As Josh Chastain talks about his first year as Harrisonville Schools superintendent, he emphasizes his regard for students, teachers, the district and the community at large.
Accolades continue to flow in for Cass Career Center agriculture teacher Jason Dieckhoff as he is now in the running for the Missouri Teacher of the Year award.
When it comes down to it, Ed Yoder likes growing indeterminate tomato plants in his front yard because they don’t spread out like determinants will. Instead, they keep as narrow as a vine and grow very tall – as in “Jack and the Beanstalk” tall.
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen approved a list of parking changes on city streets Monday night, but at least one alderman was not happy with the idea.
The city of Harrisonville was one of just six entities in Missouri to be selected for a 2024 Community Challenge grant from the AARP.
Individuals purchasing gasoline at the Casey’s at 1901 W. Mechanic may have had their credit cards compromised as a credit card skimmer was detected in one of the gas pumps.
The Harrisonville Police Department is searching for two individuals who allegedly broke into the Ducky’s Convenience Store on East Mechanic Street early Thursday morning.
The event drew significantly more people this year than last, according to co-founders Kenny and Mary Baltzell.
Indepence Day is just a week away, and there are several events planned throughout the next seven days to entertain residents in both Bates and Cass Counties.
It’s that time of year again when fireworks may legally be set off within city limits, in celebration of Independence Day.
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen will vote July 1 on an ordinance which will affect on-street parking in a variety of locations though out the city. The board heard the first reading of the ordinance last Monday night.
Those watching the progress of the demolition of the former Cass Medical Center on East Mechanic Street, may have noticed an uptick in activity as crews have continued the demolition of the old facility and debris is being shipped from the area.
A love of flowers and her students were the inspirations for Paige Crosswhite when she designed the giant heart that stands in front of the Cass County Courthouse.
In March of this year, Beeson’s long-time dream came true when he opened his own restaurant at 1811 E Mechanic St. and named it Miss B’s Kitchen, in honor of his mother.
The Harrisonville Fire Station, located at 903 S. Commercial, is now much more accommodating, much safer and passes code, too.
A donkey pulling a covered wagon, accompanied by a woman with two sheep, a calf and four dogs might not be a common sight in the 21st Century.
But it is what some people may have seen as they traveled between Clinton and Garden City last week.
On Friday, the Harrisonville Fire Department will be having an open house to show its newly-renovated station that’s been under construction since the fall.
The Cass County Commission has approved the design of the next phase of the Burnt District Monument, located on 2 Highway near the Justice Center.
After months of no action, the state’s case against Pleasant Hill resident Lisa Anderson moved forward last week.
In 2024-25, the Harrisonville School District will be entering the final year of a three-year Real World Learning grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
Crews will extend the closure of the I-49 outer road (Peculiar Drive) in both directions from 237th Street to just past the bridge over the East Branch South Grand River through mid-July (extended from June 15).
Harrisonville Mayor Mike Zaring presented his “State of the City” address to the Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce last week. And while he outlined several projects which he said had or will improve the city’s infrastructure, he also expressed concerns about the city’s long-term financial health.
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen heard the first reading of two ordinances which could be voted into law at the May 20 meeting.
Kevin Argo, 18, pled guilty this afternoon to second-degree felony assault for the April 29, 2023, attack on Harrisonville Police Officer Scott Ramsey at the Harrisonville High School Prom.
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For Denniele Bohannon of Harrisonville, owner of Louanna Mary Quilt Design, life is a visual and tactile adventure. From teaching classes to compiling books to selling designs, if it’s related to quilting, Bohannon is interested.
Students at McEowen Elementary School in Harrisonville made sure their hard work added up to something special for children in need.
The Harrisonville High School color guard marched off with first place in its class at the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championships held earlier this month.
KANSAS CITY – If the court accepts the plea agreement, a 2017 graduate of Harrisonville High School will spend 20 years in federal prison and pay a fine of $10,000 after pleading guilty in federal court last month to attempting to produce child pornography.
Walls on the east side of two buildings on the Harrisonville square appear to be at risk of collapsing, and the city’s Board of Building and Engineering Appeals gave the go ahead to city staff to take action to remedy the situation.
Driving utility task vehicles (UTVs) may soon become legal within the Harrisonville city limits.
The city of Harrisonville has officially joined the Kansas City Parade of Hearts. The 5-foot stone, decorated heart made it way to the middle of Cass County on Tuesday afternoon. It was placed directly in front of the Cass County Courthouse steps.
In December 2021, the Biden administration through the EPA released a broad initiative calling for the nationwide replacement of all water service lines made of lead or including a significant amount of lead.
Out of the state’s 114 counties, only three have what is considered to be an adequate number of primary care providers. In other words, a chronic shortage of primary care providers in much of Missouri is aggravating health issues for Missourians.
Firefighters from five area departments were on the scene of a fire at the Dollar General Store at the intersection of Commercial and Mechanic streets this afternoon.
The Chill Spot, located at 103 W. Wall St., opened for business on Monday. It’s a dream-come-true for Brent Goodall.
There has been no movement in the case against Lisa Anderson, 64, Pleasant Hill, who has been charged with stealing at least $25,000 from the Oakland Cemetery Association in Harrisonville between June of 2020 and August 27, 2021.
“A healthy soul is anchored by your core beliefs which live in the subconscious. Often they are contrary to conscious beliefs and ideals,” said Bible-based transformational life coach Marc Jackson, whose profession is dedicated to helping people achieve better relationships with themselves and subsequently with others.
