Southland CAPS Students Compete At National Educators Rising Competition

Southland CAPS Students Compete At National Educators Rising Competition

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September 7, 2024 Five Southland CAPS Education Exploration students attended the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington D.C. over the summer. Students who attended nationals in D.C. are pictured in this photo. From left to right: Erin S., Ali H., Kentasia B.,…

2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League Registration Now Open

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September 7, 2024 Registration for the 2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League is open now through September 27 online at raytown.mo.us/parks. Practices will be once a week (Monday – Thursday) starting November 6th. Coaches will notify participants near the end of October with…

REF Trivia Night

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September 7, 2024 The Raytown Educational Foundation’s annual trivia night has a new month and a new location. This year they will host this event on Saturday, Sep. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ located at 7904…

Alex Kolster To Perform With Kansas City Chorale

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September 7, 2024 Raytown High School choral director Alex Kolster has been invited to join The Kansas City Chorale as a tenor for the 2024-2025 concert season. The Kansas City Chorale is a 24-member professional vocal ensemble based in Kansas City, Missouri.…

Felony Charges Filed Against Juvenile In May 2024 Fatal Shooting

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September 7, 2024 A Raytown juvenile has been charged in the May 7, 2024, fatal shooting at a south Kansas City residence of a man and the wounding of another person, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Jewell Cobbins faces…

Raytown – One Injured in Afternoon Shooting

admin August 27, 2024

Released by: Records Clerk Nicole Growney Raytown, MO – On August 27th, at 3:14 PM, Raytown Police were dispatched to 87th Street and Raytown Road for report of a victim injured from a shooting at an unknown location. Officers arrived on scene locating…

Jackson County Executive statement on elected Assessor proposal

admin August 19, 2024

Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement on Ordinance 5864, the proposal for an elected assessor: “A qualified and experienced Assessor is essential for accurate and fair property assessments in Jackson County. The current appointment process ensures this…

City Of Raytown Ends Summer With Start Of Four Major Infrastructure Projects

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August 17, 2024 This month, the City of Raytown will begin three major construction projects that include road and traffic safety improvements, storm water repairs and sidewalk repairs throughout the city and on major roads. Below is a summary of the projects:…

Raytown Town Hall Meeting

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August 17, 2024 Raytown Ward 5 Alderwoman Bonnaye Mims is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Raytown Schools Wellness Center located at 10301 E. State Route 350 in Raytown. The meeting will…

Lucy Ann Kroger

admin August 14, 2024

Lucy Ann Kroger 96, passed away August 12th, 2024. Ann was born in Pittsville, MO on March 21, 1928 to Joseph Grigsby Renick and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Renick. She was the seventh of their ten children. After the passing of both of…