Taking Advantage Of The MO Scholars Program

Taking Advantage Of The MO Scholars Program

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September 3, 2022 Parents in Missouri have new options for K-12 education, thanks to the MO Scholars program, and those willing to donate to the program can also see benefits. This innovative program just went live, and families are now able to…

Section Of SE Hamblen Road Set To Close Sept. 9-12

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A section of SE Hamblen Road north of SE Bailey Road is set to close at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, and will remain closed until 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, weather permitting. This closure is necessary for the removal…

Fred’s Football Forecast – Week 2

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By Fred [email protected] Staley at Lee’s Summit (Friday Night Lights Tour Stop)Steve Rampy is a familiar name in the high school coaching ranks here in KC and the Staley Falcons are good again after an off season last year. Staley opened their…

Jackson County inmate sentenced to 12 years for smuggling drugs into jail

admin August 30, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseAug. 30, 2022 A Blue Springs man, 39, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he was convicted of smuggling drugs into the Jackson County Detention Center, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Christopher Harris, dob:…

Jackson County Executive Issues Statement On Abortion Ban Advisory Referendum

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Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. issued a statement this week after the Jackson County Legislature failed to pass Ordinance 5656. The Ordinance, if approved, would have placed an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters if they think Missouri’s abortion…

Celebrating Citizens

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August 27, 2022 We all know someone who is an amazing citizen—someone who serves on civic boards and planning committees, volunteers for special projects on evenings and weekends, and uses their position to make big changes in communities throughout the region. It’s…

Two Pleasant Hill Garden Winners In Missouri State Fair 2022

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August 27, 2022 By Cheryl SchifferdeckerSpecial to the Tribune During this summer’s Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Missouri, August 11-21, two Pleasant Hill gardens achieved multiple awards for their produce including several first place ribbons. The two gardens are unique and different…

Lee’s Summit woman charged in fatal crash into a person sitting on parking lot curb

admin August 25, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseAug. 25, 2022 A 23-year-old Lee’s Summit, MO, woman has been charged in the death of a woman who was sitting on curb at a Lee’s Summit hotel parking lot on Wednesday, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.…

Charges filed against area man in Independence double homicide this week

admin August 23, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseAug. 23, 2022 A 23-year-old Independence, MO, man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in Independence on Sunday, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Jayvon D. Rabb, dob: 8/21/99, faces Murder 2nd Degree…

UCM Professional Training And Education Open House On August 30

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August 20, 2022 By Janice PhelanCommunications and Marketing University of Central Missouri-Missouri Innovation Campus Is a new job or a promotion in your future? Adult learners are invited to register for the University of Central Missouri’s monthly Professional Training and Education Open…