Jackson County Executive Statement

Jackson County Executive Statement

admin February 28, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement after today’s announcement by the Kansas City Chiefs: “Today, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture as the Kansas City Chiefs unveil their renovation plans for our…

Allen Matthes

admin February 28, 2024

Walter Allen Matthes, 78, of Lee’s Summit, was born August 3, 1945, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Walter F. and Adabel E. (Roush) Matthes. He departed this life Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Advanced Health Care of Overland Park. Allen…

Lois Jean Klyn Loven

admin February 26, 2024

Lois Jean Klyn Loven, 92 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday February 24, 2024. Memorial service will be 10:00am Monday March 4, 2024 at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to John Knox Village Foundation or…

Commander William A. Rhodes, USN Retired

admin February 25, 2024

Commander William A. Rhodes, USN Retired, 93 years old, passed away peacefully January 24, 2024. Born in Missouri to George L. and Roxy L. (Mitchell) Rhodes as the first born to the couple there he enlisted in the Navy at 17 years…

James A. (Andy) Johnson

admin February 22, 2024

James A. (Andy) Johnson passed away on February 21st, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident early that morning. Andy was born on November 17, 1963 in Kansas City, MO and was a 1982 graduate of Lee’s Summit High…

February 22nd Jackson County Legislature Manny Abarca IV, will meet at the White House

admin February 21, 2024

Thursday, February 22nd Jackson County Legislature Manny Abarca IV, representing the 1st Legislative District will join colleagues at the White House at 9am cst with topics of discussion including gun violence, and the impact of the Build Back Better act. Joined by…

Mark Anthony Wells

admin February 21, 2024

Mark Wells, 60 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 8, 2024 after losing his month long battle from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. A one in a million disease for a one in a million man. Mark was born on February 18, 1963 to…

Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan

admin February 20, 2024

OCTOBER 26, 1980 – FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan’s (43) life was tragically taken in a senseless act of violence on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, MO while celebrating her beloved Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl rally. Born in Kansas…

Statement from Lisa Lopez-Galvan’s family

admin February 20, 2024

On behalf of the Lopez-Galvan family, we are grateful to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office led by Jean Peters Baker and her amazing team of highly experienced and dedicated prosecutors. We also want to thank the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department…

Two men charged in the shootings outside Union Station after Chiefs rally

admin February 20, 2024

For Immediate ReleaseFeb. 20, 2024 Two Kansas City men face murder and other felony charges in connection with the homicide and non-fatal shootings outside Union Station last Wednesday following the parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean…