James W. Nichols

James W. Nichols

admin November 7, 2022

James W. Nichols, age 70, died Tuesday, October 24, at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long struggle with heart disease. He leaves behind his beloved wife of nearly 21 years, Sandie Nichols, and a large family. He will be sadly missed and…

Police Form New Investigative Team To Investigate Police Incidents

admin November 4, 2022

By Sgt. Chris Depue Statement from Chief Forbes: Jackson County, Mo. – In the fall of 2021, several Police Chiefs from Eastern Jackson County noted a need for an intra-agency task force style approach to police officer involved investigations. These investigations would…

Independence man who shot last night at police officer charged with felonies

admin November 3, 2022

An Independence man, 30, faces felony charges after he fired a shot at an Independence Police Officer, whose gun belt stopped the round and prevented injury to the officer, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Ryland E. Polson, dob: 7/28/1992,…

Election Day, Nov. 8, will be closely monitored for intimidation, voting irregularities

admin November 2, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseNov. 2, 2022 Consistent with longstanding practice, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office will be on the lookout for voting irregularities on Election Day, November 8, 2022. This election, however, we will also remain fully engaged after polls close, Jackson County…

Sallie Sue Garvin Payne

admin November 2, 2022

August 28, 1922 ~ October 28, 2022 Sallie Sue Garvin Payne, age 100, Lee’s Summit, MO, died 28 October 2022. She was born 28 August 1922 in KCMO to George Hoke Garvin and Anna Jones Garvin. She was a member of Lee’s…

Independence man charged in fatal shooting of woman found along Raytown roadway

admin November 1, 2022

November 1, 2022 11:15 p.m. An Independence, MO, man, 35, has been charged in the fatal shooting of a woman who was found by passers-by along a Raytown roadway Monday evening, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced tonight. Aaron C. Alexander,…

Jackson County judge sentences former Chiefs coach to 3 years in prison

admin November 1, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseNov. 1, 2022 A Jackson County judge on Tuesday sentenced former Kansas City Chiefs coach Britt Reid to three years in prison, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. In September, Reid pleaded guilty to the Class D felony…

Evening Homicide In Raytown

admin October 31, 2022

Release Date: 11/1/2022 Released by: Communication Technician Mallory Harrison Raytown, MO – On October 31st at 8:05 PM Raytown Police were dispatched to the area of 87th and Ash Ave for a report of a female in the roadway possibly hit by…

Donald Hubert Davis

admin October 31, 2022

June 10, 1932 ~ October 27, 2022 Donald “Don” Davis, 90, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on October 27, 2022. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit, MO, with visitation prior to…

Sally G. Graham

admin October 31, 2022

August 11, 1933 ~ October 26, 2022 Sally G. Graham, 89, longtime resident of Lee’s Summit, MO, died peacefully while sleeping at the John Knox Village Care Center on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Sally was born August 11, 1933 in Chicago, IL.…