February 22nd Jackson County Legislature Manny Abarca IV, will meet at the White House

February 22nd Jackson County Legislature Manny Abarca IV, will meet at the White House

admin February 21, 2024

Thursday, February 22nd Jackson County Legislature Manny Abarca IV, representing the 1st Legislative District will join colleagues at the White House at 9am cst with topics of discussion including gun violence, and the impact of the Build Back Better act. Joined by…

Statement from Lisa Lopez-Galvan’s family

admin February 20, 2024

On behalf of the Lopez-Galvan family, we are grateful to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office led by Jean Peters Baker and her amazing team of highly experienced and dedicated prosecutors. We also want to thank the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department…

Two men charged in the shootings outside Union Station after Chiefs rally

admin February 20, 2024

For Immediate ReleaseFeb. 20, 2024 Two Kansas City men face murder and other felony charges in connection with the homicide and non-fatal shootings outside Union Station last Wednesday following the parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean…

Filing Procedures on February 27, 2024 for the August 4, 2024 Primary Election Jackson County, Missouri

admin February 19, 2024

Persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy for the offices of Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff or County Committeeman/Committeewoman, on opening day of filing, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, may do so at the Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.…

Statement regarding Union Station shootings investigation

admin February 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024 Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker released the following statement today: We regularly work with juvenile court officers on cases and we have worked with them on this case as well. Though we do not oversee or supervise the…

Office of the Juvenile Officer charges two juveniles related to rally

admin February 16, 2024

By Valerie HartmanPublic Information Officer16th Judicial CircuitJackson County, Missouri Two juveniles were charged on Thursday, February 15, 2024, by the Office of the Juvenile Officer related to the incident at the Chiefs’ rally on February 14, 2024. The juveniles are currently detained…

In wake of Union Station shootings, prosecutor organizes counseling services for community

admin February 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024 The shootings at Union Station following the Kansas City Chief’s victory parade on Wednesday marred a beautiful celebration. These horrible events can create deep emotional trauma for persons involved or persons who witnessed the violence. Family members can also…

Jackson County Executive Statement on Stadium Sales Tax

admin January 22, 2024

As the discussions around the proposed stadium tax for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs continue to evolve, it is important that the residents of Jackson County are provided with a comprehensive understanding of the current situation and the stakes involved. As…

Jackson County Legislator DaRon McGee (4th District) issued the following statement today.

admin January 22, 2024

Jackson County Legislator DaRon McGee (4th District) issued the following statement today. Jackson County Legislator DaRon McGee (4th District) issued the following statement today. As the sponsor of Ordinance 5822 which authorized the April election to give the voters the right to…

County Legislator Megan Marshall Will Vote to Sustain County Executive’s Veto of Ordinance 5822

admin January 22, 2024

Kansas City, Mo – Megan Marshall, Vice Chair of the Jackson County Legislature, has made a decisive commitment to vote in favor of sustaining the County Executive’s veto of Ordinance 5822. In a statement released today, Marshall outlined her position on the…