Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announces decision in Greitens case

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announces decision in Greitens case

editor June 8, 2018

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today that after a diligent review of evidence, she is declining to file further charges in the Eric Greitens case referred to her office last month. Baker’s office received a file from the Circuit Attorney…

CLASS 1 NURSING HOME VIOLATIONS FOR MAY, 2018

editor June 8, 2018

Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility, Stockton, MO: A complaint investigation/survey was conducted. The facility failed to ensure one cognitively impaired resident in the special care unit was free from sexual abuse from a resident who displayed sexual and physical aggressive behaviors towards other…

Jackson County Parks + Rec reschedules grand opening celebration of Rowdy Ribbit’s Inflatable Water Park

editor June 8, 2018

Jackson County Parks + Rec is pleased to announce that the Rowdy Ribbit’s Grand Opening Beach Bash has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 9. The inflatable water sports park is the only one of its kind in the metro area, located on the…

Reminder: Douglas Street Bridge over I-470 Will Be CLOSED Beginning June 8 – 9

editor June 6, 2018

LEE’S SUMMIT – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the Douglas Street bridge in both directions over Interstate 470 beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 8, until Saturday, June 9, at 5 a.m. This closure is for bridge deck work on the Douglas Street Bridge over I-470.…

REMINDER: Crews Will CLOSE I-70 between I-435 and I-470/Route 291 Beginning June 8

editor June 5, 2018

Updated Information About I-70 CLOSURE Beginning June 8 JACKSON COUNTY– The Missouri Department of Transportation will have a COMPLETE CLOSURE of Interstate 70 in both directions between I-435 and I-470/Route 291 beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 8, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday,…

A KC Royal Week In Review

editor June 2, 2018

By Fred Liggett [email protected] The Kansas City Royals finished the second month of the 2018 season with a six-game home stand against central division rival Minnesota Twins and Oakland A’s. First up was a three-game series against the Twins that started on…

Jackson County Parks + Rec celebrates grand opening of Rowdy Ribbit’s Inflatable Water Park

editor June 1, 2018

Jackson County Parks + Rec is ready to kick-off the unofficial start of summer with a grand opening celebration of the Rowdy Ribbit’s Water Park – the only inflatable water park in the region. What: Rowdy Ribbit’s Water Park Grand Opening…

Free Skin Cancer Screening at Downtown Days June 1, 2 & 3rd

editor May 31, 2018

David Fieleke, MD, dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon with Cornerstone Dermatology & Surgery Group in Lee’s Summit, will hold a free American Academy of Dermatology SPOTme™ skin cancer screening June 1, 2 and 3 during Lee’s Summit Downtown Days. Skin cancer screening will be available at…

Auditor Galloway to conduct closeout audits of the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor

editor May 31, 2018

Reviews will examine policies, procedures and financial activity to assist in transition Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today announced that due to the resignation of Eric Greitens, her office will conduct audits of the governor and lieutenant governor. The State Auditor’s Office…

MoCHIP—Child Identification & Protection Program: Keeping Missouri Kids Safe!

editor May 31, 2018

Masonic Lodge Summit Lodge No. 263 is sponsoring the MO Missouri CHIP Child Identification this Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lee’s Summit VFW Post 5789 located at 329 SE Douglas St., downtown Lee’s Summit during Downtown…