Jackson County Legislature Votes for Tax Relief for Eligible Seniors.

Jackson County Legislature Votes for Tax Relief for Eligible Seniors.

admin September 18, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE09/18/2023 PRESS RELEASE (Kansas City, MO) – Jackson County Legislature passed Ordinance # 5787, enacting a property tax credit to eligible taxpayers within Jackson County, MO, in accordance with the Revised Statutes of Missouri 137.1050 (SB190) for tax year 2024 and…

As The CDC Greenlights Updated COVID-19 Vaccine, Case Counts Climb In Eastern Jackson County

staff2 September 16, 2023

September 16, 2023 A new wave of the COVID-19 virus is arriving in the Kansas City metro. In Eastern Jackson County (EJC), COVID-19 cases were twice as high in August as they were in June. Cases rose across all age groups in…

Unity Village Garden Market And Colbern Road Closure

staff2 September 15, 2023

The ongoing improvements to Colbern Rd. are much needed, but the current closure to through traffic has greatly impacted our Garden Produce Market. Our Market Stand is OPEN – SATURDAYS through October 14, 2023 from 8 am till 1 pm Our all-volunteer…

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Garage Sale

admin September 12, 2023

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church416 SE Grand Ave.Friday, September 15 and Saturday, 16th 8am to 3pm Both Days Household items, home décor, pictures, kitchen items, baby and kids items, clothing, games, books, shoes and purses, lawnmower. Lots of miscellaneous. Something for everyone!

Lee’s Summit Sues Jackson County Over Tax Assessments

admin September 11, 2023

After years of Jackson County’s repeated failures to make correct real property tax assessments, the City of Lee’s Summit filed a lawsuit to get a court’s help to force the County and its officials to make accurate assessments as required by Missouri…

Body Found Linked to Shooting, Burglaries

admin September 7, 2023

By Officer Jack Taylor, Public Information Officer INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – On 9-7-23, Investigators with the Independence Police Department and the Lee’s Summit Police Department determined the body that was found on Sunday, 9-3-23 near the Family Golf Park, was connected to the incidents and…

What I REID Into It

staff2 September 7, 2023

By Fred [email protected] The NFL is kicking off their 104th season in 2023 and doing it in Kansas City. The season will last exactly four months, from Thursday, Sept. 7 through January 7, 2024. The Super Bowl Champions will raise a banner…

Jackson County Executive White and Sheriff Forté issue statement regarding joint detention center

admin August 21, 2023

By Marshanna C Smith KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. and Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté have issued the following statement regarding today’s discussion of a joint detention center with the City of Kansas City, Missouri: “Today’s legislative meeting…

Senator Schmitt Visits Whiteman Air Force Base, Meets With Base Leadership, Discusses Implementation Of FY24 NDAA Funding

staff2 August 19, 2023

August 19, 2023 Senator Eric Schmitt toured Whiteman Air Force Base to highlight the authorization of over $87 million in funding for B-2 operations in the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as well as engage with Whiteman Air Force Base leadership…

Scheduling A Ride With OATS Transit

staff2 August 19, 2023

August 19, 2023 OATS Transit offers regular transportation services for the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Call the local OATS Transit office at 816-380-7433 or 800-480-6287 to schedule a ride or find out about services in…