Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans

Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans

admin September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson today ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Jackson County on Friday, September 24, 2021, in honor of Independence Police Department Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans. Officer Madrid-Evans received his Missouri…

Project Update: Bridge work along I-435 at Gregory Blvd. and Oldham Parkway causing traffic delays

admin September 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021 – For immediate release Project Update: Bridge work along I-435 at Gregory Blvd. and Oldham Parkway causing traffic delays JACKSON COUNTY –Motorists may encounter traffic delays as a result of bridge repairs taking place on the Interstate 435 bridges over Gregory Blvd. and Oldham…

KC man, 22, sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2019 fatal shooting in Raytown

admin September 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021 A Jackson County judge on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old Kansas City man to 20 years in state prison for his role in the fatal shooting on March 4, 2019 of Riley McCrackin, outside a pool hall in Raytown, MO,…

Raytown Commemorates Santa Fe Trail 200th Anniversary And Missouri Bicentennial

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September 18, 2021 Saturday, September 11, 2021 was a special day in Raytown. Raytown’s Festival of the Trails activities were held at locations along the Santa Fe Trail which began and 8:00 a.m. and ended at 8:00 p.m. as the community commemorated…

Raytown Mayor McDonough’s 6th State Of The City Address Set For Sept. 23

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September 18, 2021 Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough will present his sixth annual State of the City Address at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 23. This event is hosted by the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and will be held at…

Make an Instant Family Meal Hit

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September 18, 2021 As technology advances, so do time-saving kitchen gadgets making cooking easier than ever! Our days and nights are filled with work, school and other activities which leave less time to prepare home-cooked meals. However, small appliances like Instant Pots…

Raytown High School’s Theatre Department Presents “Boeing, Boeing”

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September 11, 2021 The Raytown High School Theatre Department will present the play, Boeing-Boeing, by Marc Camoletti, Sept. 16-18 at 7 p.m. in the Raytown High School Auditorium. This wild comedy takes place in Paris where Bernard, a wealthy businessman, balances having…

Raytown Retired School Personnel Meeting

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September 11, 2021 Raytown Retired School Personnel wants to welcome all newly retired personnel and new members to join the group on September 13 at 12:30 pm at the Raytown Wellness Center, 10301 E. 350 Highway, Raytown MO. 64138. The guest speaker…

HR Administrator Of The Year

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September 11, 2021 The Missouri Association of School Personnel Administrators (MOASPA) has selected Raytown School District Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Marlene DeVilbiss as the HR Administrator of the Year. DeVilbiss was nominated by colleagues from around the state for this…

REF Festival Of Trails Fundraiser Raffle

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September 4, 2021 Meet “Ray Mona the Raytown Pioneer Girl.” Rumor has it that she was named after Raytown’s founder, blacksmith William Ray. Buy a $5 raffle ticket during the Festival of the Trails, Saturday, September 11 for a chance to win…