Raytown Rotary Adopt-A-Street Cleanup

Raytown Rotary Adopt-A-Street Cleanup

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September 21, 2024 The Raytown Rotary invites residents in the neighborhood to join them for their Adopt-A-Street Clean-up on Saturday, Sep. 28. Check-in at 9 a.m. at Southwood Elementary (8015 Raytown Rd). Children must be at least 10 years old to volunteer.

Raytown Minor Home Repair Project

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September 21, 2024 Another Raytown Minor Home Repair Program project was recently completed through a partnership with the City and Habitat. The first item of business was the removal of a dangerous tree. Then on to a dangerous handrail, steps and electrical…

National Merit Scholar Finalist

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September 14, 2024 Congratulations go out to Andersen Howard, a senior at Raytown High School, for being named a National Merit Scholar Corporation Semifinalist. The mission of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is to recognize and honor the academically talented students across…

Raytown Police Department Safety Fair

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September 14, 2024 Have you made plans to come to the Raytown Safety Fair on September 21st? Come meet K9 Serin and visit with tons of other community vendors and resources. The safety fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

Southland CAPS Students Compete At National Educators Rising Competition

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September 7, 2024 Five Southland CAPS Education Exploration students attended the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington D.C. over the summer. Students who attended nationals in D.C. are pictured in this photo. From left to right: Erin S., Ali H., Kentasia B.,…

2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League Registration Now Open

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September 7, 2024 Registration for the 2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League is open now through September 27 online at raytown.mo.us/parks. Practices will be once a week (Monday – Thursday) starting November 6th. Coaches will notify participants near the end of October with…

REF Trivia Night

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September 7, 2024 The Raytown Educational Foundation’s annual trivia night has a new month and a new location. This year they will host this event on Saturday, Sep. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ located at 7904…

Alex Kolster To Perform With Kansas City Chorale

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September 7, 2024 Raytown High School choral director Alex Kolster has been invited to join The Kansas City Chorale as a tenor for the 2024-2025 concert season. The Kansas City Chorale is a 24-member professional vocal ensemble based in Kansas City, Missouri.…

Felony Charges Filed Against Juvenile In May 2024 Fatal Shooting

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September 7, 2024 A Raytown juvenile has been charged in the May 7, 2024, fatal shooting at a south Kansas City residence of a man and the wounding of another person, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Jewell Cobbins faces…

Raytown – One Injured in Afternoon Shooting

admin August 27, 2024

Released by: Records Clerk Nicole Growney Raytown, MO – On August 27th, at 3:14 PM, Raytown Police were dispatched to 87th Street and Raytown Road for report of a victim injured from a shooting at an unknown location. Officers arrived on scene locating…