Cancelling Trip the Light Tonight

Cancelling Trip the Light Tonight

admin November 19, 2023

November 19, 2023 By Marcy CaldwellEvent + MarketingJackson County Parks + Rec Due to excessive rain in the forecast, it is with great disappointment that we must cancel tonight’s TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Bike Ride thru Christmas in the Park. Your safety…

Ruth E. Mitchell

admin November 17, 2023

Ruth Elaine Mitchell, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was a child of God and a true prayer warrior. Visitation will be 5:00 ~ 6:00 p.m. Monday,…

Jo Anne Holman

admin November 15, 2023

Jo Anne Holman, 90, Lee’s Summit, died at home, Sunday, November 12, 2023, from old age surrounded by people that loved her. Jo Anne was born on April 24, 1933, at home in Princeton, Kansas to John & Edith Laws. She graduated…

Dr. Orvil Emanuel

admin November 14, 2023

March 17, 1932 – November 12, 2023 Dr. Orvil Emanuel, an impassioned educator, avid birdwatcher, and devoted husband, embarked on a new adventure on November 12, 2023. Born in Jackson County, Mo., on March 17, 1932, his life was a harmonious blend…

Delores Sloan

admin November 13, 2023

Delores Maxine Sloan, 89, of Lee’s Summit, was born April 13, 1934, in Holden, the daughter of Gaylon and Lucille (Kelley) Holton. She departed this life Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Delores grew up in Pleasant…

Donna June McDowell

admin November 11, 2023

June 22, 1933 – November 9, 2023 Donna June McDowell, 90, of Belton, MO passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born June 22, 1933 in Long Lane, MO to Adna and Violet (Ford) Metcalf. She was united in marriage with…

Afternoon Shooting In Raytown

admin November 11, 2023

Raytown, MO – On November 11th, at 1:37 PM, Raytown Police were dispatched to the Hair Salon at 7600 Raytown Road for multiple reports of shots fired inside the business. Officers arrived locating one adult male with apparent gun shot wounds and…

Braymer Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Meth Trafficking

admin November 9, 2023

Thursday, November 9, 2023 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Braymer, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute substantial quantities of methamphetamine. Jason M. Potter, 41, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark…

Jackson County Executive Statement

admin November 8, 2023

November 8, 2023 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement in response to the defeat of Jackson County Question 1, which would have established a county use tax: “The use tax proposal that was presented on last night’s…

Richard (Ric) Eugene Ford

admin November 7, 2023

July 10, 1940 ~ November 1, 2023 Richard (Ric) Eugene Ford, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on November 1, 2023 to his eternal home. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Kidder, Missouri, to J.C.…