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Jackson County Statement on Rae’s Cafe

admin September 7, 2021

September 7, 2021 The County will take the necessary steps to ensure the health order is enforced. Thank you, Marshanna Smith, Public Information Officer, Jackson County Executive’s Office Related article: September 3, 2021 Jackson County closes business for repeated violations of health order

Fueling Family Meals Month

staff2 September 4, 2021

September 4, 2021 Gather around the table for Family Meals Month! Fostering family meal time by preparing and eating food together can create long-lasting relationships and big benefits. Eating family dinners can lead to better and more healthful food choices. Kids who…

Annual Kansas City 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

staff2 September 4, 2021

September 4, 2021 The American Legion District 5, VFW District 5, DAV, Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, Muehlebach Funeral Care and the Catholic Cemeteries of Kansas City-Saint Joseph are presenting the Annual Kansas City 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on…

Jackson County closes business for repeated violations of health order

admin September 3, 2021

September 3, 2021 Today, Jackson County environmental health officials have revoked the food establishment permit for Rae’s Café in Blue Springs due to repeated violations of the County’s public health order requiring masks. Under Chapter 40 of the Jackson County Health Code,…

Jackson County Executive recommends additional $6 million for Emergency Rental Assistance Program

admin September 1, 2021

PRESS RELEASE September 1, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. is announcing today his plan to initiate round two of the County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) by recommending $6,239,931 in additional funding. The grant monies received from…

Governor Parson Mobilizes Missouri National Guard to Support Hurricane Ida Relief Effort

admin August 31, 2021

August 31, 2021 Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has mobilized the Missouri National Guard to assist in post-Hurricane Ida recovery efforts in Louisiana. In support of the relief effort, the Missouri National Guard will alert, mobilize, and deploy approximately 300 Soldiers to assist.…

COVID-19 Surge-Related Statements From Kansas City Hospital Leaders

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August 30, 2021 We need your help. Hospitals in the Kansas City area are experiencing an unprecedented demand for critical care, with COVID-19 patients adding stress to the otherwise high demand for hospital resources. When hospitals’ inpatient and ICU beds are filled,…

Hillary Shields Wins Vaccination Lottery

staff2 August 28, 2021

August 28, 2021 Lee’s Summit City Councilwoman Hillary Shields became one of the first 180 Missourians to win the state’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery this week. MO VIP is Missouri’s vaccine incentive program – rewarding those who have chosen or will choose to…

Paragon Star Project Update

staff2 August 28, 2021

August 28, 2021 Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The city council has approved a neighborhood improvement district (NID) for the Paragon Star sports complex and mixed-use village project. In an update to the council at their Aug. 24 session, developers shared the current construction…

TSA Extends Face Mask Requirement Through January 18, 2022

staff2 August 28, 2021

August 28, 2021 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems through January…