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 …
PLEASANT HILL —- The longest standing and only locally-owned pizza place in Pleasant Hill is celebrating 55 years in business for the month of September.
Guido’s Pizza …
PLEASANT HILL —- Allen Prince, the alleged shooter at Price Chopper on May 25 has been ordered by the court to receive a mental examination to see if he lacks the capacity to understand the …
PLEASANT HILL – Television production crews are slated to be in Pleasant Hill next week to tape an episode of the FOX television show, “Kitchen Nightmares.”
The City Council met in special …
PLEASANT HILL — The Pleasant Hill City Council was informed Monday night the annual Cass County Fair had netted nearly $90,000 for the city. However, questions about how much it was actually …
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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The festival season is upon us and the month-plus of local celebrations kicks off Saturday with Peculiar’s first “End of Summer” event. The end of summer event is being held by the Peculiar …
PLEASANT HILL — “No” seemed to the be the word of the night for the city council Monday, as it rejected requests to accommodate a marijuana store and also rejected engineers’ plans for a …
PLEASANT HILL — Police responded to reports of a man carrying a rifle in the downtown area on Aug. 13. When they arrived, police found the man, but the gun in question was a BB gun.
PLEASANT HILL — Despite rumors to the contrary, the bridge replacement on 7 Highway on the city’s south side is still on schedule and should be open later this year.
Since February, the …
PLEASANT HILL — Monday night the city council approved three additional stop signs around downtown and discussed improvements on traffic and parking on Veterans Parkway.
The service with Cass County will be a $1,500 minimum base fee that covers the first 125 calls and after that it is $12 per call.
PLEASANT HILL — As one of his first official acts, newly appointed police chief, Dennis Kleyh, addressed the city council Monday night including a conversation about possibly removing the city’s dispatch service.
Now in its seventh year, the Pleasant Hill Theatrical Guild will be performing with its largest cast with a presentation of “The Addams Family” on July 24 and 25. The show will be performed at the United Methodist Church, 1300 Lexington Road in Pleasant Hill.
With the Independence Day celebrations complete, attention now turns to Pleasant Hill for the 2026 Cass County Fair. The fair begins Tuesday and runs through July 19.
PLEASANT HILL- While going to the movies used to be a go-to activity, the rise of streaming services has lowered this popularity. Peoples Theater has been trying to keep the citizens of Pleasant Hill coming to the movies.
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.
JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced Tuesday morning his office is launching a performance audit of the city of Pleasant Hill, as well as an audit of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Division.
This summer, Cass County residents will decide where the money for the road and bridge department comes from moving forward.
PLEASANT HILL – A 27-year-old man fired multiple rounds from a .243 bolt-action rifle, mortally wounding one woman and injuring a Price Chopper employee before shooting himself Monday.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct a flagging operation with a pilot car on 58 Highway in Cass County beginning next week.
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.
PLEASANT HILL — After nearly four years of serving as police chief, Tommy Wright has announced he will be retiring, effective June 1.
PLEASANT HILL – The Goppert Foundation is proud to announce a recent donation in support of the Pleasant Hill FFA Chapter, responding to a grant request submitted by the Pleasant Hill FFA Boosters.
PLEASANT HILL – The Goppert Foundation has selected the Cass County Public Library as a recipient of a $50,000 donation to progress their initiative to bring The StoryWalk Project to life;
PLEASANT HILL — James Elder made the decision to not cut down a dead shingle oak tree in his front yard and instead leave it for wildlife.
That oak tree is now the home to a family of four great horned owls.
PLEASANT HILL — The Missouri Department of Transportation has begun conducting various lane closures on southbound 7 Highway for sidewalk and ADA improvements until Aug. 15.
What was a family-owned rock quarry business became a family-owned golf course business 35 years ago north of Harrisonville.
PLEASANT HILL — On April 10, Cass County deputies were dispatched to the area of 215th Street and Watts Road, East of CC Highway for a vehicle that was swept up in flood waters.
After all of the votes have been totaled, the Harrisonville School District Prop One bond issue question passed with flying colors Tuesday night.
PLEASANT HILL — The city council had a lengthy discussion about the 2027 fiscal budget, but ultimately decided to pass it with the understanding a new excavator was removed and amendments can be made.
After receiving several complaints, the Pleasant Hill Police Department recently put out a statement reminding residents motor vehicles such as electric scooters and mini bikes are not permitted on city roads without a licensed driver.
