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Russians keep pressure on Mariupol; massive convoy breaks up

A woman holds a dog while crossing the Irpin River on an improvised path under a bridge as people flee the town of Irpin, Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) Russians keep pressure on Mariupol; massive convoy breaks up By EVGENIY MALOLETKA Associated Press Russian forces kept up their bombardment of the port city of Mariupol on Thursday, while satellite photos appeared to show that a massive convoy that had been mired outside the Ukrainian capital split up and fanned out into towns and forests near Kyiv, with artillery pieces moved into firing positions. International...

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In an about-face liberal US cities target homeless camps

In an about-face, liberal US cities target homeless camps By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America Makeshift shelters abut busy roadways, tent cities line sidewalks, tarps cover broken-down cars, and sleeping bags are tucked in storefront doorways. The reality of the homelessness crisis in Oregon’s largest city can’t be denied. “I would be an idiot to sit here and tell you that things are better today than they were five years ago with regard to homelessness,” Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said recently. “People in this city aren’t stupid. They can...

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UPDATE: Police need help locating missing Belton teen

Isabella V. Kenslow, 15, of Belton has been missing since March 2. UPDATE: Police need help locating missing Belton teen By Raymore Journal staff UPDATE: The Belton Police Department is still searching for 15-year-old Isabella V. Kenslow as of press time. Belton police have included a more candid photo since their last public outreach in the hopes that it will aid in someone recognizing Isabella. Isabella has medical issues which are going untreated while she is missing, according to the Belton Police Department. Police have recently discovered that Isabella took an Adidas backpack, Nike...

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Obituary JoAnn Lang

JoAnn LangMarch 17, 1932 – March 4, 2022 Belton, Missouri – JoAnn Lang was born March 17,1932 in KCMO to Elmer & Dorris Nash. JoAnn grew up in Grandview, Missouri and married Louis Lang on October 14,1950. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis in 1976 and her grandson Jason Atcheson in 2018. She leaves her two daughters, Cheryl Lang (Scott Duck), Melody Atcheson (Neil); 6 grandchildren, Shauna Stephenson (Tim), Brandon Atcheson (Tammy), Cameron Meyer, Cara Parman (Casey), Eric Meyer (Jessica) and Laura Nixon; 10 great-grandchildren Alex & Brooke Stephenson, Allison,...

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April 5 ballot questions in Cass County, explained

Question 4 on the Belton ballot asks residents to approve a local use tax to fund various projects, including improving the dog park located in Markey Park. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal). April 5 ballot questions in Cass County, explained By Tyson Fisher Voting for the General Municipal Election is just around the corner on April 5. Although there are no ballot questions specific to Raymore, there are several issues to be decided in other parts of North Cass County. Public Water Supply District No. 2 “Shall the Public Water Supply District No. 2 of Cass County, Missouri, issue...

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2021-22 winter season is over for Cass County prep teams

Class 1 state girls basketball championship bracket. The championship game is scheduled to tip off Saturday night at 6 p.m. 2021-22 winter season is over for Cass County prep teams By CHRISTIAN D ORR Journal Editor The 2021-22 winter seasons are now complete for each school in Cass County. Cass County had two of its teams qualify for the state basketball tournaments this past week, but both teams, the Harrisonville Lady Wildcats and the Drexel Lady Cats each saw their seasons come to an end in the opening rounds of their respective state tournaments. The Drexel Lady Cats qualified for the...

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Hartzler faces former Gov Greitens and AG Schmitt in Senate race

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, is currently polling third in the Republican primary Senate race, just behind former Gov. Eric Greitens and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt (Courtesy Photo) Hartzler faces former Gov. Greitens and AG Schmitt in Senate race By Tyson Fisher U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, is officially campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat from which Sen. Roy Blunt is walking away, but she faces some fierce competition. On Feb. 22, the official opening day to file for candidacy, Hartzler was in Jefferson City ready to file. However, she is not the...

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Cass County basketball teams qualify for state tournament

Belton High School’s Jevon Taylor and Gio Mack applied defensive pressure to a Lee’s Summit West player last Saturday night in the Class 6, District 6 opening round. The Pirates lost the contest 64-53. (Trissi Hardin / Raymore Journal) Raymore-Peculiar’s Ashton Jermain goes up for a lay-up in the Panthers Class 6, District 6 opener against Raytown. The Panthers saw their season come to an end after the game as they lost 54-40. (Trissi Hardin / Raymore Journal) Cass County basketball teams qualify for state tournament By CHRISTIAN D ORR Journal Editor The 2021-2022...

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