Geraldine Ann (Schrag) Orrell

Geraldine Ann (Schrag) Orrell

admin January 16, 2024

Geraldine Ann (Schrag) Orrell—known as Geri to family and friends, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas. Geri was born on August 24, 1932 in McPherson, Kansas. She and her husband Donald lived in Raytown, Missouri,…

Raytown man faces felony charges after he places explosive device near law enforcement officer

admin January 6, 2024

For Immediate ReleaseJan. 6, 2024 A Raytown man who approached a police officer, spoke to him and then placed an explosive device nearby was charged today in an assault on the officer, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. John J.…

City Of Raytown Joins The Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

staff2 December 30, 2023

December 30, 2023 Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Raytown residents will be able to conveniently and properly dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) free of charge. The City of Raytown joined the regional HHW program through the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste…

MO Ethics Commission Fines Campaign Committees

staff2 December 30, 2023

December 30, 2023 By Tribune Staff Recently, the Missouri Ethics Commission found that two different campaign committees organized in Raytown to oppose ballot issues in 2022 violated state ethics statutes. The Not the Time for This Tax campaign committee filed registration with…

Jackson County Executive and Legislature Collaboratively Pass 2024 Budget

admin December 29, 2023

By Caleb Clifford Kansas City, MO – [December 29, 2023] – In a unanimous vote, the Jackson County Legislature has approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, marking a significant milestone in collaborative governance between the legislature and county administration. Aligning closely with County…

Christmas Eve Morning Homicide

admin December 26, 2023

By: Communication Technician Mallory Harrison Raytown, MO: On December 24th, at 08:35 AM, Raytown Police were dispatched to the 9800 block of 77th Terrace for a report of a body lying in a driveway. Officers arrived, locating a deceased adult male with an…

Sean Smith on Filing with the Missouri State Tax Commission

admin December 22, 2023

December 22, 2023 By Ashley Al-Shawish After the State Auditor’s preliminary report concerning Jackson County’s property assessments and the Missouri AG’s lawsuit against the county, taxpayers are URGED to contact the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) to see if they qualify for…

Nancy Sue Ellis Gallup

admin December 22, 2023

Nancy Sue Ellis Gallup, 82, of Raytown, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Connie S. Gallup Ryan (Todd Kleban) of Kansas City, Missouri and her son Donald E. Gallup…

Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Jackson County Tax Assessor for Illegal Property Assessments

staff2 December 20, 2023

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit alongside the State Tax Commission against Jackson County for its failure to follow the law in assessing and levying taxes. The lawsuit alleges Jackson County caused significant economic harm to residents when it dramatically and…

Jackson County Assessor’s Response To Preliminary Audit Findings On Assessment Process

staff2 December 18, 2023

Jackson County Assessor Gail McCann Beatty has issued the following statement regarding a preliminary report released today by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office: “As the Jackson County Assessor, I acknowledge the preliminary findings presented by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office regarding our…