Cass County officials are working to slow down drivers who are taking the rural route around the closed “Green Bridge” on 7 Highway.
PLEASANT HILL — Dog sledding through the snow is a well-known form of racing and transportation in winter climates, but Missouri dogs can pull just as well without the snow.
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.
Christopher Mathew has been the choir director at Harrisonville high school for 26 years, but after this school year he will be retiring.
On Saturday, a team from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Pleasant Hill Police Department jumped into the freezing waters at Longview Lake for the Missouri Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
PLEASANT HILL — The city council and mayor announced they will no longer be putting use tax on the April ballot and will instead do it in a different election cycle.
PLEASANT HILL — Residents had been warned it was coming, but now the date has been set.
PLEASANT HILL — In July 2024, the city council approved a large development in the northeast corner of 163rd Street and 7 Highway for a relocated and expanded Cosentino’s Price Chopper.
A new Missouri law went into effect Jan. 1 that will bring Stop the Bleed kits to schools and require designated staff to receive training.
The April election candidate filing ended on Dec. 30 and the final certification is Jan. 27. Many cities and schools have positions that will be up for election, as well as a few fire stations, hospital boards and water departments.
To many people in the Pleasant Hill area, the Dr. Fred L. Seevers Memorial Bridge, or better known as the “green bridge,” has become a symbol of community.
Regardless of the sentimental value, the bridge has deteriorated to the point that it needs to be removed, according to MoDOT officials.
PLEASANT HILL — A new project is underway at the Cass County Public Library site on the south side of town.
PLEASANT HILL — At the city council meeting Monday night, Kristen Dorman was named the new city administrator.
PLEASANT HILL — Last Monday marked the start of the 2025 bond project construction for the middle school addition and the athletic upgrades.
PLEASANT HILL — The longstanding green bridge is set to be torn down and replaced in spring of 2026, so Cass County officials have been working to make sure the detour route is ready for emergency vehicles.
The April election candidate filing begins on Tuesday and will be open until 5 p.m. Dec. 30.
PLEASANT HILL – Crews are still trucking along on the police station renovations from the bond in April of 2024, and they expect to be done with it by the end of January.
Typically when colder weather arrives with winter, fire officials say it’s not uncommon for residential fires to increase. However, this year, temperatures have been moderate, so the increased number of fires has raised some concerns.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Christmas events are already in the works with tree lightings and more holiday fun coming soon.
As fall festivals come to an end, it is now time for holiday events to arrive. Halloween trunk-or-treats and haunted trails are coming all around Cass and Bates counties this month for candy-filled fun.
A well-known hunter in his town, Nelson DesCombes has traveled the country with family and friends to get the best and most beautiful hunts.
Local school bond issues approved in the spring will soon be making big changes in two districts.
Pleasant Hill schools will be transitioning grades and repurposing the elementary school, and Adrian schools are adding a new gymnasium, a mezzanine, and varsity locker rooms.
PLEASANT HILL – Chris Rodriguez is the new owner of The Creamery that recently reopened for business, and while the restaurant isn’t back to what it was before, he has plans for its future.
PLEASANT HILL – The Cass County Fairgrounds could be heard a block away by the sound of horns, engines roaring and the LifeFlight Eagle helicopter taking off over the crowd.
PLEASANT HILL — Mayor John King dropped a bombshell announcement near the end of the Monday’s city council meeting.
Following the staff reports portion of the meeting, King told the council he accepted City Administrator Shelby Teufel’s resignation on Aug. 18. Teufel will step down Sept. 17.
PLEASANT HILL — Police Chief Tommy Wright is excited to begin a program where he and his staff teach a handful of residents about the department and how it operates.
PLEASANT HILL — Just 10 days after re-opening three upgraded parks, the city council was split on an ordinance relating to dogs and smoking.
PLEASANT HILL — A planned Missouri Department of Transportation project that’s scheduled to begin in the spring has entities in northern Cass County looking for alternate routes.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting regarding the replacement of the 7 Highway bridge south of Pleasant Hill that goes over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail.
PLEASANT HILL — Before city officials could even cut a ribbon to re-open City Park after its renovation Friday morning, dozens of children were smiling and laughing as they ran around the upgraded playground and splash pad.
PLEASANT HILL — Residents will see another part of the voter-approved 2024 bond issue taking shape in the near future as the city council approved construction bids for a project Monday night.
