Cass County high school sports teams continue roller-coaster ride By Raymore Journal staff The spring season continues with its roller coaster ride of weather preventing events from being competed on some days, but then allowing events the next day. The Cass County high school spring sports teams went through the same type of roller coaster ride this past week, with some teams, like the Belton Lady Pirate soccer team which has kicked its way to a 3-match winning streak, experiencing highs, while other Cass County teams, like the Harrisonville Wildcat baseball team which suffered four...

Cass County invited to help with 5K for Health fundraising goal By Raymore Journal staff Cass Community Health Foundation is inviting Cass County community members and area businesses to participate in the 28th Annual 5K for Health and help raise $75,000 for their safety net dental clinic, Cass County Dental Clinic. The 5K raises money for patients who receive dental care at clinic locations in Belton and Harrisonville. In 2021, nearly 3,700 children and teens were treated. The 5K for Health is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Southwick Stadium in Belton. Those interested in...

Police Chief Zimmerman retiring; Raymore looking for new top cop By Raymore Journal staff After a decade of serving Raymore, police Chief Jan Zimmerman will retire later this year, setting the stage for the city’s search for a new police chief. City Manager Jim Feuerborn recently announced that Raymore is setting the wheels in motion to find a new chief of police for Raymore. Jan Zimmerman, Raymore’s current chief of police, announced earlier that she will be retiring from the department in August. “As our community continues to grow and change, we are looking for a collaborative,...

Raymore man faces manslaughter charges in connection to mother’s death By Raymore Journal staff A Raymore man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of his mother that occurred three years ago. Norman Richey, 61, of Raymore is being charged with one count of second-degree involuntary manslaughter in connection to the death of his mother, Ruth Richey. In March 2019, emergency crews were dispatched to Ms. Ruth’s home on Poseidon Way in reference to an elderly abuse investigation. Cass County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Jennings filed the felony complaint on...

Footage from the Metropolitan Police Department’s body-worn cameras during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach show Cale Clayton, 41, of Drexel. Clayton was arrested on March 31 for his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Clayton was observed taking a police baton that was dropped by a law enforcement officer. The red arrow points to the police baton. Cass County man charged for role in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection By Raymore Journal staff A Cass County man has been arrested for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. Cale Clayton, 41, of...

Community events moving full speed ahead By Raymore Journal staff The day started chilly but warmed up once the rubber of more than a hundred bicycle tires hit the pavement at Dave’s Bike Shop for the third annual Crankin’ Into Spring community bike ride and event. On the morning of Saturday, April 9, dozens of cyclists embarked on a 13-, 27- or 63-mile journey through north Cass County. Starting and ending at Dave’s Bike Shop located at Highway 58 and Pine St., many cyclists took a scenic route to Peculiar Winery before heading back to food, games and live music performed by The Heat....

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,...