Mid-Continent Public Library closes Raytown Branch temporarily due to potential COVID-19 exposure

Mid-Continent Public Library closes Raytown Branch temporarily due to potential COVID-19 exposure

admin July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020 The Raytown Branch will be closed until further notice due to potential COVID-19 exposure The branch was immediately closed when a staff member was confirmed positive for the virus. The last day the staff member worked in the branch…

Charges filed after woman shot in domestic assault in Raytown today

admin July 3, 2020

July 3, 2020 A 47-year-old Independence, MO, man has been charged in the abduction and shooting of a woman in a domestic assault today in Raytown, MO, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Tyrone Johnson, dob: 10/12/1972, faces Kidnapping, Domestic…

Woman Shot in Early Morning Shooting in Raytown

admin July 3, 2020

July 3, 2020 By Captain Dyon Harper At about 6:09 a.m., today, July 3, 2020, an off-duty Raytown Police Officer was driving on Raytown Road and came upon an adult female who was fleeing from a black car, which was stopped in…

Jean Peters Baker to Step Back, Clem Smith Assuming Chair Duties

admin July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 By Andrew Storey Communications and Delegate Director, Missouri Democratic Party Effective immediately Vice Chair Clem Smith will assume the role of Acting Chair of the Missouri Democratic Party. Chair Peters Baker released the following statement: “My commitment to justice and service to…

Two men charged in connection with shootings in Raytown on Tuesday evening

admin July 1, 2020

July 1, 2020 By Michael Mansur An 18-year-old Kansas City man and a 22-year-old Grandview man have been charged in connection with the shootings that injured one and took the life of a 15-year-old in Raytown on Tuesday night, Jackson County Prosecutor…

Barbara Francis Hutson

admin July 1, 2020

December 20, 1938 ~ June 29, 2020 Barbara Francis (Lambrecht) Hutson, 81, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home. Funeral services Friday, July 3, 2020, Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery,…

Shootings In Raytown Leave One Teen Dead

admin June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020 By Captain Dyon Harper At about 8:30 p.m., tonight (June 30, 2020,) Raytown Police responded to multiple calls of shots fired in the area of Raytown Plaza, a shopping center in the 6100 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard. Upon…

Jackson County issues new order requiring masks

admin June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020 By Marshanna C. Smith, Public Information Officer, Jackson County Executive’s Office County moves into modified Phase 2 of Recovery Plan Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. – in consultation with Jackson County Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH –…

Library To Implement Face Mask Requirement For Customers And Staff At All Locations

staff2 June 29, 2020

In response to the rapidly developing public health concerns regarding COVID-19, beginning Monday, June 29, face coverings or masks must be worn over the nose and mouth by all visitors and staff inside MCPL locations. The Library is following the guidelines from…

New Law Practice Open To Defend Missouri Drivers

staff2 June 27, 2020

June 27, 2020 James Mucklestone has opened his law practice for business to defend the rights of Missouri drivers. James has been defending driving charges for over thirty years and has an excellent record of success at helping clients keep driving offenses…