Jackson County Legislature To Enact Ordinance #5547 For Domestic Assault Prevention And Petty Offense

Jackson County Legislature To Enact Ordinance #5547 For Domestic Assault Prevention And Petty Offense

staff2 June 8, 2024

June 8, 2024 In a heartfelt effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of Jackson County residents, Legislator Abarca introduced and passed Ordinance #5547 relating to petty offense and domestic assault in Jackson County. With a shared vision of fostering a community…

Arrow Rock Lyceum Dances Into A New Season With “42nd Street”

staff2 June 8, 2024

June 8, 2024 The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre opens its 2024 season with “42nd Street.” The production is a love letter to Broadway, a tap dance tour de force, and a romantic comedy all rolled into one! The story unfolds at the…

Tour de Lakes 2024

staff2 June 7, 2024

June 8, 2024 Calling all cycling enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual Tom Logan Memorial Tour de Lakes, which will take place on Saturday, Jun. 22, 2024 at 7a.m. This fully supported ride offers something for everyone. Choose from scenic…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Beaches Open This Weekend

staff2 May 20, 2024

Pack your sand shovel and sunscreen, and head out to Blue Springs Lake Beach or Longview Lake Beach for the opening of the summer season this Saturday, May 25. Both beaches are a short drive from anywhere in the greater Kansas City…

Jackson County Legislature Passes Resolution to Support Creation of Veterans Affairs Office

admin May 13, 2024

Kansas City, MO – [May 13, 2024] – In a significant move to bolster support for veterans, the Jackson County Legislature passed Resolution 21616, which supports the creation of Missouri’s first County Office of Veterans Affairs. Vice Chair Megan Marshall, a 20-year…

Kansas City Mavericks Playoff Update

staff2 May 10, 2024

By Fred [email protected] Owners of the best road record during the ECHL regular season, the Kansas City Mavericks are showing to be just as good during the post-season. The Mavericks win a fourth consecutive road playoff game on Friday night with a…

Statement regarding November 2023 double-fatality accident on Interstate 70.

admin May 10, 2024

For Immediate Release May 10, 2024 The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office issued the following statement this afternoon regarding a November 2023 double-fatality accident on Interstate 70. On Nov. 6, 2023, a stolen vehicle driven by a 15-year-old unlicensed driver crashed on Interstate…

Raymore victorious in landfill fight

admin May 6, 2024

By Melissa HarmerCommunications Manager JEFFERSON CITY, MO (May 6, 2024) – Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Monday, May 6, officially ending a nearly two-year effort to stop a proposed landfill development in south Kansas City near Raymore’s northern city limits. On day…

Governor Parson Signs HB 1751 into Law

admin May 6, 2024

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill (HB) 1751 into law. HB 1751 will allow the City of Raymore and its residents to have a voice in where Kansas City is allowed to place a landfill near Raymore city limits. “This commonsense measure will…

Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement:

admin May 1, 2024

May, 2024 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement: “In light of recent developments regarding a new attempt to introduce a parks sales tax by County Legislator Manny Abarca, I feel compelled to address the residents of Jackson…