Give Blood Ahead Of Hectic Holiday Season

Give Blood Ahead Of Hectic Holiday Season

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December 10, 2022 As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays. Throughout…

Raytown Police Chief Tapped To Train Military Personnel

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December 10, 2022 Last month, Raytown Police Chief Robert Kuehl was invited to present a week-long training session on risk management and organizational change to 100 junior leaders in the Army’s 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (3IBCT) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The…

Michael McDonough Announces Bid For Re-Election As Mayor Of Raytown

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December 10, 2022 Submitted by Michael McDonough Michael McDonough announced this week his intention to run for re-election for Mayor of the City of Raytown. Michael McDonough is dedicated to fostering a culture of cooperation within the City of Raytown. He is…

Raytown’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Returns Dec. 2

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November 26, 2022 It’s time once again for Raytown’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 at Pocket Park located at 9921 E 63rd Street in Raytown, Downtown Raytown at the intersection of 63rd street and…

34th Annual REAP Christmas Store

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November 19, 2022 For the 34th year in a row, the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) is working to adopt families for Christmas. Their hope is to have 225 families adopted. Families will vary in size from one to five children, ranging…

Elections Have Consequences

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November 19, 2022 This evening I was thinking about the recent election and how everyone is focused on what the national news is reporting but I’m thinking about our community of Raytown. Fortunately the bonds issue for sewers passed but the issue…

Afternoon Shooting In Raytown

admin November 13, 2022

Released By: Communication Technician Mallory Harrison Release Date: 11/13/2022 Raytown, MO – On November 13th, at 12:56 PM Raytown Police were dispatched to the 9200 block of 55th Street for a possible shooting. On arrival, Raytown Police located 1 subject shot. They…

Margaret Louise “Maggie” Chase

admin November 7, 2022

February 11, 1933 ~ November 6, 2022 Margaret Louise “Maggie” Chase passed away peacefully November 6, 2022, at her home in Raytown, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Robert Chase; her parents, William “Billy” Watson and…

Raytown Street Reconstruction

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October 29, 2022 When a street has deteriorated beyond maintenance and/or preservation conditions, a full replacement is necessary. This includes the full replacement of the street subgrade, pavement and ofter curb and gutter. These are images from the 83rd Terrace reconstruction project…

Election Day, Nov. 8, will be closely monitored for intimidation, voting irregularities

admin November 2, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseNov. 2, 2022 Consistent with longstanding practice, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office will be on the lookout for voting irregularities on Election Day, November 8, 2022. This election, however, we will also remain fully engaged after polls close, Jackson County…