In its first meeting of the new year, the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen adopted a legislative agenda, signaling issues the city supports or opposes in the Missouri State Legislature.
While there have been several actions which have seemingly created controversy about the board, Brower acknowledged the No. 1 issue was actions taken about a book in the library, “It’s Perfectly Normal.”
In a recent state of the city address, Peculiar Mayor Doug Stark revealed ambitious plans for the construction of a cutting-edge data storage and technology park named Project Harper.
The Republican civil war in the Missouri Senate reached a new crescendo of strife Tuesday, when Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden stripped four members of their committee chairs and declared he was acting against “a small group of swamp creatures.”
The local fast-food restaurant known for its grilled food and frozen treats opened last Thursday after being closed for nearly eight months due to a fire.
Harrisonville Police Chief John Hofer has told the city he is planning to retire in the next few months.
Missouri Department of Transportation crews working on the bridge replacement and intersection improvement project on 7 Highway South will extend lane and ramp closures at the intersection of 7 Highway and I-49.
January 5 07:48, Locust St., non-injury motor vehicle accident. 11:07, 2400 block of E. Mechanic St., domestic disturbance. 14:52, 2400 block of E. Mechanic St., stealing. 19:20, …
January 1 00:36, State Route 58 and S. Madison, Raymore, the Criminal Apprehension Unit conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the driver being issued a summons for driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
At its November meeting, the Cass County Library Board served punch and cake in a send-off party for then director Dan Brower. While the party was congenial, it likely did little to salve the wounds Brower said he felt after serving the library for over six years.
The Harrisonville Public School Foundation will begin presenting new scholarships for Harrisonville High School seniors in May.
The early outlook for farmers in 2024 is not good, at least that is the prospectus provided to area farmers and ranchers at the 100th annual Cass County Soils and Crops Conference, which was held …
The Drexel School District didn’t have to go far to find its next superintendent. In fact, the board of education just looked within its own district doors.
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 …
With temperatures expected to be around minus-five degrees and wind chills even colder in the morning, some schools have already begun canceling Tuesday classes.
The board of aldermen voted last Monday night to build a culvert on Missouri Street from Hazel to Main. The cost is to not exceed $15,000.
The history of this conference dates back to 1923, when thousands of people gathered to participate in what was called at that time “Clover and Prosperity Day.”
The Harrisonville Public School Foundation is once again offering Major Saver cards for sale through students in grades K-5.
PECULIAR — Appearing on April 2 ballots will be a $4 million general obligation bond earmarked in the budget for building a new police station and municipal court after the board of aldermen unanimously voted to approve the second reading of a bill at its Jan. 4 meeting.
December 18 10:15, 17200 block of State Route 58, Raymore, in reference assist the Missouri Children’s Division. 17:16, 155th and Prairie Lane, Raymore, regarding possible suspicious …
December 18 00:27, 700 block of State Route J, motor vehicle accident. 00:34, 700 block of State Route J, motor vehicle accident. 08:59, 200 block of Shari Dr. , domestic disturbance. …
December 29 15:26, 300 block of Bird Ave., burglary breaking & entering. December 30 12:09, 2500 block of N. State Route 291, property found. 13:15, 1000 block of N. …
Associate Circuit Judge Jeff Cox died Friday night in what the Missouri Highway Patrol is calling a medical emergency while driving on I-49 just south of Peculiar.
A 47-year-old Harrisonville man faces several charges after being arrested on Saturday, and he remains in the Cass County jail.
School districts have already begun canceling classes for Tuesday due to inclement weather.