Friday, June 5, 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Teenager And Suspect Injured in Pleasant Hill Shooting Released from Hospitals
A teenager injured in a shooting last week has been released from a Kansas City-area hospital and continues to recover at home. The Pleasant Hill Police Department said 16-year-old Ayden was injured in the shooting while working at the Pleasant Hill grocery store where the crime happened.
Investigators
said the man suspected in the shooting was also released from a hospital
yesterday. Investigators said he turned the gun on himself as people tried to
detain him. Allen T. Price is held in the Cass County Jail without bond. He is
scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning.
Price is
charged with first-degree murder and harassment in connection with the
shooting. Investigators identified 45-year-old Amy Coon of Strasburg as the
woman killed in the shooting.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Bates County Memorial employee of the month
Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce April Curtright of Environmental Services as the May Employee of the Month.
April joined BCMH on April 19, 2000, working in
housekeeping and laundry services before transitioning fully into housekeeping.
During her 26 years with the organization, she has earned the respect and
appreciation of coworkers across the hospital.
Her nominator shared, “April Curtright is by far one of
the nicest people in this organization! She does every task asked of her with a
smile and never complains. She's a hard worker and doesn't get the credit she
deserves.”
April is recognized for her dependable work ethic,
positive attitude, and dedication to maintaining a clean and welcoming
environment for patients and staff. BCMH is proud to honor her years of service
and commitment to the organization.
Stay connected with your local hospital! Visit
https://bcmhospital.com/news/
Concert Tickets win yours today
It’s time to party! Listen for your chance to win a pair of tickets to The Ag City Music Festival at the Little Dixie Family Mud Run in Harrisonville. Celebrating agriculture, live music, and America’s 250th birthday, Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20th. Friday night will kick off with rock bands, while Saturday highlights local country talent, featuring Headliner, Tate Stevens. Food trucks, vendors, beer garden, tractor pull, sky diving show, kid zone, and more. Listen for your chance to win tickets. Call in number - 660-679-4191.
