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Raymore’s Deyvion Plunkett receives huge lift
By Tyson Fisher
A black helicopter landed on the property west of Foxwood Springs and south of Harold Estates. Cars stopped and neighbors stepped outside to see what was going on. Is it a VIP? A covert mission?
It was certainly a mission of sorts, and the client was by all means a VIP.
The client: Deyvion Plunkett. The mission: Scope out Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums.
Mission background
This was not Deyvion’s first helicopter ride.
At a young age, he had gone through more trauma than most people will experience in their lifetime. Extraordinary...
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...
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...
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...
Peculiar welcomes new police officer
Peculiar welcomes new police officer
By Raymore Journal staff
Will Childress (left) took the Oath of Office during the Peculiar Board of Aldermen meeting on March 7. Peculiar Police Chief Don Shepard was present to welcome Officer Childress.
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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...
Raymore Police Department going the extra mile
The Raymore Police Department comes to the rescue in an unexpected way by allowing the nation’s nuclear security field office in Kansas City to utilize its gun range for emergency use. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal)
Raymore Police Department going the extra mile
By Tyson Fisher
The Raymore Police Department saves the day in unexpected circumstances on two occasions, as highlighted during the most recent Raymore City Council meeting.
During the Feb. 28 council meeting, the Raymore Police Department was the topic of conversation on two occasions. One deals with an individual officer...
Belton Host Lions Club’s recycling turns into benches
This bench at Cleveland Lake in Belton is the result of 500 pounds of recycled plastic collected by the Belton Host Lions Club. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal)
Belton Host Lions Club’s recycling turns into benches
By Raymore Journal staff
For almost three years, the Belton Host Lions Club has been participating in the Trex Corporation recycling project. They would like to say “Thank you” to all the residents of our community who helped them reach the plastic recycling goal of 1,500 pounds of plastic which was shipped to the Trex Corporation. Also, the club sends a thank you to its...
CDC lifting mask recommendations but not for Cass County
Cass County’s “high” COVID-19 community level means county residents are not quite ready to ditch the mask. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal)
CDC lifting mask recommendations, but not for Cass County
By Tyson Fisher
New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allows most Americans to ditch the masks, but Cass County residents may be among the minority who should keep them on for a little bit longer.
On Feb. 25, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky updated recommendations on prevention measures for COVID-19. With the virus slowly moving toward endemic status, the CDC is...