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.
WARRENSBURG – A University of Central Missouri fashion student debuted her collection during Kansas City Fashion Week last month.
Dave Powell and Keith Stidham, co-owners of Powell’s Exteriors KC in Pleasant Hill, are coordinating their second-annual “Windows for Warriors” nominations campaign this month.
PLEASANT HILL – The city has given its approval as a member of the Middle Big Creek Subdistrict Sewer System to increase by $12 million the $106 million in revenue bonds approved in 2021-22 for infrastructure improvements and expansion.
Beginning today, MoDOT crews will start working to make improvements at the intersection of 291 Highway and 58 Highway (Hubach Hill Road) between Raymore and Pleasant Hill.
A Kansas City author has written and self-published a memoir that contains several references to Pleasant Hill.
PLEASANT HILL – After a number of water-line breaks this summer, Pleasant Hill city administrators are asking residents for patience as the issues are addressed.
Most Cass County residents probably never realized when their 911 emergency call dispatching services between the county’s five dispatching centers were converted over to a new, globalized software system that improves emergency service response times.
Grady Alig, 15, a sophomore at Pleasant Hill High School, accepted a certificate of appreciation from Pleasant Hill Mayor John King at a recent city council meeting.
Beginning tomorrow, 7 Highway through Pleasant Hill will be under construction for about three weeks.
PLEASANT HILL — Price Chopper and the city of Pleasant Hill have reached an agreement on a new store to be developed at the northeast corner of 163rd Street and 7 Highway.
PLEASANT HILL — Jence Griffith is relatively new to the sport of rodeo, but he’s quickly developed a skill for bareback riding and it was on display Friday night.
PLEASANT HILL — Beginning Tuesday, the city will become a lot more crowded as visitors flood in for the Cass County Fair.
The opening ceremony is set for 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds, which are located at 308 W Commercial Street, just a couple of blocks west of downtown.
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.
PLEASANT HILL — The future of farming could involve fully autonomous vehicles and equipment, and one company out of Illinois was here in Cass County earlier this month putting it on display.
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.
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.
PLEASANT HILL — Mayor John King was quick to address the elephant in the room Monday night at the city council meeting.
As of 1 p.m. today, the city of Pleasant Hill has lifted the boil advisory that began Thursday.
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.
After months of no action, the state’s case against Pleasant Hill resident Lisa Anderson moved forward last week.
PLEASANT HILL — On Monday night, the city council heard two major proposals for development of the downtown area, but no decision was taken on either one of them.
PLEASANT HILL — Brice Randolph, a student at Pleasant Hill Intermediate School, is looking forward to this year’s Railroad Days, which begins Friday and ends Sunday.
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.
PLEASANT HILL — Last week, two residents adamantly spoke out about a planned development south of the Cass County Library building that was passed last month.
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.
PLEASANT HILL — Improvements to city parks, the police station, animal shelter and water and sewer infrastructure, along with the chance to bring in tax dollars on out-of-state purchases will all be on the ballot April 2.
PLEASANT HILL — A video taken by a neighbor that’s gone viral and caused an uproar was sent to the police department, resulting in a local resident facing municipal charges.
In the …
Nancy Miller was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by Mayor John King during the annual mayor’s appreciation dinner Dec. 8.
Skylar Martin was one of hundreds who helped decorate the White House on the weekend after Thanksgiving, and one of a few who decorated the Gold Star tree.
PLEASANT HILL — Video games have oft been derided as an unproductive use of time and are thus relegated to free time. Nevertheless, competitive video gaming persisted, and in recent years many high …
PLEASANT HILL — City Administrator Shelby Teufel addressed the council about a change the staff is making regarding the burn ban the city has been under since late July. The initial ban prohibited …
