Missouri Fraternal Order Of Police Launches Statewide Membership Initiative

Missouri Fraternal Order Of Police Launches Statewide Membership Initiative

staff2 January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 By Jay Schroeder The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)—the recognized voice of Missouri law enforcement—launched a statewide initiative to increase membership and generate a wave of community support for law enforcement officers. The Missouri FOP encourages all Missourians…

Ashcroft’s Office Receives Final Redistricting House Map – Applauds Commission

admin January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022 Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, today, expressed his congratulations to the bipartisan commission tasked with redrawing Missouri’s 163 House districts. The House Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission finalized the new map by a unanimous vote. The last time commission members agreed upon…

Two Dead in Afternoon Apparent Murder Suicide in Raytown

admin January 20, 2022

January 20, 2022 By Communication Technician Mallory Harrison Raytown, MO – On January 20th, approximately 4:11 PM Raytown Police received a call from a family member in the 7600 block of Arlington Avenue stating a relative had shot a family member and shot himself.…

Raytown man charged in connection with murder of his roommate

admin January 20, 2022

January 20, 2022 A 22-year-old Raytown man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of Zackiery Lister yesterday, Jan. 19, 2022, in a Raytown residence, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Frelix C.O. Beighley-Beck, dob: 2/12/1999, faces Murder…

Raytown: One Dead, One in Custody in Morning Stabbing

admin January 19, 2022

January 19, 2022 By Communications Technician Mallory Harrison Raytown, MO – On Wednesday, January 19th, at approximately 10:11 a.m. Raytown Police responded to a residence in the area of 9200 E 54th Terrace for a report of a homicide. Officers arrived locating a…

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,…

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…