Although on  Monday, Bates County Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley told dozens of residents he’d have their resignation answer to them Wednesday morning, he was a no-show at today’s commission meeting.

The Cass County Public Library may have just found a new home for its Harrisonville branch. It was announced this afternoon after the board of trustees approved the plans.

Bates County Commissioners have until March 15 to respond to the U.S. Department of Treasury or it will be required to payback more than $3 million in ARPA funds.

In November, multiple rounds of severe storms and heavy rain across Missouri resulted in the rapid onset of flooding and seven fatalities in a matter of days. These tragic losses serve as reminders of the importance of being prepared for severe weather anytime, anywhere.

ADRIAN – Alderman Matt Sears and his wife, MaryEllen, have learned what the ravages of war can do to innocent people. 

Harrisonville Schools is pleased to announce the employment of a new Harrisonville High School assistant principal/district activities director and new assistant principal at McEowen Elementary School.

School administrators in Cass and Bates counties are hoping last week’s snowstorm was the last round of impactful winter weather.

A Clinton woman was arrested after she allegedly fled from a traffic stop outside of Harrisonville this afternoon.

DREXEL – When Rose Marsh turned 100 years old last week, the whole city celebrated. In fact, during the home varsity basketball game Friday night between Drexel and Jasper, Marsh was recognized for her birthday and thanked for being a longtime supporter of Drexel school sports.

This month, the Cass Regional Medical Center rehabilitation staff celebrated patient Stanley Gunnels at his 500th pulmonary rehabilitation visit.

On Friday afternoon, Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted the Belton Police Department with the pursuit of a vehicle that was suspected to be involved in retail thefts within city limits.

In just nine years, Dylan Johnson has gone from sitting at desks at Harrisonville High School to a desk in the West Wing of the White House.

Malachi O’Brien, the lead pastor at the Church at Pleasant Ridge, got to witness history firsthand earlier this month, standing in the Oval Office watching as President Donald Trump signed a proclamation creating the White House Office of Faith.

ARCHIE – The city has contracted HDR Engineering of Kansas City to provide an engineering study of the city’s existing streets and sidewalks, indicating where safety improvements could be made.

Last night, the city of Peculiar unanimously approved an interim city administrator at its regular scheduled meeting.

Cass County commissioners have imposed a second moratorium on accepting or processing data center applications within the county.

PLEASANT HILL – For the first time in many years, this summer’s livestock auction will be at a new location.

PLEASANT HILL – The city council unanimously adopted a bill that allows residents in single-family homes within the city limits to keep and maintain backyard chickens.

ADRIAN – Delays from the post office are creating some issues for water customers in the city.

PECULIAR – An employee of the public works department is being heralded as a hero after discovering and protecting a young boy from frigid temperatures last month.

The second person charged in the fentanyl overdosing death of a Harrisonville teen is now in custody in the Cass County Jail, being held with no bond.

GARDEN CITY – After several months of delay, DF Real Estate LLC of Overland Park, Kansas, has announced that groundbreaking for a travel center on the north side of 7 Highway along State Route Z will happen in late spring or early summer.

Several major road projects have been on the drawing board in Harrisonville for months, and it appears work may be beginning soon, which could create several obstacles for drivers around town.

PECULIAR – After more than three years on staff, City Administrator Mickey Ary will be stepping down Feb. 14.

Two Harrisonville residents have been arrested and charged in connection with the fentanyl-related death of a 16-year-old Harrisonville High School sophomore.