October 16, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Roadwork scheduled for Oct. 13-16
Oct. 9, 2026 – 3:14 p.m. The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from October 13 through… Login to continue reading Login…
After 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Higginsville, Sheri Tieman
(City Clerk) is retiring. Prior to the board meeting on Monday evening, family, friends and her co-workers celebrated her and her many achievements. Thank you Sheri for all that you have done for our city!
Cordes’ 1952 G John Deere Takes Country Fair Honors
For Ron Cordes of Emma, this year's Country Fair tractor show brought special rewards for a year of hard work, dedication and a little bit of history.
Board of Aldermen Meets
The Higginsville Board of Aldermen met on Monday, September 28th. The following are board notes by City Administrator, Jeanette Dobson. Full copies of the complete report are available at City Hall.
No Charges to be Filed Against Deputy in Fatal Shooting of Teen
The Lafayette County Sheriff ’s Deputy who shot and killed an unarmed Lee’s Summit teen near Pittsville in May will not face criminal charges, according to numerous reports.
Sidewalk Project Near Courthouse to Start Soon
Lafayette County Commissioners met recently with MoDOT approved contractor Green Haven Developments, LLC, and Howe Engineering to sign the acceptance documents for the county’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant project.
Man Juggling Across Country Stops In Area
Inspired by others who have undertaken similar long-distance journeys, Neriah Guerin of Louisville, Kentucky is juggling his way across the country.
GO BIG BLUE! Follow all Husker Sports in the Advance!
GO BIG BLUE! Follow all Husker Sports in the Advance!
Cross Country Program Strides Towards Post Season
The Cross Country program has ran at Gan’s Creek (home of the state meet), in Columbia, and against Grain Valley recently. Boys and girls top results were: Clay Aversman was 10th in the White Division at Gan’s Creek, and Kingston Frauenhoffer was 44th, out of 285 runners. For the girls, Tenley Pessetto was 8th, and Violet Joyner was 17th. There were 229 girls running.