Jackson County Offers Extended Weekend Hours For Tax Collection In November And December

Jackson County Offers Extended Weekend Hours For Tax Collection In November And December

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November 16, 2024 Jackson County announced this week that it will provide extended weekend hours for tax collection at the historic courthouse in Independence, offering added convenience on select Saturdays in November and December. The Historic Truman Courthouse, located at 112 W.…

Governor Seeks Joint Federal, State, And Local Damage Assessments In Preparation For Major Disaster Declaration Request

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November 16, 2024 This week Governor Mike Parson announced that the state has begun the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred November 3 – 9, 2024. “Last week’s severe weather system…

MDC, Sierra Club To Host 60th Anniversary Celebration Of The Wilderness Act

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November 16, 2024 By Erin Woodiel The Wilderness Act was signed into law on September 3, 1964, setting aside 54 designated areas in the United States to remain “forever wild.” Today, that number has increased to 806, with eight areas in Missouri.…

300 Job Vacancies At IRS Direct Hiring Event For Kansas City Service Center

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November 9, 2024 The Internal Revenue Service will be holding a direct hiring event for Clerk and Tax Examiner (clerical and administrative positions) to fill more than 300 vacancies available at the Kansas City, MO service center on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and…

Jackson County Executive Statement On Election 2024

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November 9, 2024 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement regarding local, state and national results of the 2024 November general election: “Yesterday, voters across Missouri and throughout the country went to the polls, casting votes in an…

Flooding, Dry Conditions Impact Start Of Waterfowl Hunting Season In Kansas City Region

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November 9, 2024 By Erin Woodiel Two flood events and a hot, dry summer have impacted waterfowl hunting opportunities in many Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wetlands in the Kansas City region this season. Waterfowl hunting seasons in the Middle Zone will…

MDC Provides Freezer Drop-Off Sites In Kansas City Region To Aid Hunters In Voluntary CWD Testing

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November 2, 2024 By Erin Woodiel To make it easier for deer hunters to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in four counties in the Kansas City region. Each site…

A Bold New Vision For Jackson County: Why Melesa Johnson Is The Prosecutor We Need

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October 19, 2024 Submitted by Melesa Johnson Melesa Johnson’s commitment to public safety, grassroots approach, and deep connection to communities across the county propelled her to victory in the Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor. She remains dedicated to getting know Jackson…

UCM Workforce Training Graduates Honored At Lee’s Summit Ceremony

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October 12, 2024 The University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated adult learners who successfully completed workforce training at a graduation ceremony hosted Monday, Sept. 23 at UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. The 36 graduates earned industry-recognized certificates through programs designed…

Lee’s Summit Chamber Of Commerce General Election Candidate Forum

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October 12, 2024 The Lee’s Summit Chamber will be hosting a General Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. This event will take place at the Missouri Innovation Campus, located at 1101 NW Innovations Parkway in Lee’s Summit, and…