Business Is Buzzing: Local Company Green Bee Tea Towels Expands

Business Is Buzzing: Local Company Green Bee Tea Towels Expands

staff2 September 21, 2019

Sept. 21, 2019 By Layne Stracener of the Tribune After gaining a large following on Instagram from selling vintage goods and accessories, Raytown-resident Rena Krouse began to run out of items. She decided she wanted a more creative outlet, so she taught…

Prosecutor and COMBAT’s statement on BKD audit

admin September 20, 2019

Sept. 20, 2019 5:56 p.m. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and COMBAT Director Vince Ortega issued this statement this evening regarding a press statement made today by County Executive Frank White’s office. In our own meeting this afternoon with BKD, BKD…

Jackson County Executive requests retraction of COMBAT

admin September 20, 2019

Sept. 20, 2019 4:38 p.m. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has sent a letter today requesting BKD, LLP to immediately issue a public statement retracting their report regarding the County’s public safety sales tax, commonly known as COMBAT. The…

Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis Club Elects New President

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Sept. 20, 2019 By Layne Stracener of the Tribune After expressing his passion for volunteering in various community events, Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis Club members David and Mary Lee Skitek convinced Brian Ross to join the hands-on service organization, whose mission is…

Jackson County Prosecutor releases results of COMBAT audit

admin September 18, 2019

Sept. 18, 2019 Jackson County Prosecutor releases promised audit by independent CPA firm of COMBAT financial practices In September 2018, a Jackson County judge ruled that the Jackson County Legislature could legally move oversight of the anti-crime program known as COMBAT from…

9/11 Remembrance Service

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Sept. 14, 2019 A 9/11 remembrance service was held at 6 p.m. last Wednesday at the First Responder Memorial at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Raytown. The ceremony was to honor all of the victims of 9/11 as well as to show…

Hope House Urgent Needs

admin September 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019 Community support helps us provide daily necessities to our clients. Please consider picking up some items or organizing a collection drive of our urgent needs. Thank you! Women’s DeodorantToilet PaperBaby WipesChapStickHair TiesHair BrushesWomen’s Underwear (size 6-XL)Twin BlanketsWomen’s PJ’s (all…

‘Back the Blue’ Missouri License Plate unveiled

admin September 11, 2019

Sept. 11, 2019 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Law enforcement officials and lawmakers came together Tuesday to unveil a new license plate that will give Missourians an opportunity to show their support for the men and women who protect and serve. Missouri drivers now…

Raytown Municipal Court Audit Results Called Rare: Excellent Rating From Missouri State Auditor’s Office

staff2 September 7, 2019

Sept. 7, 2019 Missouri State Auditor Galloway’s Office has completed its audit of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit City of Raytown Municipal Division report for 11/01/2017-10/31/2018. The report states that, “in the areas audited, the overall performance of this entity was Excellent.” The…

Community Expresses Support Of Hillcrest’s Efforts To End Homelessness

staff2 September 7, 2019

Sept. 7, 2019 More than 400 donors, volunteers and community leaders gathered in support of Hillcrest Transitional Housing’s annual gala and auction on Thursday, August 22 at Arrowhead Stadium. This event is Hillcrest’s largest fundraiser of the year. It raised more than…