Courage2Report Provides Safe, Confidential Avenue To Report School Safety Concerns

Courage2Report Provides Safe, Confidential Avenue To Report School Safety Concerns

staff2 August 17, 2021

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds school personnel, parents, and students the Courage2ReportMO program provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others. These concerns may include:…

Wind Down Summer with Watermelon

staff2 August 16, 2021

August 14, 2021 Are you looking for new ideas for your Labor Day celebration? Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still heat up the grill. When planning your Labor Day picnic menu, make sure to include watermelon.…

Governor Parson Announces $30 Million in Funding to Support Missouri’s Health Care System

admin August 11, 2021

August 11, 2021 Health Care Workers, Monoclonal Antibody Infusion sites are Primary Focus (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced $30 million to support Missouri’s health care professionals and system. Governor Parson has directed the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services…

A Jackson County Health Department COVID-19 Reminder

staff2 August 11, 2021

August 7, 2021 With cases of COVID-19 on the rise, the Jackson County Health Department is reminding individuals of the guidelines for isolation and quarantine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance for discontinuing home isolation for people…

Scott Fitzpatrick Launches Campaign For Missouri State Auditor

staff2 August 7, 2021

August 7, 2021 Scott Fitzpatrick has launched his campaign for Missouri State Auditor, highlighting his track record as a job creator, conservative watchdog, and a next-generation leader. The campaign issued a video announcement available at scottfitzpatrick.com “Missouri needs an auditor that will…

MCC to host walk-in vaccine clinics for the public at its five campus locations throughout KC metro

admin August 6, 2021

By Blake Fry, Ed.D Metropolitan Community College will host several COVID-19 walk-in vaccination clinics Aug. 10-18 at its five campuses located throughout the Kansas City metro area. The clinics are open to the public but will be held during MCC new-student orientation to…

Jackson County Executive announces plan to issue public health order requiring masks in indoor public places

admin August 4, 2021

August 4, 2021 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. is announcing today that he will issue a public health order requiring universal mask-wearing in indoor public places for those 5 and older, regardless of vaccination status. The health order aligns with recommendations…

GEHA Names New President And CEO

staff2 August 4, 2021

July 24, 2021 GEHA announced that its Board of Directors has named Arthur A. Nizza, DSW, as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Nizza has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the health care industry and has…

Local Students Graduate From Missouri State University

staff2 July 31, 2021

July 31, 2021 Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in spring 2021. The commencement ceremonies took place May 13-14, 2021, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Alexander Berkovich of Raymore graduated with a Master of Arts in…

Ozone Alert issued For Thursday, July 29

staff2 July 28, 2021

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Air Quality Program has issued an orange Ozone Alert for July 29. This alert indicates that an unhealthy level of ground-level ozone is expected tomorrow in the Kansas City region. The two most important things residents should…