DAR Recognizes Lone Jack Historical Society With Annual Award

DAR Recognizes Lone Jack Historical Society With Annual Award

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June 15, 2024 On June 11, members of the Gilead Rupe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Odessa presented an award to the Lone Jack Historical Society. The Excellence in Historic Preservation Medal is an annual award presented…

Lee’s Summit CARES Presents: Community Conversation

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June 15, 2024 This month’s Community Conversation is brought to you by Marilyn Arnold and Norman Murphy with the Human Trafficking Training Center. The Human Trafficking Training Center believes education is key to prevent trafficking. Their organization offers training programs designed to…

Air Race Classic Team “SHEnanigans” To Race Again

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June 15, 2024 By Jeanné Willerth Raintree Lake resident, Jeanné Willerth, a well-known local flight instructor, will take to the skies in her Cessna 182 this week to head to Carbondale, IL for the start of the Air Race Classic (ARC). The…

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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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…