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71 NB Traffic to Switch over Saturday

J.T. | August 28, 2009

trafficjamalertBELTON, Mo. - Northbound Route 71 traffic will be switched to the new bridge over 163rd Street early Saturday, which will close ramps connecting 163rd Street to northbound Route 71.

Belton to Vote on Park Board Status

J.T. | August 25, 2009

On Nov. 3 Belton residents will decide if the Park Board will answer to the City Council or remain an independent entity.

If voters approve Bill 2009-59, the Park Board will become an administrative board answering directly to the City Council, needing approval before making decisions.

Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

J.T. | August 18, 2009

The Sheriff’s Citizens Academy (SCA) was initiated by Sheriff Dwight Diehl to give citizens of Cass County a better understanding of the day-to-day operations.

Fraud Alert - Belton

J.T. | August 8, 2009

scamalert-729794If you receive a call from someone saying they are with the City of Belton utility department stating that your check for water/sewer payment was not signed, and in order to avoid disconnection you need to provide a debit or credit card number while on the phone, please do not give out any of your personal information.

Belton Woman Shot to Death

J.T. | July 21, 2009

Michael S. Adams, Jr. has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of his longtime girlfriend Amber Hartwig.
Adams, Jr., 37, allegedly shot Hartwig, 36, in the head with a .45 caliber handgun and then sustained a self-inflicted wound Tuesday evening  at the couple’s home in Belton.  The couple got into [...]

Apple Valley flood project takes first step

J.T. | July 11, 2009

For nearly each of the 15 years since its initial development, drainage in the neighborhood just south of M-58 Highway near the city’s center has been a nightmare for homeowners. Stormwater gathers in the area north of the railroad tracks and spreads across lawns, into basements and over streets with an alarming regularity.

Traffic nightmare to drag on longer

J.T. | May 25, 2009

Work to reconstruct the U.S. 71 interchange at 163rd Street will be delayed at least a month after the contractor encountered unanticipated problems with the underlying rock where key bridge foundations must go, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.

Update on swine flu

J.T. | May 20, 2009

The Belton School District learned yesterday, Tuesday, May 19, of a confirmed case of the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) in our region of Cass County.

The Cass County Health Department reported through a press release that the 15-19 year-old individual has received appropriate medical care and is not considered contagious. We continue to work closely with the health department and other health organizations and are following their advice.

MARC gives a little cash to Cass County

J.T. | April 29, 2009

The Mid-America Regional Council Board has allocated $51 million in federal stimulus funds to local transportation projects. Cass County will receive $1,512,244 of that.

Belton police report April 20-26

J.T. | April 27, 2009

Belton Police Department
Reported incidents for 4/20-4/26