Do You Need to Have a Funeral Director to Perform a Funeral Service?

Do You Need to Have a Funeral Director to Perform a Funeral Service?

staff2 August 22, 2020

August 22, 2020 It’s a funny thing: Thanks to the Internet, we have greater access than ever before to different professional services and vendors. Anything you need done, you can outsource—and Google will help you. And yet, increasingly, we love the DIY…

6 Tech Tips To Help Your Entire Family ‘Work’ From Home

staff2 August 20, 2020

By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert The COVID19 pandemic has changed the way we function as a family. I know many of you have experienced social distancing family gatherings. Going out for dinner means staying in as some of you opt for using…

KC man charged in Raytown homicide described as drug deal gone bad

admin August 13, 2020

Aug. 13, 2020 A 19-year-old Kansas City man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Lucas Jester on Aug. 10, 2020, in an incident described as drug deal gone bad, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Aaron…

Raytown Homicide Victim Identified

admin August 13, 2020

August 12, 2020 Raytown, MO- Raytown Police have identified the man that was killed Monday night (08-10-20) as Lucas Jester, a 19-year-old Kansas City man. Raytown police officers were called to several reports of gunshots in the area of the 8400 block…

Deaths & Hospitalizations Don’t Tell the Whole Story

admin August 12, 2020

August 12, 2020 By Jackson County Health Department We’re all eager to return to normal and get back to our normal lives. It takes all of us working together to keep each other safe so we can return to normalcy sooner rather…

Overnight shooting in Raytown leaves one dead

admin August 11, 2020

By Captain Dyon Harper Raytown, MO – On 08/10/2020, at approximately 9:23 p.m., Raytown police officers were called to several reports of gun shots heard in the area of the 8400 block of Lane Drive. Officers arrived at that location and found a…

2021 COMBAT Funding Applications Now Being Accepted

staff2 August 8, 2020

August 8, 2020 The Jackson County COMBAT program is now accepting applications for 2021 funding. The window for submitting applications will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1. Applications are available in four separate categories:Violence PreventionSubstance Abuse PreventionSubstance Use Disorder…

So You’ve Been Exposed To COVID-19 — Now What?

staff2 August 8, 2020

August 8, 2020 Claire ColbyMissouri Information Corps As scientists work to understand the novel coronavirus, public health guidance continues to shift with new discoveries. This can make it difficult to know exactly what to do if you’ve been exposed to the virus.…

Local Mayors To Honor Community Volunteers On September 26th

staff2 August 8, 2020

August 8, 2020 Truman Heartland Community Foundation is pleased to present this year’s Citizen of the Year honorees, selected by area mayors. The recipients will be recognized during the 25th Annual Toast to Our Towns Gala, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union, online…

The Funeral Procession: What’s the Correct Order?

staff2 August 8, 2020

August 8, 2020 As your funeral moves from the site of the service to the place of the burial, it may be necessary for family members and friends in attendance to gather into their vehicles and do some traveling. What many may…