Auditor Galloway says funds transfers, budgeting process in Jackson County left taxpayers in the dark

Auditor Galloway says funds transfers, budgeting process in Jackson County left taxpayers in the dark

admin November 30, 2020

November 30, 2020 Audit makes recommendations to improve transparency in county spending processes JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (November 30, 2020) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a report on Jackson County government focusing on budgeting and funds transfers which found that more can…

How to Plan for Seasonal Grief

staff2 November 21, 2020

November 21, 2020 If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know that grief can come in cycles. Certain events—your loved one’s birthday; an anniversary; a favorite holiday; a certain time of the year—can be all it takes to unleash a huge…

Jackson County releases Safer at Home Recovery Plan guidance

admin November 18, 2020

November 18, 2020 New amended health order takes effect on Friday KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. – in consultation with Jackson County Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH and Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Schulte – today has issued detailed…

LSR7 Update: BOE shifts 4-12 learning models in special meeting

admin November 17, 2020

November 17, 2020 In an email from Katy Bergen tonight Dear LSR7 Parents and Guardians: We shared yesterday that escalating COVID-19 cases across the Kansas City-metro and within our own school community prompted Board of Education members and district leaders to convene…

Jackson County, Missouri and Wyandotte County, Kansas Coordinate COVID-19 Response to Reduce Regional Spread of COVID-19

admin November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020 By Marshanna Smith KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Leaders with Jackson County, Missouri and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas have coordinated to issue local health orders in response to a strong resurgence of recent COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations…

May I Ask a Cemetery Owner or Operator to Help Me Find a Gravesite?

staff2 November 14, 2020

November 14, 2020 This is a common conundrum: You wish to pay your respects to a deceased loved one or ancestor and you know which cemetery they are buried in. What you don’t know is exactly where their gravesite is located—and in…

LSR7 Update: Providing Clarity On District Quarantine Protocols

staff2 November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020 The Lee’s Summit School District released this update in email: Dear LSR7 Parents and Guardians: This year, LSR7 implemented robust contact tracing protocols to manage COVID-19 cases in our school community in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and…

Public Health Directors Issue Call To Action To Fight Spread Of COVID-19

staff2 November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020 Public health directors in the Kansas City metropolitan region are issuing the following joint statement on the steps needed to fight the spread of COVID-19 in our community and reduce strain on the health care system. The Mid-America Regional…

What Is “Opening and Closing” at Cemeteries?

staff2 November 7, 2020

November 7, 2020 When your loved one is buried, it’s customary for the cemetery to charge a fee for “opening and closing” services. The specific cost can vary, depending on a few different factors, but it’s certainly something to be aware of.…

Preparing For Healthy Holidays

staff2 November 7, 2020

November 7, 2020 By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center The crisp fall days let us know that Thanksgiving is getting close. It’s a wonderful holiday for enjoying comforting food and connecting with family and friends. It’s also the first major holiday…