In the early morning hours of October 6th, we received a call about a car that had just been stolen on the south end of town. Officers had b...

October 15, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present. ...

FALL IS TREE PLANTING SEASON! Have a professional do the job to insure the best possible outcome in the years ahead. Tree planting by Gary T...

Today, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with Leeton Police Chief Rick Stropes and the Missouri State Fire Marshal...

John Rollin Hiser passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Per his wishes, no services are scheduled. John was born on April 30, 1943, in G...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Jaxon Ray Bechtel, age 18, of Harrisonville, Missouri, who left this wo...

  October 22, 2025 2025 marks 90 years since Dr. Ellett first opened Ellett Hospital in 1935.  To help commemorate this great milestone the ...

  Chilly start: Most of us dipped into the upper 30's this morning. S ame for tomorrow morning: Only the 'frost possible area'...