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

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com Belton Ward 2 Councilmember Carla Davidson cast the deciding vote Tuesday, killing a proposed memorandum of understanding resolution that would have relieved registered non-profit organizations from paying for the cost of city services for their events. Ward 2 Councilmember Carla Davidson Currently, event organizers must appear before the council and request such waivers, which have not always been granted. At the council’s request,

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

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.

New deadline for response will be after primary election By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com HARRISONVILLE – Cass County Recorder of Deeds, who is running unopposed in the August Republican primary for re-election to his seat, was granted a second extension of time to answer the petition filed by Country Club Bank demanding payment of a nearly half-million dollar promissory note secured by his home at 1106 Creekside Court in Raymore. Mike Medsker, Cass County Recorder

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com In the wake of the 2014 Ferguson riots, the Missouri Supreme Court set out to correct a bail system many complained had kept poor people unfairly confined in the state’s jails for months and even years in connection with crimes and infractions few would consider a danger to society. As is often the case when government tries to quickly fix a legitimate problem with a one-size-fits-all solution, it costs lives. We don’t know the full

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

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald SEDALIA - Charges have been dropped against the former Belton police officer charged with forcible rape in Pettis County following the death of the victim, according to attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Collin Goodsell Collin K. Goodsell, 28, of Peculiar, was arrested in February and held without bail in connection with a sexual assault investigation being conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop A Crimina

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com PECULIAR – A suspect in the Saturday night shooting of 51-year-old Melchor Carbjal-Hinojos outside the Peculiar Lions Club was arrested, then released this week following a decision by the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office that not enough evidence had been collected to pursue charges, according to Peculiar Police Chief and City Manager Don Shepard. Cass County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Butler said Wednesday that “the matter re

Following a quickly conducted business meeting Tuesday night, the Belton City Council was presented with an initial incentive proposal for the Uptown Distict, a multi-use shopping, entertainment and residential project being developed by Petra Development of Wichita, and its local project manager, Tyler Burks.

National Weather Service cautions potentially 'impossible' travel conditions JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging Missourians to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel as a winter storm is expected to impact much of the state this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, significant snowfall is expected across southern and central parts of the state beginning Friday evening, with the heaviest accumulation expected south of the I

The news from Minnesota this week has been particularly alarming, especially in light of the state’s “second home” status in our family. I bend over backwards to avoid pontificating on national topics in these pages. You’re overwhelmed with information and opinion on those subjects as it is, and I have no particular expertise or experience that makes my opinion more important than the hundreds of experts who are already feeding our inputs with data. But I do feel obligated to

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

Kaytlin “Kayti” Clemmons Cash, age 25, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and formerly Raymore, unexpectedly passed away on December 6, 2025, from a pulmonary embolism. Kayti was born on June 12, 2000, in Overland Park, Kan. to Russell and Suzen Clemmons. Kayti was known for her selfless heart and always ready to help anyone in need. She was a patient listener whose smile and laughter could light up any room. Above all, she cherished her role as a devoted wife to Dustin and loving mother

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

Rita Jean Stout, also known as Gram to her grandkids, passed away at age 96 in Belton on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Rita Jean Stout Rita was born in Tulsa, Okla., to Thomas Jay and Gertrude Margret (Keim) Essley on March 15, 1929. She had one sister and one brother. She married Raymond McDonnell Stout II on February 18, 1950, in Tulsa. Ray and Rita relocated to Johnson County, Kan., in 1957 with three children, purchased a farm, and added an additional five children. She rel

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com Many of us have complained the past few years about having lost the ability to distinguish news from propaganda in today’s marketplace of ideas. That “marketplace” includes the news media, social media and the old standby, street talk. A lot of this applies mainly to Washington – what we hear from Congress and the President, and gets transmitted through media and pundits with various viewpoints. But today, I woke up to this post, pic

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com HARRISONVILLE – A 73-year-old retired Raymore business owner is being held on $250,000 bond following his arrest on two counts of child molestation. Paul Joseph Dusselier Paul Joseph Dusselier, who operated the Paul Dusselier Basement Co. from 1978 until his retirement in 2019. is accused of “placing the confidential victim’s hand on the defendant’s genitals” for the purpose of “arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of the defenda

By Allen Edmonds allen@northcassherald.com The Belton Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Norman K. Larkey, Sr.,’s slate of new Park Board...

Todd Albert Hamilton, 62, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Belton, Missouri. Born on September 9, 1962, Todd graduated from Belton High...