Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

admin December 22, 2023

Sgt. Chris Depue,Public Information Officer ******UPDATED 12/23/2023 @ 1:25 p.m.****** The deceased has been identified as 44 year old Daniel Dimas of Greenwood, MO. The investigation into the accident is on-going. Lee’s Summit, MO — On Friday, December 22, 2023 at approximately…

Sean Smith on Filing with the Missouri State Tax Commission

admin December 22, 2023

December 22, 2023 By Ashley Al-Shawish After the State Auditor’s preliminary report concerning Jackson County’s property assessments and the Missouri AG’s lawsuit against the county, taxpayers are URGED to contact the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) to see if they qualify for…

Nancy Sue Ellis Gallup

admin December 22, 2023

Nancy Sue Ellis Gallup, 82, of Raytown, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Connie S. Gallup Ryan (Todd Kleban) of Kansas City, Missouri and her son Donald E. Gallup…

Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Jackson County Tax Assessor for Illegal Property Assessments

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit alongside the State Tax Commission against Jackson County for its failure to follow the law in assessing and levying taxes. The lawsuit alleges Jackson County caused significant economic harm to residents when it dramatically and…

Jackson County Assessor’s Response To Preliminary Audit Findings On Assessment Process

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Jackson County Assessor Gail McCann Beatty has issued the following statement regarding a preliminary report released today by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office: “As the Jackson County Assessor, I acknowledge the preliminary findings presented by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office regarding our…

Auditor Fitzpatrick Finds The Assessment Notification Process Used In Jackson County Failed To Comply With State Law

staff2 December 18, 2023

According to preliminary results released today by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, up to 200,000 homeowners in Jackson County were the victims of a flawed and inadequate assessment process that failed to comply with state law. The State Tax Commission has reviewed…

Sean Smith; Jackson County Legislator comments in response to the Missouri State Auditor’s update on Monday December 18

admin December 18, 2023

Moments ago, we received a copy of the preliminary audit report relating to the 2023 Jackson County Reassessment. In that report the auditor provides a clear and objective view of key deficiencies in the reassessment process. The deficiencies outlined are clear evidence…

36th Annual Shop With A Cop

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December 16, 2023 By Detective Ashley Spring The Lee’s Summit Police Officer’s Association 36th Annual Shop With a Cop event was held on December 11, 2023. This year, the organization sponsored 14 children within the Lee’s Summit School District. This event would…

Raytown Students Receive Free Winter Coats

staff2 December 16, 2023

December 16, 2023 Student ambassadors from Eastwood Hills Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School accepted more than 25 coat, glove, and hat donations thanks to a partnership with Spire, a natural gas provider. The student ambassadors will help to distribute the donations…

Raytown Chamber Ribbon Cutting: KC Hearing Center

staff2 December 16, 2023

December 16, 2023 New Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce member, KC Hearing Center, formerly Raytown Hearing celebrated their grand opening with a “Patient Appreciation Day” with a ribbon cutting on November 20. KC Heating Cener is located at 6528 Raytown Road in…