Harrisonville News

For many students spring break provides an opportunity for rest and relaxation, but for several youth in the Harrisonville area, spring break 2010 provided an opportunity for local mission work.Mike Royal, youth pastor at Antioch Southern Baptist Church organized Spring Break Mission 2010 as a way for middle school and high school students to reach ...

On July 1 Debra Workman will return to Nevada High School in a new role. Principal. Workman, who taught in Nevada from 1989-1993, comes to Nevada after spending the past five years as an assistant principal at Raymore-Peculiar High School.

Michael McCoy of Archie, Missouri and Vicki Kershner of Butler, Missouri are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ashlee McCoy to Matthew Aaron McCubbin, son of William and Kimberly McCubbin of Harrisonville, Missouri.

Driving while drowsy is something few Americans may take into consideration when they get behind the wheel, but according to the National Sleep Foundation, it can be as dangerous as drunk driving.

U.S. census forms will soon be arriving in mailboxes around Cass County and throughout the nation as the Census Bureau hopes to take a complete count of those residing within the United States.Numbers collected by the census are used to apportion congressional seats and to distribute nearly $300 billion in federal funds each year according to the ...

Immunization clinics sponsored by Cass County Health Department will cease at the end of March.Because of a shortage of nursing staff due to layoffs, the Cass County Health Department has revised its schedule of walk-in immunization clinics.

The Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are increasing their presence in the area.The group, whose red jackets distinguish them from other guests at ribbon cuttings and grand openings, consists of business leaders in the community who promote economic development in Harrisonville.Cherry Mickelson, executive director of the chamber, ...

Emergency crews have shut down northbound 291 Highway north of Harrisonville, Mo., after a tractor-trailer became entangled in power lines.

Missouri 291 near Harrisonville was shut down for more than an hour this morning because of downed power lines and a natural gas leak.The highway was shut down about 5:30 a.m. between East Waters Road and East 237th Street north of Harrisonville, according to the Cass County Sheriffs Department.Traffic was being forced to turnaround and told to ...

A Harrisonville man once believed to be an underboss in Kansas Citys organized crime family pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to operating an illegal sports gambling business.William D. Cammisano Jr., 60, admitted that from March 1, 2006, to March 31, 2009, he collected about $1.14 million in wagers that bettors placed through a toll-free ...

Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Harrisonville, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to conducting an illegal gambling business that relied on a website with a computer server located in Costa Rica.

Harrisonville teen Reyes 'Esteban' Olivas will be tried as an adult in the murder of his 14-year-old cousin Katie Rios, a court has ruled.Olivas, 16, was certified to be tried as an adult by Division 4 Associate Circuit Judge Thomas Campbell during a certification hearing Feb.

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. a 'Both directions of Mo. 291 were closed Thursday morning as crews worked to clear live electrical wires and gasoline from the street.

Vandalism was a topic of discussion at the Harrisonville Park Board meeting Tuesday.Park and Recreation director Chris Cotten said someone vandalized City Park during the weekend.'There was some major vandalism Friday night and into Saturday morning,' he said.

Most Americans dona t get enough sleep. Lack of sleep has been linked to several serious diseases including heart disease, obesity, even cancer.

A 16-year-old boy accused in the stabbing death of a teenage relative was certified Friday to stand trial as an adult, according the Cass County authorities.Reyes E. Olivas of Harrisonville was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the slaying of 14-year-old Katie Rios.

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. - Katie Rios, just 14, was found stabbed to death in her Harrisonville home in January.

A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested Friday in connection with damage sustained to several vehicles on U.S. 71 Highway when rocks were thrown on them.After being questioned and arrested by detectives with the Harrisonville Police Department, the juvenile was referred to the Juvenile Justice Center.The damage to property began Jan.

Harrisonville grappled its way to a 54-17 victory against Grandview in the last home wrestling match of the season.

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. - " A teenager was arrested this week for allegedly throwing rocks off a US 71 Highway overpass, and investigators say several more arrests are pending.