Jackson County Executive Statement On Election 2024

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…

Jackson County Devastated By Tax Abatement Losses

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Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. expressed deep concern following the release of a comprehensive report from Good Jobs First entitled Hidden Costs No More: Six Years of Tax Abatement Disclosures, which reveals that Jackson County is the hardest-hit county in Missouri…

Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV Joins Forces With Local Businesses To Provide Relief For Families Affected By Hurricane Helene In North Carolina

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During a gathering of the National Association of Hispanic County Official’s call, Legislator Abarca heard of the devastating impact from NAHCO member, Susan Rodrieguez-McDowell, from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the absence of available bottled water. As the son and grandson of…

Jackson County Public Health Investigates Rising Cases Of Pertussis In Community

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October 5, 2024 Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) has been notified of a confirmed case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, associated with a student at Blue Springs High School. JCPH is currently working in partnership with the school district to…

Get Tips On Where To Backpack At Oct. 9 MDC Virtual Program

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October 5, 2024 By Francis Skalicky Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out and explore some of Missouri’s remote places on a backpacking or a hiking trip. People wanting to learn more about good…