Strong to severe storm possible this evening and tonight

This is a challenging forecast for this evening and overnight, with the potential for strong to severe storms. The area may remain capped, which would significantly reduce storm chances. 

If storms develop this evening, a few could be severe, with damaging winds and large hail as the main hazards. With so many outdoor events this evening, any storm that develops will be hazardous due to lighting. 

The most likely timing for storms across eastern KS and western MO is after seven this evening and then shifting east later in the night/ overnight.

Obituary - Ruby Jane Gillaspie

Ruby Jane Gillaspie, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

Happy Retirement Betty!

After 48 years of being a pharmacy technician and 9 years with Summers Pharmacy, Betty is retiring!! Come by the store today and help wish Betty a happy retirement!!

Harrisonville welcomes new police officer

Officer Presten Kolars has joined the Harrisonville Police Department! Officer Kolars was hired by HPD and sponsored through the Cass County Sheriffs Office Academy. 

After completing and graduating from the police academy last week, Officer Kolars was sworn in this morning and got straight to work serving the community!

Help welcome Officer Kolars to HPD and the community!

Obituary - Scott Bush

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Scott Anthony Bush (Osceola, Missouri), whose life came to an end after a car accident on June 24, 2024 at the age of 16, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Scott Anthony shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Scott Anthony farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 29th 2024 at 11:00 AM. at the Freedom Tabernacle Osceola, MO

Bates County Elks Lodge Golf Tournament

All proceeds go to local scholarships.

Obituary - Matthew Henry DeWitte

Matthew Henry DeWitte passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at the age of 48. He was born August 26, 1975, in Grand Rapids, MI to Ross and Jean DeWitte. Matthew loved doing scrap metal for a living and loved taking care of his pigs and chickens. He was known for his big heart and helping people and he was a huge talker!

Matthew leaves behind his children: Christopher Matthew DeWitte, Ft. Scott, KS, Ross Allyn DeWitte, Nevada, MO, Hazel Abear (Albert Coats), Mississippi, and Matthew Henry DeWitte, Jr., Goodman, MO; a sister, Jennifer Cowan; four grandchildren; his parents, Ross and Jean DeWitte, Belton, MO; and his significant-other, Deanna Hed, Nevada, MO. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A gathering to celebrate Matthew’s life will be at 1:00p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Gunn Park, Shelter House #5 in Ft. Scott, KS.

Obituary - John Morton Eador

John Morton Eador, 82, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Nathan Richard Healthcare Center of Nevada. John was born on May 31, 1942 in Nevada, MO to Willis Earl and Mary Minerva (Griffith) Eador. He married Erma Meacham on June 1, 1963. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2009.

John grew up in Nevada and graduated with the Nevada High School Class of 1960. He was a long-time member of the Antique Auto Club and was a member of the Nazarene Church. John worked as a manager for Shorten Funeral Home for many years. From 1971-1997, John worked for the Nevada Police Department. He then worked at Ferry Funeral Home for 10 years until his retirement. John enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially on the Marmaton River & at Stockton Lake.

Survivors include three sons, Kendall Eador, Grandview, MO, Martin Eador (Lisa), Nevada, MO, Paul Eador (Sherri) Nevada, MO; grandchildren, Christopher (Heather), Samuel, Paige, Dalton (Kaitlyn), Ashton, Kierston, Kendra, Scott (Sopphia), and Dominick; 9 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bob Eador (Betty), Nevada, MO; sisters, Glenda McGarraugh and Sharon Sikes (Everett), both of Nevada, MO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; his parents; a daughter, Tammy Eador; and a brother, Bill Eador.

Memorial services will be at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home. A private family inurnment will follow.