PLEASANT HILL — Just a handful of hours after the boil advisory was lifted last week, water problems and how to avoid them in the future were the primary point of discussion at the city council meeting.

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.

BUTLER — Michael Gulling, owner of Michael G’s Greenhouses, likes to speak in parables. Pausing outside his greenhouses in northeastern Bates County at the end of his 40th season, he said, “I’ve planted thousands of seeds through the years.”

PECULIAR — The board of aldermen is on the cusp of approving arguably the biggest business design plans the city has ever seen, but residents spoke out Monday night urging the board to slow down and make an informed decision that will drastically change their lives.

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.

PLEASANT HILL — A highly-anticipated retail announcement was made at the June 10 city council meeting, but nothing new is coming to town. Instead, a current retail business is planning to build a larger store.

ADRIAN – The board of aldermen voted Monday night to give the city some added enforcement capabilities against tall grass and weeds in the city.

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.

COLUMBIA – Today, Governor Mike Parson kicked off the first project within Missouri's Improve I-70 Program with an official groundbreaking ceremony.

PLEASANT HILL — Mayor John King was quick to address the elephant in the room Monday night at the city council meeting.

PECULIAR — The city of Peculiar is dipping into the surplus American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from a previous water project to replace five, non-working fire hydrants with new ones.

Christopher M. Marshall of Peculiar was sentenced to life in prison, plus 50 years for the April 2023 murder of his girlfriend, Alyssa Jordan.

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Monday that Herschel Young is not eligible to run for Associate County Commissioner in Cass County. In a 6-1 ruling, the court said, “The …

As of 1 p.m. today, the city of Pleasant Hill has lifted the boil advisory that began Thursday.

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.

A major water line break on the south end of town has caused a lot of water line breaks through Pleasant Hill this morning. The city of Pleasant Hill has issued an immediate water restriction emergency and a boil water advisory this morning.

This year marks the 175th anniversary of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, which makes it one of the oldest institutions in the county.

After months of no action, the state’s case against Pleasant Hill resident Lisa Anderson moved forward last week.

A traffic stop Saturday led to a pair of arrests and felony drug charges in Freeman.

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.