PLEASANT HILL — A small greenhouse operation called Paula’s Petals, located at 33607 E. 199th St., is growing more than just flowers.
Owned by Paula McCloskey, the business now features more than 500 varieties of flowers and plants, and continues to expand its reach far beyond just the local area.
PLEASANT HILL — This year’s Cass County Fair, which officially begins Sunday, will feature one bright, shiny new addition. The city paid Hanson Sports, LLC to add new and larger bleachers on the south side of the rodeo arena.
School district administrators are either having to adjust their cell phone policies to align with new state legislation or they have been given a better way to help police their current policy.
If you’re looking for a city fireworks show Friday night, there will be plenty to pick from this year.
In less than two months, dozens of Cass County properties will be auctioned off if the owners don’t pay their unpaid taxes.
Area school districts fared well in the annual school bus inspection program when the results were recently announced.
Residents in the area are warned to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills which have recently been discovered.
PLEASANT HILL — School is officially out for the summer, but city officials are urging residents to avoid the local parks until the construction is completely finished.
RAYTOWN — Tyne Wilson said some of her graduating classmates may remember her as being Ms. Pleasant Hill for her love of the school and town, but she had one simple message for her fellow students at last Thursday’s commencement.
A plea hearing for Lisa Anderson scheduled for Tuesday afternoon has been delayed until June 9 in the case where she stands accused of stealing funds from the Oakland Cemetery Association.
It’s already high school graduation season, and it officially kicks off tonight and continues through May 18.
PLEASANT HILL — After graduating from Rockhurst College in 1997, Paul Canaan always thought he wanted to live in Kansas City and make a career there.
PLEASANT HILL — A month after taking the first steps on improving bleachers at the Cass County Fairgrounds, the city council took one more step in making it a reality Monday night.
PLEASANT HILL — With high school graduations just around the corner, this year’s senior class will continue a tradition started a few years ago during the pandemic.
In addition to the school district bond questions passing last week, the city of Peculiar’s proposition was also approved by voters at the April 8 election.
Surrounded by family, friends and a century of memories, Pleasant Hill resident Doug Thrutchley reached a milestone that few live to see, his 100th birthday on Saturday.
PLEASANT HILL — This year’s Cass County Fair Rodeo has a chance of being the most attended one yet in its 31-year history because of action taken by the city council Monday night.
PLEASANT HILL — In less than two weeks, voters will decide if the local school district passes a no-tax increase $18.4 million bond issue that impacts and improves every building.
PLEASANT HILL — It’s been nearly a year since voters approved a bond issue to improve the animal shelter, but the plans are now beginning to take shape.
PLEASANT HILL – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will make daily lane closures on northbound 7 Highway at various locations between 163rd Street and Richland Parkway.
School administrators in Cass and Bates counties are hoping last week’s snowstorm was the last round of impactful winter weather.
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.
PLEASANT HILL – The board of education has finalized a list of district-wide improvement projects related to the $18.4 million bond issue that voters will see on the ballot in April.
PLEASANT HILL – The city council seems to be edging closer to approving a letter of intent between the city and the Historic District concerning the development of Gray’s Lot.
Just a couple of days after champagne was popped and the new year was celebrated, Mother Nature reminded a large portion of the country winter is here.
Although roads are beginning to be cleared off since the snow stopped early this morning, school districts are canceling classes for Tuesday.
Districts that have already canceled school include …
PLEASANT HILL – Now that it’s nearly the end of the year, it’s the time for giving.
The city of Pleasant Hill was given a large sum of money similar to what Santa might give this time of the year.
PLEASANT HILL – A Sweet Expression, the candy shop in downtown, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Store owner Debbie Aiman is planning a special event on Dec. 14, to celebrate the occasion.
PLEASANT HILL – At its next meeting on Dec. 17, the board of education will have four options to consider regarding the capital projects funded with the district’s upcoming bond issue.
The holiday season is upon us and community events are coming soon in cities throughout Cass and Bates counties.
PLEASANT HILL – Municipal Court Administrator Whitney Weber has received an award of merit from the Western Association of Court Administrators.
It’s been nearly a year and a half since Lisa Anderson, of Pleasant Hill, was arrested and charged, but her trial was recently pushed to next year.
A Pleasant Hill Elementary School student is hospitalized in after a large tree branch fell during recess Tuesday.
