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RENEE KERCKHOFF PLEADS GUILTY TO MONEY LAUNDERING IN FEDERAL CASE

Raymore business woman says she was victimized by feds, and left with no choice but to plead See PUBLIC RECORD at the bottom of this story for court documents related to this case. By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com RAYMORE – A well-known Raymore woman with decades of history in business and community service pleaded guilty last month for her role in a major money-laundering case that federal officials say cost numerous victims their life savings. For her part, Renee

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POLITICS

Cass County Recorder of Deeds defaults on commercial loan

Filing: Raymore residence to be sold on courthouse steps June 5 By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com HARRISONVILLE – Cass County Recorder of Deeds Mike Medsker was notified in a court filing last week that his residence at 1106 Creekside Court in Raymore will be sold on the courthouse steps at 9 a.m. Friday, June 5, for failure to satisfy a promissory note. Cass County Recorder of Deeds Mike Medsker The “notice of successor trustee’s sale” published in this week’s North

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The end of Round One

By Trey Swaggart NCH intern Tuesday, August 6, marks the end of round one in a long primary season here in Cass County. Voters have...

Aug 7, 20242 min read

Clock is ticking down on a heated summer of campaigning

COMMENTARY By Trey Swaggart NCH intern Election 2024 is in full swing and after months of campaigning for the hearts and minds of voters,...

Aug 5, 20246 min read

AREA NEWS

New Raymore Justice Center plans released

RAYMORE - The Raymore City Council on Monday night was presented with the initial plans for a proposed Justice Center to be built at the corner of Madison and Pine Street, should voters approve a future bond issue. Click below to download the full document.

Jul 241 min read

DEVELOPER, CALVARY SUE BELTON

Proposed Westover project turned away in part due to racism, lawsuit claims By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com KANSAS CITY – A federal lawsuit filed against the City of Belton and Belton City Council on Tuesday by developers behind the rejected Commons of Belton project, proposed for Westover Road north of Markey Road, claims the 252-unit affordable housing project was turned away by the city council due in large part to “discriminatory opposition” where community mem

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OBITUARIES

Donald 'Bill' Combs

Donald ‘Bill’ Combs Donald “Bill” Combs, born on June 19, 1922, passed away at Belton Regional Hospital on Dec. 6, 2025. He was 103 years old, and lived a long life filled with many people who he loved and cherished. He was born to Donald Jacob Combs and Maude L Combs and had six siblings, Gertie Combs Elkins, Coy Combs, Leslie “Toots” Combs, Betty Combs Springer, Dean Combs, and Donna Combs Luther. He was alive during the Great Depression, joined the Civilian Conservation Co

Dec 24, 20252 min read

BUSINESS

Medsker breach of contract case dismissed

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com HARRISONVILLE – A nearly half-million dollar breach of contract case against Cass County Recorder of Deeds Mike Medsker, who is running unopposed in the August Republican primary for re-election to his seat, was dismissed without prejudice Tuesday in Cass County Circuit Court. Mike Medsker, Cass County Recorder of Deeds A dismissal without prejudice means the case could be refiled in the future. The case was filed in connection with

Allen Edmonds

Jul 242 min read