Police Form New Investigative Team To Investigate Police Incidents

admin November 4, 2022

By Sgt. Chris Depue Statement from Chief Forbes: Jackson County, Mo. – In the fall of 2021, several Police Chiefs from Eastern Jackson County noted a need for an intra-agency task force style approach to police officer involved investigations. These investigations would…

Independence man who shot last night at police officer charged with felonies

admin November 3, 2022

An Independence man, 30, faces felony charges after he fired a shot at an Independence Police Officer, whose gun belt stopped the round and prevented injury to the officer, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Ryland E. Polson, dob: 7/28/1992,…

Election Day, Nov. 8, will be closely monitored for intimidation, voting irregularities

admin November 2, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseNov. 2, 2022 Consistent with longstanding practice, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office will be on the lookout for voting irregularities on Election Day, November 8, 2022. This election, however, we will also remain fully engaged after polls close, Jackson County…

Jackson County judge sentences former Chiefs coach to 3 years in prison

admin November 1, 2022

For Immediate ReleaseNov. 1, 2022 A Jackson County judge on Tuesday sentenced former Kansas City Chiefs coach Britt Reid to three years in prison, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. In September, Reid pleaded guilty to the Class D felony…

Governor Parson Announces $1 Million ‘Missouri Blue Scholarship’ Fund To Assist Law Enforcement Academy Recruits

staff2 November 1, 2022

Governor Mike Parson last week announced the launch of the $1 million “Missouri Blue Scholarship” fund to help attract more Missourians to law enforcement careers and address officer shortages in law enforcement agencies across Missouri. The Missouri Blue Scholarship pays $5,000 toward the cost of…

New Urgent Care/Primary Care Medical Clinic For Pleasant Hill

staff2 October 29, 2022

October 29, 2022 By Cheryl SchifferdeckerSpecial to the Tribune Pleasant Hill has an exciting new medical and urgent care option available, Urgent Care of Kansas, located at 220 N State Route 7 Hwy. Having completed his medical training at Oklahoma University, Saboor…

Veterans Day At The History Museum

staff2 October 29, 2022

October 29, 2022 Admission to the Lee’s Summit History Museum will be free for veterans and active military on Veterans Day, November 11. A special tribute to veterans is on display at the History Museum now through the end of November. The…

Lance Dillenschneider For Jackson County Legislator, Third-District At-Large

staff2 October 29, 2022

October 29, 2022 Submitted by Lance Dillenschneider Absolute pure devotion to Jackson County, Missouri, has come from lifelong Jackson County resident and business owner Lance (Lanny) Dillenschneider. His love and service for this community has benefited Jackson County for over 40 years.…

Lee’s Summit Responds To Rumors Of A Landfill

admin October 28, 2022

October 28, 2022 On Tuesday, October 25, Lee’s Summit City officials were made aware of the City of Raymore’s concerns regarding an alleged effort to site a landfill in south Kansas City on acreage that is situated south of M-150 Highway, between…

Second Annual Land Rover ‘Defender Service Awards”, Which Honors Organizations Making An Impact Within Their Communities

staff2 October 26, 2022

Missouri Search and Rescue K-9 was named a finalist among Search and Rescue organizations in the Land Rover ‘Defender Service Awards’. The Blue Springs, Missouri charitable organization was recognized for its work in utilizing specially trained canine teams to help police, fire…