Historic Festival Of The Trails Returns To Raytown On Sept. 14

Historic Festival Of The Trails Returns To Raytown On Sept. 14

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August 3, 2024 Raytown’s Annual Festival of the Trails is Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Events are free to attend, but donations will be accepted. Food, beverage and retail items will be available for purchase. The festival will…

Evening Homicide

admin July 15, 2024

Release Date: 7-15-2024 Released By: Officer Haley VanBibber Raytown, MO – On Sunday, July 14th, at 6:20 P.M., Raytown Police were dispatched to the 8400 block of Greenwood Road for reports of of a female shot. Upon arrival, Officers located one adult female…

Raytown Athletes Take The World Stage

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July 13, 2024 The 2024 Summer Olympics are now two weeks away and among the athletes competing for gold are two Raytown natives gymnast Lynnzee Brown and sprinter Quincy Hall. Brown, an assistant gymnastics coach at Penn State, won multiple championships at…

Newly Remodeled Raytown Walmart Supercenter Re-Opens

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July 6, 2024 Walmart customers in Raytown were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 10300 East Highway 350 Friday morning, June 21, as the much-anticipated project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and…

Raytown Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Trailhead Books

staff2 June 15, 2024

June 15, 2024 The Raytown Chamber of Commerce and Tourism held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Trailhead Books (10009 E. 63rd St) on April 18, 2024. Board of Director’s Chair, Robert Atkins and Mayor Michael McDonough welcomed owner, Angie…

House Fire in the 9200 Block of E 61st

admin June 10, 2024

By Tristen Lang, Raytown Fire Protection District Just after 10:15 this morning crews responded to the 9200 block of E 61st Street on a reported house fire. Upon arrival, command advised a light haze was coming from a two-story residence and working…

Two adults charged in child abuse case in Raytown, MO

admin June 4, 2024

For Immediate Release June 4, 2024 Two adults have been charged in connection with a juvenile who was found to have extensive injuries over his body, including bruises and burns and apparent malnutrition, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. James…

Raytown Alumni Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024

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May 25, 2024 The Alumni Hall of Fame is a program that pays tribute to alumni who have achieved a certain level of distinction in their lives and careers. It also celebrates the rich heritage of education in the Raytown community. Honorees…

Residents Invited To Comment On Comprehensive Plan Update, Stormwater Bond Projects

staff2 May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024 This month, the City of Raytown will host several public meetings to elicit feedback on two large initiatives: 1) updating the comprehensive land use plan and 2) improving the storm sewer systems. On May 22, at 6:30 p.m., our…

Culinary Students Take Second At Nationals

staff2 May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024 Congratulations go out to Herndon Career Center Culinary students and their instructor, Chef Mike Chrostowski, for their second place victory in the culinary competition at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational. Students from across the country competed recently in Baltimore,…