects planned for Harrisonville’s north side are about to come off the drawing board and become reality.
One of the last big hurdles to making the new Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library become a reality was cleared last week.
As new students and families join the Harrisonville community, the school board has begun discussing a possible school name change within the district.
Cass County officials are working to slow down drivers who are taking the rural route around the closed “Green Bridge” on 7 Highway.
Father Dan Reardon of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church was draped in purple robes symbolizing penance for the start of Lent at the Ash Wednesday Mass last week.
The Harrisonville School District’s $38 million bond proposal for the April 7 election covers all of the schools, but a large portion of it will be upgrading student opportunities at the high school level.
Adapted Enterprises took home Rookie of the Year award at the Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce awards dinner earlier this month, a sign the new business is already gaining attention from the local business community.
Dozens of FFA students from several local schools recently competed and received various Area Proficiency Awards, and they will prepare to be recognized at the FFA State Conference in April.
Today, the city of Harrisonville Parks and Recreation maintenance staff removed the main play structure from the playground near the ballfields at North Park.
Christopher Mathew has been the choir director at Harrisonville high school for 26 years, but after this school year he will be retiring.
