There's always more to learn, discover and talk about in Raymore, Missouri. This podcast shares information from the City of Raymore, including upcoming events, City project updates and insights into City departments and the people working to serve the community every day.
Chief Jim Wilson Explains Why Scammers Sound Legit
Send us Fan Mail A scammer only needs two things to win: your attention and your urgency. We sit down with Raymore Police Chief Jim Wilson to break down the real-world scam calls, phishing texts and email fraud showing up in local reports, including the “missed jury duty” law enforcement impersonation scam that threatens a warrant unless you pay immediately. We talk through why these cons sound so professional, how criminals use real names and public info to seem legitimate and the biggest re...
7 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
After the Sirens: A Review of the Historic Spring Storm Season in Raymore
Send us Fan Mail Four tornado warnings in 15 days is enough to make anyone pause and ask a hard question: if the sirens went off right now, would we actually know what to do? Melissa Harmer sits down with Raymore Emergency Management Director Tim Baldwin to recap the city’s recent stretch of severe spring weather and translate the chaos into clear, practical tornado safety and flood safety steps you can use immediately. We talk through what happens when tornado warnings hit, how siren ...
20 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Original Public Servant: Inside the Office of the City Clerk
City Clerk Erica Hill explains her vital role in preserving Raymore's official records and public information in this interview.
24 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Calm Voice in the Dark: Raymore Emergency Dispatch
Dispatch Communications Supervisor Courtney Harrison discusses the critical role of 911 call-takers in transforming chaotic situations into decisive action, emphasizing location importance, in this interview.
31 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
Pets, People & Public Safety with Raymore Animal Control
Send us a text Ever wonder what modern animal control actually looks like when it’s done with care, skill and community in mind? We sit down with Raymore Animal Control Officer Caleb Waller to explore the real work behind the badge: reuniting lost pets through accurate microchips, preventing bites with simple habits and building a safer city through education and consistent enforcement. No scare tactics here—just practical steps any owner can take to keep pets healthy and neighbors safe. Cal...
19 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ring Ring, It's a Scam: Protect Yourself from Phone Scams
Send us a text Winter brings fresh trout, fresh snow and—unfortunately—fresh scams. We kick off with seasonal updates for Raymore, from Johnston Lake being stocked with rainbow trout by the Missouri Department of Conservation to our community-named snow plows getting ready to roll. We also point you to our updated What’s Happening map at raymore.com/currentprojects so you can track development and infrastructure work anywhere in the city. Then Police Chief Jim Wilson joins us to unpack the la...
28 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
A Conversation with Mayor Kris Turnbow
Send us a text What does it take to keep a fast-growing city safe, connected and proud of where it’s headed? We sit down with Mayor Kris Turnbow to trace his path from Navy service and a 36-year policing career to four successful mayoral terms in Raymore, Missouri. Mayor Turnbow opens up about the moments that shaped him, from 9/11 activations and Pentagon duty to a year advising in Iraq, where he helped start up forensic labs and push a crime scene preservation checklist that reshaped eviden...
12 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
From SimCity to Real Life: The Art of Building Thriving Neighborhoods
Send us a text What makes a neighborhood more than just a collection of houses? In this illuminating conversation, Raymore's Development Services team pulls back the curtain on how cities are planned, built and shaped to create communities people love. Development Services Director David Gress and Senior Planner Dave McCumber share their journey from childhood SimCity enthusiasts to professional city planners, revealing how their gaming roots translated into careers designing real-world comm...
31 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
Parks Transform a City: A Deep Dive into Raymore Parks with Director Nathan Musteen
Send us a text Nathan Musteen, Director of Raymore Parks and Recreation, shares the transformative journey of developing award-winning, universally accessible parks and facilities that have put this Missouri city on the national recreation map. From his nature-filled childhood in the Ozarks to spearheading innovative park designs, Nathan reveals how his "why not us?" philosophy has created recreation spaces that serve all residents while attracting visitors from across the region. • Growing ...
4 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
Serving Raymore: Inside Public Works
Public Works Director Trent Salsbury and Assistant Director Justin Paith discuss Raymore's critical infrastructure maintenance, balancing reactive repairs with proactive projects like street preservation and curb replacement in this interview.
30 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Meet Your City's Communications Team and Discover What's Happening This June
Communications Director Melissa Harmer and Community Engagement Coordinator Alex Garcia preview Raymore's summer community events, offering residents insights into local engagement opportunities in this interview.
5 May 2025
Small Business Week with Economic Development Director Jordan Lea, Plus Project Updates
Send us a text Melissa Harmer shares updates on some of Raymore's infrastructure projects and Raymore's Economic Development Director Jordan Lea talks about celebrating local businesses with Small Business Week and the Workforce YOU initiative – all part of the ongoing efforts to make Raymore a great place to live, work and visit. • More than$8.8 million is being invested in large infrastructure projects throughout Raymore this year • Sunset Lane Extension Project creating a new north-south ...
21 Mar 2025
Raymore Police Department: One on One with Chief Jim Wilson
Send us a text Raymore Police Chief Jim Wilson shares information about the Raymore Police Department, ways our residents can avoid being victims of crime and details on the upcoming Public Safety Sales Tax question on the April 8 ballot. Learn more about Raymore Police at www.raymore.com/police Learn more about the City of Raymore's Communications Department at www.raymore.com/communications Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads @CityofRaymoreMO
14 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Inside Emergency Management: Tim Baldwin on Keeping Raymore Safe
Send us a text Raymore Emergency Management Director Tim Baldwin shares information on what his job entails, how residents can prepare themselves and their families for severe weather and other emergency incidents and how to get involved in the Raymore Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Learn more about the City of Raymore's Communications Department at www.raymore.com/communications Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads @CityofRaymoreMO Learn more about the City of Raymore's Co...
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After the Sirens: A Review of the Historic Spring Storm Season in Raymore
Published 7 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Six inches can sweep away a person walking or standing. So if you're coming up on water following a heavy rainfall, you don't know how deep it is. Just turn around. Don't mess around with it. I know we might like to think that you know our big pickup trucks can easily get through this water, not a test you want to take. If there's an area that you come across that is flooded, just get away, report it, and keep yourself safe. And we actually, we have seen a few report news reports of water rescues in the general Kansas City area over the last few days as well. Some people who did get stuck in those. […]
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