Lee’s Summit Police Seek Assistance Locating Stolen Vehicle

Lee’s Summit Police Seek Assistance Locating Stolen Vehicle

admin January 18, 2022

January 18, 2022 By Sgt. Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, Mo.— The Lee’s Summit MO Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a stolen vehicle. The vehicle is a gray, 2015 Dodge Charger, four door sedan, MO license ED6-M0U; last 4…

Former LS North Pitcher Takes Next Step To Pitch For KC Royals

staff2 January 18, 2022

January 15, 2022 By Fred Liggett The temperatures outside today may tell you it’s winter but for professional baseball players preparing for the upcoming 2022 season it feels good to be on a 40 man active roster with a major league baseball…

One Injured in Afternoon Shooting in Raytown

admin January 16, 2022

By Capt. D. Harper Raytown, MO – On Sunday, 01-16-2022, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Raytown police officers were called to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8900 block of East 83 Terrace. Officers arrived at that location and found…

Crews reopen I-70 bridge after fire shut it down

admin January 16, 2022

January 16, 2022 LEE’S SUMMIT – Thanks in part to exceptional planning, collaborative efforts, and tireless work, the Missouri Department of Transportation has reopened the westbound I-70 Bridge near 18th St. in Kansas City, MO. Crews opened the outer lanes of I-70,…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Shooting Aboard Amtrak Train

admin January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022 11:59 p.m. By Public Information Officer, Sgt Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, Mo.— On Friday, January 14th, 2022 at approximately 9:15 p.m. emergency crews were summoned to the Amtrak station in Independence, MO located in the 1100 block of WestPacific…

COVID-19: Jackson County – the situation we are in is dire.

admin January 14, 2022

By Mariah CoxCommunications Division ManagerJackson County Health Department January 14, 2022 4:20 p.m. Our COVID-19 weekly case rate has reached the highest it’s ever been (1203 cases per 100k people) — and is still rapidly rising. That’s more than double the record high…

Update: Westbound I-70 Bridge Remains Closed through Sunday Night

admin January 14, 2022

Bridge Near 18th St. Damaged by Fire Thursday, Jan. 13 KANSAS CITY – Motorists are advised that crews currently are working on bridge repairs to open the outer lanes on westbound Interstate 70 near 18th St. (mile marker 4) by rush hour Monday morning, Jan. 17, weather…

Jackson County Executive recommends public health order requiring universal masking for K-12 schools

admin January 13, 2022

January 13, 2022 By Marshanna C. Smith, Jackson County PIO KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. – in consultation with Jackson County Health Department Acting Director Ray Dlugolecki, MPH and Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Schulte – is recommending a public…

Supreme Court blocks Biden workplace vaccine rule, allows health care workers mandate

admin January 13, 2022

January 13, 2022 BY: JACOB FISCHLER – JANUARY 13, 2022 2:27 PM https://missouriindependent.com/ The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a blow to the Biden administration’s fight against the pandemic, blocking a federal mandate that workers be vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19 — though the court allowed a…

Traffic Alert: Westbound I-70 Closed Indefinitely at 18th St. West of I-435 in Kansas City

admin January 13, 2022

January 13, 2022 Fire Under Bridge Caused Unknown Damage KANSAS CITY – Motorists are advised that westbound Interstate 70 near 18th St. will remain closed until further notice due to an early morning fire underneath the bridge. Missouri Department of Transportation staff…