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…

KC Chiefs Visit Area First Responders

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September 18, 2021 By Fred Liggett Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Blake Bell (81) and Linebacker Ben Niemann (56) along with KC Wolf spent a portion of their Tuesday visiting local KCFD Station 39. The fire station, located off 47th street in…

Raytown Commemorates Santa Fe Trail 200th Anniversary And Missouri Bicentennial

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September 18, 2021 Saturday, September 11, 2021 was a special day in Raytown. Raytown’s Festival of the Trails activities were held at locations along the Santa Fe Trail which began and 8:00 a.m. and ended at 8:00 p.m. as the community commemorated…

Law Enforcement Assistance – Damon Lee

admin September 17, 2021

The FBI has been asked to assist KCPD in locating Damon Lee, a fugitive wanted for Murder 2nd degree and Armed Criminal Action out of Jackson County. The charges stem from a homicide that occurred in the apartment complex located at 6010 Highland…

Joint statement issued today by KCPD and Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office on Cody Harrison

admin September 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021 Joint statement issued today by KCPD and Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office on Cody Harrison When faced with a tragedy like this we are called upon to improve ways to intervene and prevent senseless gun violence in our community. …

Multiple Championship Trophies From Missouri’s Professional Sports Teams To Be On Display At State Capitol For First Time In State’s History

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Governor Mike Parson has arranged for multiple championship trophies from Missouri’s professional sports teams to be on display at the State Capitol Rotunda during the Bicentennial Inaugural Parade and Ball. Championship trophies will be on display and available for photo opportunities for the general…

Jackson County Executive statement on downtown baseball

admin September 14, 2021

September 14, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement today regarding downtown baseball: “Before making it to the major leagues, I got a job to support my family during the offseason helping to build…

Helping End Food Insecurity In Missouri

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September 11, 2021 In 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that roughly 12% of Missouri households faced food insecurity, meaning they did not have adequate food due to a lack of money or other resources at some point throughout the year.…