Blunt Statement on the Passing of North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez

Blunt Statement on the Passing of North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez

admin July 19, 2022

July 19,2022 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on the death of North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez: “Today, North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez was tragically killed in the line of duty. Chief of Police Kevin…

Jackson County Executive issues statement in support of Legislature’s resolution for women’s reproductive rights

admin July 18, 2022

July 18, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement today expressing his support for the County Legislature’s adoption of Resolution 21007, which supports abortion and other reproductive rights, opposes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs…

First Ozone Alert of the season issued for Monday, July 18, 2022

admin July 17, 2022

SkyCast forecasts poor air quality tomorrow The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Air Quality Program has issued an orange Ozone Alert for Monday, July 18, 2022. This alert indicates that an unhealthy level of ground-level ozone is expected tomorrow in the Kansas City region. Ozone…

All-American Swimmers Named From Lee’s Summit West

staff2 July 16, 2022

July 16, 2022 Several members of the Lee’s Summit West swim team were recently given All-American Honors. Connor Bichsel, Zach Gilmore and Thomas Wozniak were awarded Academic All-American honors. This is a senior only award given to student athletes with a 3.75…

July A Good Month For First Time All Star

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July 16, 2022 By Fred Liggett The 2022 season so far has been less than memorable for the Kansas City Royals franchise but for one Royals Player the Month of July has provided many wonderful memories. Royals left fielder Andrew Benintendi, is…

Extreme Heat Precautions For Families Facing Dementia

staff2 July 16, 2022

July 16, 2022 As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease causes a number of changes…

Full Amtrak Missouri River Runner Service Resumes

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July 16, 2022 With funding approved by the Missouri General Assembly and signed by Gov. Mike Parson, full service by Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains resumes on July 18, with two daily round-trips for travel this summer. Community representatives along the route…

Rep. Cleaver Helps House Of Representatives Pass Legislation To Support Veterans Exposed To Toxic Substances

staff2 July 16, 2022

July 16, 2022 This week, the House of Representatives passed S. 3373, the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, otherwise known as the Honoring Our PACT Act, to deliver long overdue benefits to American…

From The Mayor of Raytown

staff2 July 16, 2022

July 16, 2022 On Aug. 2, the City of Raytown will ask voters to make a decision on three ballot questions that will impact our roads, sidewalks, storm sewers and bridges. The general obligation (GO) bonds will provide the necessary dollars the…

Suburban Balance Education Summit

staff2 July 16, 2022

July 16, 2022 The Lee’s Summit based non-profit organization, Suburban Balance is mobilizing the community for a great cause…to increase community engagement around quality education. The event will take place Aug. 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. at New Generation Church located at…