Jackson County Legislators Sean Smith and Manuel Arbaca

Jackson County Legislators Sean Smith and Manuel Arbaca

admin March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024 Jackson County Legislators Sean Smith and Manuel Arbaca will be at the Historic Truman Courthouse at 112 W. Lexington in Independence tomorrow morning, Tuesday March 26th at 7:45 am to highlight the lack of customer service and failed processes by…

A third juvenile has been charged by the Office of the Juvenile Officer

admin March 21, 2024

For Immediate Release: by Valerie HartmanMarch 21, 2024 A third juvenile has been charged by the Office of the Juvenile Officer in the events that took place after the Chiefs rally and parade on February 14, 2024. A 15-year-old teen was charged…

A third adult charged in Union Station shootings after Feb. 14 Super Bowl celebration

admin March 21, 2024

For Immediate Release March 21, 2024 A third adult has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Lisa Lopez-Galvan on Feb. 14 and the wounding of at least 25 others outside Union Station in Kansas City after the celebration of…

Jackson County Executive statement on letters from Kansas City Royals and Chiefs

admin March 20, 2024

Press Release March 20, 2024, Marshanna C. Smith KANSAS CITY, Mo. –Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. this afternoon received letters addressed to County Legislators by the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs concerning a proposed arrangement for community benefits linked to the April…

Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals Announce Terms Of Historic Community Benefits Agreements Worth $260M+

staff2 March 20, 2024

Press Release March 20, 2024 The Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals announced today terms of the historic Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) with Jackson County that will total more than $260 million in commitments across a broad range of initiatives…

Office of the Juvenile Officer – Amended charges – Chiefs rally

admin March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 The Office of the Juvenile Officer amended the charges on March 19, 2024, upon receiving additional evidence, on a 16-year-old juvenile who has been held in the Juvenile Detention Center since the day of the Chiefs rally on February…

Applications Now Available As Jackson County Launches Senior Property Tax Credit Program

staff2 March 16, 2024

March 16, 2024 Jackson County has announced the launch of its Senior Property Tax Credit Program to help eligible residents with property tax payments on their home. The program, authorized by a new state law commonly known as Senate Bill 190, freezes…

Costumes Worn By Ginger Rogers On Display At State Historical Society Of Missouri

staff2 March 9, 2024

March 9, 2024 A public open house and reception will be held on Thursday, March 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the State Historical Society of Missouri, 605 Elm St., Columbia, featuring costumes worn by Hollywood actress Ginger Rogers during her lengthy career as…

Jackson County Announces Public Hearing On Crossroads Area Development

staff2 March 9, 2024

March 9, 2024 Jackson County Legislature Chair Jeanie Lauer, together with Vice Chair Megan Marshall, are pleased to announce a public hearing at 3 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 at the Jackson County Courthouse regarding the proposed developments in the Crossroads…

State Historical Society Of Missouri Announces 2024 Fellowship Awards

staff2 March 9, 2024

March 9, 2024 The State Historical Society of Missouri is awarding Center for Missouri Studies fellowships to two history scholars in 2024. Jenna Lyons, a visiting assistant professor at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, has won a fellowship award for…