PLEASANT HILL – Downtown, next to the old train station, sits an old weather-worn caboose, but that might soon change. Most people are familiar with the now antiquated braking car that served as an …
Eric Thomas, 44, of Harrisonville was killed in a crash Tuesday morning, in one of two crashes that caused traffic delays into the afternoon. Both crashes occurred on 7 Highway in close proximity to …
Ronda Norman was quite surprised recently when she received notification she was one of two Cass County teachers receiving grants through the Western Governors University “Fund My Classroom” …
Attorneys for Kylr Yust were scheduled Tuesday morning to ask the appeals court to throw out Yust’s conviction or grant him a new trial. In April 2021, Yust, 32, was convicted with …
This weekend, in addition to the fair, the Bates County Fairgrounds in Butler will be home to a barbecue competition called Smokin’ in the Electric City, and the proceeds from the event will go …
On Tuesday, the city of Harrisonville streets department will be closing Jefferson Parkway south of the community center and north of Golden Years Care Center. The road will be closed so staff can …
Robert S. Shytle, 30, of Bedford, Texas was found dead early Wednesday morning on State Route D in the area of 215th Street about halfway between Cleveland and Belton. Deputies located Shytle’s …
RAYMORE — A proposed landfill north of town is still a hot topic among residents as was evidence last week during an event where State Senator Mike Brattin was the main speaker. About 100 people …
It’s 4,400 miles from England to Kansas City, 8,700 miles from Kansas City to Vietnam and 71 miles along the Katy Trail from Booneville to Pleasant Hill. John Volland has made all of these trips; …
PECULIAR — Like many cities in the area, the rates for trash pickup will be increasing this year for Peculiar residents. Beginning Aug. 1, residential trash rates will be raised to $14.20 from …
On the day after Memorial Day, three U.S. military veterans from Pleasant Hill, took a trip they won’t forget. They spent more than 24 hours traveling to and from Washington D.C. to visit memorials …
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death on State Route D in the area of 215th Street, located about halfway between Belton and Cleveland, according to a Wednesday morning release …
The boil advisory has been lifted in Pleasant Hill. Test results came back showing no signs of contamination and the water is safe for consumption, according to a Thursday afternoon release from the …
Ray-Pec High School senior Bo Helzer lived out a once-in-a-lifetime event last Wednesday night. On June 28, Helzer and four friends performed the national anthem before the Kansas City Royals played …
The City of Pleasant Hill asks that its water customers continue to limit consumption through Wednesday night in an effort to avoid needing a boil order. “The City of Pleasant Hill is still …
Friday will mark Steven Meyers’ official last day as the superintendent for the Pleasant Hill School District. Meyers said he’s not sure what he’s going to do next. “Most people who …
This week marks Harrisonville Supt. Paul Mensching’s last days with the school district. His retirement comes after five years with the district, a total of 15 years as a school superintendent and …
After a year’s moratorium on building of government-subsidized housing, the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen heard the first reading of an ordinance which would cap such developments to 12 percent …
The entire state of Missouri, like much of the midwest, is facing drought conditions that are expected to worsen as dry weather persists. All of Cass County has conditions varying from moderate to …
A standing room only crowd of 50 people attended this month’s Cass County Library Board meeting, but most stayed silent on topics that have caused a stir during the past two years. One couple …
Residents from Bates and Cass counties will have plenty to do when it comes to Independence Day celebrations in the next handful of days. Aside from the fireworks shows, there will be two parades to …
Kevin Argo, 17, who is alleged to have assaulted Harrisonville School Resource Officer Scott Ramsey during prom on April 29, appeared in court via webex Tuesday morning for a bond hearing. …
Travis Goff, 43, of Peculiar was arrested Wednesday by the Osage Beach Police Department and the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force, according to a release from the Osage Beach Police Department. Goff …
GARDEN CITY — The board of aldermen voted unanimously to amend city code in four different instances at its latest meeting. The board voted to amend what is defined as a nuisance according to city …
CLEVELAND — At the beginning of the June 6 board of aldermen meeting, those present at the meeting observed a moment of silence in remembrance of Alderwoman Martha McKee. City Clerk Tasneam Nawaz …