Harrisonville PD seeks help with wanted subject

The Harrisonville Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached photographs and videos. This is related to an ongoing theft investigation at Love's Truck Stop.

If you have any information, please contact us at 816-380-8940 and request to speak with Officer Pruitt.

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From the city of Harrisonville regarding 2 highway resurfacing project

We want to make you aware of an upcoming traffic project that will be impacting the Harrisonville community.

@MoDOT Kansas City will be resurfacing MO-2 Highway, between Independence Street and MO-ZZ Highway. The project will use a pilot car operation on eastbound and westbound MO 2, as crews will close one lane at a time.

Work will begin at Independence St, and move east to MO-ZZ.

The project is expected to begin the week of April 13, and last until Saturday, June 6.

This is not a complete closure, but motorist might experience delays. All work is weather permitting.

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Reality Day in Hume ends on high note

A huge THANK YOU to all of the incredible employers and community partners who showed up as the boots on the ground for Reality Day. You are the reason this event was possible!

Because of you, almost 200 students had the opportunity to build real-world financial skills, explore careers, and connect with opportunities beyond high school. This truly was something bigger than any one person or organization… COMMUNITY IS STRENGTH.

Schedule included opening speaker Josh Cook, Pick-A-Panel sessions by various industry partners, team building through Wildwood Outdoor Education Center, a budget simulation, excavation demonstration, social media brand demonstration, a Planetarium by Missouri S&T, panel of students who shared their post high school experience and lunch.

Thank you to the MU Extension in Bates County, rootEd, and the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation for hosting at Hume R-8 Hornets along with our amazing community partners—focuses on helping students build financial skills and explore post–high school options.

All of us together through time, energy, and willingness to invest in students made a lasting impact.

We also appreciate your patience with the emails, phishing hiccups, and any confusion leading up to the event —thank you for rolling with it!

Thank you again for showing up, giving back, and making Reality Day such a success!

Social media will not let me tag everyone, but we will list the community partners who showed up: up: Peerless Products, Inc., MoDOT Southwest, MissouriWalnut Creek Agri Service LLC, Bates County Memorial Hospital, Bates County Sheriff's Office, Dirks Heavy Contractors, West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, Thomas Industrial Coatings, 9F Manufacturing, Ozarks Technical Community College, Ellett Memorial Hospital, Bates County Memorial Hospital, Josh’s Vault Joshua Rushing - Clinch Realty, Mystical Misfits, Midwestern Ox Productions, State Technical College of Missouri, Pittsburg State University, Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, Fort Scott Community College, Lusso Porcelain & Design, Murphy Family Ventures, Washington University, and Deems Automotive.

Submitted with our thanks

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Special operation insures registered sex offender compliance

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the United States Marshals Service – Western District of Missouri, conducted Operation Accountability, a multi-agency sex offender employment verification operation in northern Cass County

The operation included participation from nine additional law enforcement agencies across Missouri and Kansas.

Deputies verified employment information for 41 registered sex offenders working within the 64012 and 64083 zip codes, including the communities of Belton, Raymore, and Lake Winnebago.

As a result of the operation, nine state and two federal violations were identified and remain under investigation.

“These types of operations are essential to ensuring and verifying the accuracy of offender registration information that they provide, and maintaining compliance,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.

Operation Accountability demonstrates the strong collaboration among regional law enforcement agencies and their shared commitment to protecting the community and holding offenders accountable.

Anyone with information regarding a non-compliant or absconded sex offender is encouraged to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office or their local Sheriff’s Office.

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Drying out for now, but more rain incoming next week

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Obituary - Gary Page

Gary Page passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home in Clinton, Missouri.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

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Obituary - Tevina Marie Eicher

Tevina Marie Eicher, age 46, Mound City, Kansas passed away Monday, March 23, 2026.  

A benefit dinner will be held 5 pm to 9 pm Saturday, March 26, 2026 at the Sugar Valley Lakes Club House.  A memorial service will be held 1 pm April 4, 2026 to celebrate Tevina and her recently deceased mother, Vickie.  The gathering will be held at the First Baptist Church, Mound City.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Tevina Eicher Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

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Bates County Courthouse sidewalk project update

By all appearances, the sidewalk project at the Bates County Courthouse is compete with easy steps and full hand rails. In coming weeks, new grass will appear giving a very 'complete' look all the way around. 

Remember, main Courthouse access is on the South side but thanks to new sidewalks, you'll have an easy walk from any direction.


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