Bates County Farm Bureau annual meeting set for August 27th

 

Pursuit Ends Safely in Fontana with Suspects in Custody

Today, Miami County deputies assisted the Osawatomie Police Department with a vehicle pursuit that extended beyond city limits and into the county. As the pursuit continued in the area around Fontana, a deputy assumed control and prepared to initiate a tactical vehicle intervention maneuver.

Before the maneuver was executed, the suspect vehicle came to a stop near the intersection of Lone Elm and E. North Street in Fontana as the patrol vehicle pulled alongside. Fortunately, no vehicles were damaged during the incident.

The occupants of the suspect vehicle were taken into custody by the Osawatomie Police Department without incident. OPD is currently leading the investigation.

Rich Hill Yard of the Month

 

Ready Set Grow Yard of  the Month honors for August go to Terrie D. Johnson at 604 N. 2nd Street. in Rich Hill, Mo. She has lived in the home built by Jeff Drox, owner of Roof Power Solar for three years and proudly maintains the immaculate street view seen here. 

Reminder: Harrisonville Board of Aldermen meeting tonight

MEETING: The Board of Aldermen will hold their 1st August meeting tonight at 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with a Work Session to follow.

Video of the meeting is available on the City’s YouTube channel. LINK >> https://bit.ly/3x0tFwY

To view the agendas for tonight's meetings, visit >> https://harrisonvillemo.portal.civicclerk.com/

REMINDER: This is the first Monday of the month, so please avoid parking in the American Legion parking lot, as they will also have a meeting tonight.

Street work begins today in Rich Hill

Work will start on August 7th due to all the locates not being in on time.

Please be advised that Rich Hill City Crews will begin street maintenance work the week of August 4, 2025, through August 8, 2025 (weather and conditions permitting).
Work Location: McCombs Street – from Walnut Street to Cedar Street

Scope of Work: Crew will be cutting ditches and removing existing pavement as part of the street improvement project.

Traffic Impact: There may be temporary road closures in the work area. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and exercise caution when traveling near construction zones.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our city’s infrastructure.

Courtesy city of Rich Hill

2025 Hume Rodeo Queen, Evie-Lyn Lewis

Congratulations to Evie-Lyn Lewis, 2025 Hume Rodeo Queen crowned during ceremonies on Saturday. She sold a total of 12,610 rodeo and colt tickets- great job, Evie-Lyn!

Obituary - Bret Clark

Bret A. Clark, 68, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his home. 

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053.

A full obituary will be available shortly.

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