Raymore Relaxes Firearms Restrictions
J.T. | November 30, 2009
The Raymore City Council passed the first reading of 2 Bills that would loosen restrictions on firearms and allow qualified city council members to carry concealed weapons into meetings.
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It Must be Primary Season
J.T. | October 14, 2009
For political junkies in Cass County, things are finally starting to heat up in the 4th District race. Republican candidates Vicky Hartzler and Bill Stouffer have begun attacking each other and Democrat incumbent Ike Skelton.
Raymore Police Kill Family Pet
J.T. | September 11, 2009
cat-shot-in-raymoreRaymore Police have apologized for killing what they thought was a diseased, feral cat.
On Labor Day, Kelly Wesner realized her 19-year-old cat was missing. Unbeknownst to her, Raymore Police were responding to a report of a large, vicious, feral cat that had scratched a young girl and may be diseased.
President to Address Schoolchildren
J.T. | September 4, 2009
President Barack Obama (D-Ill.) will be speaking to the nation’s schoolchildren on Sep. 8.
The President plans on speaking directly to students asking them to take responsibility for their education and to set goals for themselves. The White House has put together a Public Service Announcement:
KCP&L Raising Rates Today
J.T. | September 1, 2009
If you are a customer of KCP&L, then you will probably notice a 16%-19% increase in your electric bill starting today (9/1).
On June 10, the Missouri Public Service Commission approved a rate increase that will increase revenue by around 95 million dollars. Customers apparently should be thankful that it’s not the 101.5 million dollar increase that KCP&L originally hoped for. For a typical residential customer, the PSC staff estimates the increase will be approximately $154 a year or approximately $12.82 a month (16.1%).
Belton to Vote on Park Board Status
J.T. | August 25, 2009
On Nov. 3 Belton residents will decide if the Park Board will answer to the City Council or remain an independent entity.
If voters approve Bill 2009-59, the Park Board will become an administrative board answering directly to the City Council, needing approval before making decisions.
Pleasant Hill Approves Enterprise Zone
J.T. | August 25, 2009
Last week the Pleasant Hill Council passed Bill no. 09-13, supporting an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) and establishing the Board for northeastern Cass County.
EEZs provide tax credits to help develop new and expanding businesses. Tax credits may be provided each year for up to ten years if the business creates a certain number of jobs and spends enough money on “new investment”.
Paper Files Complaint Over Pay Cuts
J.T. | July 28, 2009
The Belton Star-Herald has filed a complaint with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster due to the manner in which the Peculiar Board of Alderman voted for a pay cut for city employees.
During an executive session on July 21 the Board of Alderman discussed the wage issue then entered the public meeting to vote. Alderman Stark made a motion to instruct the City Administrator to reduce salaries of all City Staff by 10% across the board. The motion was seconded by Alderman Antonides and passed by a vote of 6 - 0.
Fire Truck Totaled While Responding to Crash
J.T. | July 19, 2009
The West Peculiar Fire Department was responding to an overturned vehicle Wednesday evening, when a semi-trailer ran into a fire truck at full speed.
No sales tax!
J.T. | July 18, 2009
If you’re needing buy school supplies for your children, there will be no sales tax on select items the weekend of August 7. Apparently this is the state’s way of saying “we’re sorry for taking all your tax dollars the rest of the year”. The state sales tax, county sales tax and city sales tax will not be in effect during these dates for most of Cass County
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