Nancy Sue Ellis Gallup

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

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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

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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…

Sean Smith; Jackson County Legislator comments in response to the Missouri State Auditor’s update on Monday December 18

admin December 18, 2023

Moments ago, we received a copy of the preliminary audit report relating to the 2023 Jackson County Reassessment. In that report the auditor provides a clear and objective view of key deficiencies in the reassessment process. The deficiencies outlined are clear evidence…

Raytown Students Receive Free Winter Coats

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December 16, 2023 Student ambassadors from Eastwood Hills Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School accepted more than 25 coat, glove, and hat donations thanks to a partnership with Spire, a natural gas provider. The student ambassadors will help to distribute the donations…

Raytown Chamber Ribbon Cutting: KC Hearing Center

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December 16, 2023 New Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce member, KC Hearing Center, formerly Raytown Hearing celebrated their grand opening with a “Patient Appreciation Day” with a ribbon cutting on November 20. KC Heating Cener is located at 6528 Raytown Road in…

Mayor Kristofer P. Turnbow Awarded Prairie Chapter’s DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal

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December 9, 2023 On December 2, 2023, Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Lee’s Summit, MO. presented Mayor Kristofer P. Turnbow of Raymore Missouri, The DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal. Mayor Kristofer Turnbow, Mayor of Raymore, Missouri, has excelled…

Herndon Career Center Celebrates 50 Years

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December 2, 2023 The Herndon Career Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Current and future students, alumni, current and former staff, community members and partners came together for the birthday festivities. Attendees enjoyed tours of the facilities, meeting current instructors, and light…

Raytown High School Educator Earns Prestigious Diamond Award

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November 25, 2023 The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to announce Adam Higgins of Raytown High School a winner of the Diamond Coach Award, recognizing a professional career that combines excellence and longevity in speech and debate education. This is…

Dog Attack Victim Identified

admin November 20, 2023

Released by: Captain Dyon Harper Release Date: 11-20-2023 Dog Attack Victim Identified Raytown, MO – The Raytown Police have identified the teen who was killed from an apparent dog attack on Tuesday, November 14th as Makai Williams, a 15-year-old Raytown resident. On the afternoon…