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Gallick bill to overturn voter-approved paid sick leave clears Senate committee
By: Clara Bates Missouri Independent JEFFERSON CITY - A Republican-led push to overturn the paid sick leave law adopted by Missouri...
Mar 27, 20253 min read


Missouri state senator says a 'sexual predator' works in the Capitol building
Sen. Stephen Webber said during floor debate that ‘powerful people’ are protecting the accused but he could not reveal the name because...
Mar 27, 20253 min read


Prop A, as passed, could hamstring business and economy
Adjustments to voter-approved measure to ensure prosperity By State Rep. Sherri Gallick (District 62) Sherri.Gallick@house.mo.gov There...
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Folklore grows regarding Alford appearance
By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com Disinformation regarding Monday’s town hall appearance by U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.)...
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Missouri’s grocery shelves feel impact of bird flu
Egg prices are expected to increase by 20% in 2025, largely due to the spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza. This story was...
Feb 21, 20255 min read


Brattin bill seeks to criminalize certain drag shows witnessed by children
Opponents say the bill’s language is too broad, affecting age-appropriate shows and theater performances By Annelise Hanshaw Missouri...
Feb 21, 20252 min read


New paid sick leave requirement targeted by Missouri Republicans
The bill sponsor, Belton's Sherri Gallick, says businesses worry that employees will take advantage of Proposition A, which requires most...
Feb 21, 20254 min read


Belton author releases debut novel today
Author, educator, and Belton resident AJ Whitney is excited to announce the release of her debut novel Sovereign, published by Blue...
Feb 21, 20252 min read


Distinguished Ray-Pec alumni announced
PECULIAR – The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces the 2025 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award: Emily Craig,...
Feb 21, 20255 min read


Rotary names Students of the Month
Belton High School's Madeleine Ebeling and Thomas Abate were recently recognized as Belton-Raymore Rotary Club students of the month....
Feb 16, 20251 min read


Free smoking cessation program offered at Cass Regional
HARRISONVILLE – Cass Regional Medical Center will host QuitSmart, a free smoking cessation program, starting April 7. The QuitSmart...
Feb 16, 20251 min read


James P. Sedlock
James P. Sedlock, age 87, passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. James P....
Feb 16, 20251 min read


Water bills to drop
By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com After years of increasing angst over city water/sewer bills, Belton customers in Fiscal 2026...
Feb 16, 20252 min read


County Clerk earns clean audit
By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com HARRISONVILLE – County auditors are required by state law to complete a comprehensive internal...
Feb 16, 20252 min read


April ballot is set
By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com After nearly a month of, first, jockeying for position on the ballot, then last-minute...
Jan 10, 20252 min read


Belton to host public legislative session tonight
The public is being invited to learn more about the City of Belton’s legislative priorities during a 6 p.m. open house tonight at City...
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Norma Jean Nelson
Norma Jean Nelson, 94, passed away Dec. 13, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, December 20, from 3-5 p.m. at South Haven Baptist Church,...
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Harriet Corwin Conklin
Harriet Corwin (Cubs) Conklin, 102, of Belton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in her home of 60 years surrounded...
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Janice Elaine Phillips
Janice Elaine Phillips, 86, passed on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Research Hospital. Janice was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Jefferson City, to...
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Child porn arrests made
By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com Local authorities zeroed in on two child porn suspects over the last several days – one a...
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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