BestyBnB Launches Platform To Help Victims Of Domestic Violence, Abused Pets, And The Agencies Who Serve Them

BestyBnB Launches Platform To Help Victims Of Domestic Violence, Abused Pets, And The Agencies Who Serve Them

staff2 November 13, 2021

November 13, 2021 BestyBnB, a highly secure, technical platform designed specifically for Domestic Violence Shelters, announced that the company raised $2 million from local businesswoman and prominent animal advocate, Sally Root, and signed on seven distinguished DV Shelters in the Kansas City…

Jackson County Legislature rescinds mask mandate

admin November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021 Media Release KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, the Jackson County Legislature voted 5-4 to rescind the mask mandate for Jackson County, effective immediately. Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. and Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH, are thankful for the community’s commitment to…

Lee’s Summit City Council Opposes County Mask Mandate

staff2 November 11, 2021

Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The City of Lee’s Summit has approved a resolution expressing its opposition to the Jackson County Health Department’s mask mandate. The resolution urges a repeal of the county mandate, though the statement will have no practical impact on the…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Announces Return Of The Annual “Trip the Light Fantastic” Bike Ride

staff2 November 6, 2021

November 6, 2021 By popular demand, the “Trip the Light Fantastic” Bike Ride through Christmas in the Park returns to Jackson County on Sunday, Nov. 21. The adult cyclist ride begins at 6 p.m. and the family ride at 6:20 p.m. Cycling…

Hy-Vee Launches Month-Long Campaign To Recruit And Support Veterans And Active-Duty Military Members

staff2 November 6, 2021

November 6, 2021 This week Hy-Vee, Inc. launched a month-long campaign to honor our nation’s veterans and military members in our communities, as well as increase awareness of and support for organizations that serve veterans, active-duty military and their families. The campaign…

Fire Damages Greenwood, MO Home

admin November 6, 2021

By Assistant Chief Jim Eden LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On November 6, 2021 at 2:02 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1900 Block of West Elm Street in the City of Greenwood. A neighbor and…

Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election

admin November 2, 2021

November 2, 2021 Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants Missourians to be aware of changes to opening and closing dates for candidate filing for the April 2022, General Municipal Election. Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election, which includes…

Jackson County Executive statement on mask extension

admin November 1, 2021

November 1, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement regarding today’s Legislature vote to extend the County’s mask mandate until November 22, 2021: “Over the past several weeks we have made significant progress in reducing…

Hy-Vee Issues Consumer Advisory on Onions

admin October 22, 2021

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 22, 2021) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today a consumer advisory regarding the onion recall that is occurring nationwide. Hy-Vee was recently notified by its supplier Capitol City Fruit that in August the grocer had received a shipment of onions that are part of the recall. The…

How To Stay Safe When Paying With Your Smartphone

staff2 October 16, 2021

October 16, 2021 By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert Convenience has always been king which has lead to a surge of using cashless payment methods such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. However, with the convenience of cashless payments, there comes…