What is the Proper Etiquette for a Memorial Service?

What is the Proper Etiquette for a Memorial Service?

staff2 September 21, 2019

Sept. 21, 2019 A memorial service is a service held without the remains present, usually occurring within a week of a loved one’s death (although this has the tendency to vary based on individual circumstances). The memorial service itself is more informal…

Greenwood Hires New Police Chief

staff2 September 21, 2019

Sept. 21, 2019 The City of Greenwood hired a new chief of police this week. Chief Tommy Wright is a 26-year law enforcement veteran, serving 20 years at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in the St. Louis Metro area and six years…

Prosecutor and COMBAT’s statement on BKD audit

admin September 20, 2019

Sept. 20, 2019 5:56 p.m. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and COMBAT Director Vince Ortega issued this statement this evening regarding a press statement made today by County Executive Frank White’s office. In our own meeting this afternoon with BKD, BKD…

Jackson County Executive requests retraction of COMBAT

admin September 20, 2019

Sept. 20, 2019 4:38 p.m. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has sent a letter today requesting BKD, LLP to immediately issue a public statement retracting their report regarding the County’s public safety sales tax, commonly known as COMBAT. The…

Jackson County Prosecutor releases results of COMBAT audit

admin September 18, 2019

Sept. 18, 2019 Jackson County Prosecutor releases promised audit by independent CPA firm of COMBAT financial practices In September 2018, a Jackson County judge ruled that the Jackson County Legislature could legally move oversight of the anti-crime program known as COMBAT from…

Donation Drive Benefits Lee’s Summit Social Services

admin September 13, 2019

Sept. 13, 2019 By Layne Stracener of the Tribune Tribune photos by Joey Hedges The Lee’s Summit Fire Fighters Auxiliary, in connection with Lee’s Summit Fire Fighter Charities, is collecting donations at all seven fire departments to support Lee’s Summit Social Services…

Hope House Urgent Needs

admin September 12, 2019

Sept. 12, 2019 Community support helps us provide daily necessities to our clients. Please consider picking up some items or organizing a collection drive of our urgent needs. Thank you! Women’s DeodorantToilet PaperBaby WipesChapStickHair TiesHair BrushesWomen’s Underwear (size 6-XL)Twin BlanketsWomen’s PJ’s (all…

Project Update: Closure of Northbound MO Route 7 Near Oak Haven Dr. DELAYED Until Sept. 21

admin September 11, 2019

Sept. 2019 The Missouri Department of Transportation’s pavement work along northbound MO Route 7 between Oak Haven Rd. (near Route 150 east) and Route 150 has been DELAYED until approximately Saturday, Sept. 21. The work involves a TOTAL CLOSURE of northbound MO Route 7 in…

‘Back the Blue’ Missouri License Plate unveiled

admin September 11, 2019

Sept. 11, 2019 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Law enforcement officials and lawmakers came together Tuesday to unveil a new license plate that will give Missourians an opportunity to show their support for the men and women who protect and serve. Missouri drivers now…

Community Expresses Support Of Hillcrest’s Efforts To End Homelessness

staff2 September 7, 2019

Sept. 7, 2019 More than 400 donors, volunteers and community leaders gathered in support of Hillcrest Transitional Housing’s annual gala and auction on Thursday, August 22 at Arrowhead Stadium. This event is Hillcrest’s largest fundraiser of the year. It raised more than…