Jackson County Executive’s Office statement on Rae’s Café ruling

Jackson County Executive’s Office statement on Rae’s Café ruling

admin September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Jackson County Executive’s Office has issued the following statement in response to the judge’s ruling regarding Rae’s Café in Blue Springs: “We respect and appreciate the Court’s ruling as well as their time and attention to…

Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans

admin September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson today ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Jackson County on Friday, September 24, 2021, in honor of Independence Police Department Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans. Officer Madrid-Evans received his Missouri…

Project Update: Bridge work along I-435 at Gregory Blvd. and Oldham Parkway causing traffic delays

admin September 22, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021 – For immediate release Project Update: Bridge work along I-435 at Gregory Blvd. and Oldham Parkway causing traffic delays JACKSON COUNTY –Motorists may encounter traffic delays as a result of bridge repairs taking place on the Interstate 435 bridges over Gregory Blvd. and Oldham…

City Manager Stephen Arbo Announces Retirement Plans

admin September 22, 2021

September 22, 2021 After a distinguished 20-year career with the City of Lee’s Summit, City Manager Stephen Arbo has announced his retirement, effective September 2022. Arbo has more than 35 years of experience in the public service sector. He joined the City…

KC man, 22, sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2019 fatal shooting in Raytown

admin September 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021 A Jackson County judge on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old Kansas City man to 20 years in state prison for his role in the fatal shooting on March 4, 2019 of Riley McCrackin, outside a pool hall in Raytown, MO,…

Norma Jean (Holding) Kozisek

admin September 21, 2021

June 10, 1942 ~ September 19, 2021 Norma Jean (Holding) Kozisek, 79, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at home. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, September 24, 2021 at Our Lady of the Presentation…

Tommy “Tucker” Thomason

admin September 20, 2021

11-15-46 – 09-15-2021 Greenwood,MO. Even though he knew his time left on earth was short, his wit and sense of humor was sharp. Tommy was intellectual, humorous, inspiring, and courageous. He lived life to the fullest and refused to be bitter that…

Lindsey Renee Wall

admin September 20, 2021

Our beautiful daughter, Lindsey Renee Wall, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was 22 years old. Lindsey is survived by her parents, Roy and Lisa Wall, her grandfather Lester Shipley, three uncles and their wives, ten cousins and…

George Lee Norwood

admin September 20, 2021

February 21, 1927 ~ September 5, 2021 On Sunday evening September 5, 2021 George Lee Norwood loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 94. George was born on February 21, 1927 near Henrietta, MO to George W. and…

Robert (Bob) H. Nesmith

admin September 20, 2021

Robert (Bob) H. Nesmith, 95, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 peacefully at his home. A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Langsford Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to service, 10:00…