Stella Kaye Bristow-Foster
June 22, 1955 – May 25, 2020 Stella Kaye Bristow- Foster, 64, passed away on May 25, 2020 at her home in Raytown, MO. She was born on June 22, 1955 in Pierre, South Dakota. Stella is preceded in death by her…
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Officer Involved Shooting Leaves One Injured In Raytown
For Release: 05-24-2020 Detective Brandon Jeffery Officer Involved Shooting Leaves One Injured Raytown, MO- On May 24th, 2020 at approximately 5:23 P.M., Raytown Police were called to the 6000 block of Kentucky, in regard to a disturbance with a possibly armed subject. Officers arrived…
Grow Your Own Veggies To Ease COVID-19 Financial Stress
May 23, 2020 In response to the tremendous interest in home food production, University of Missouri Extension now offers a free online course in basic vegetable gardening. “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put an added financial strain on many Missouri families,” said…
Rotary Youth Camp And Rotary Club 13 Creates “Rotary Cares” Assistance Program
May 23, 2020 In Response to the nationwide COVID crisis, the Rotary Youth Camp and Downtown Kansas City Rotary Club (Club 13) allocates $50,000 to aid the families and organizations they serve. Donations, both monetary and in-kind, will be sent to families…
The Military Funeral Service
May 23, 2020 A military funeral service is an important way to honor a person who has bravely defended and served his or her county. Military funeral traditions can actually be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. While today’s ceremonies still…
Library to Resume Book Drop Returns, Launch Curbside Service
On Monday, May 11, Mid-Continent Public Library branches began accepting returns of previously checked-out items through their book drops. The drops have been closed since the Library shut its doors on March 16 to ensure the health and safety of customers and…
Local Company Helps Re-open America
May 16, 2020 Ecologix is a Midwest-based energy efficiency company with a strong presence in Kansas City. The company’s core business has included converting older inefficient lighting to modern LED technology, resulting in savings of 50% to 70%. They have also installed…
Afternoon Crash In Raytown Claims Driver’s Life
By Detective Brandon Jeffery Raytown, MO- On May 12th, 2020 at approximately 2:32 P.M., Raytown Police were called to the intersection of Raytown Road and Gregory Boulevard, in regard to a motor vehicle accident. Officers arrived on scene and located two vehicles involved in…
Jackson County Releases Community Survey Results And Interactive Dashboard
May 11, 2020 Jackson County has released results from a COVID-19 survey asking residents how they feel about reopening our community’s workplaces, businesses and venues. The survey resulted in 9,500 responses between May 1 and May 8. Highlights of the survey include:…
Thank You From The Raytown Fire Department
May 9, 2020 The Raytown Fire District has been the recent recipient of outpouring from the Raytown community. In the past weeks, crews were generously provided lunch by Taco Bell Corporate of Kansas City. They also received face masks from Girl Scout…