Posted on: November 15, 2013
"Today, we renew our promise to leave a strong Jackson County for the next generation."
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Posted on: December 19, 2013
Latoya Caldwell could scarcely speak. She sobbed, shedding tears of joy.
"Oh, my God," she cried. "This has been a long time coming."
"Home for the holidays" took on even greater meaning during a special presentation ...
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Posted on: October 22, 2013
Four little kids, scarcely tall enough to see over the marble tabletops in the Legislative Chamber of the Jackson County Courthouse, walked away from County Executive Mike Sanders carrying a big check. Sander presented them and Operation Breakthrough co-f...> MORE
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Posted on: September 7, 2013
Historical accuracy guided every decision made during the multi-phased restoration of the Truman Courthouse on Independence Square—right down to the date and hour chosen for the rededication ceremony: 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013.
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Posted on: July 4, 2013
ou might call it the perfect way to literally top off the renovations to the Historic Jackson County Truman Courthouse.
Although remodeling the interior -- to make the national landmark on Independence Square once again a "working courthouse" ...> MORE
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Posted on: May 22, 2013
During its annual luncheon today at Union Station, the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association presented two "Project of the Year" awards to the Jackson County Public Works Department.
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Posted on: April 30, 2013
Great Plains SPCA Executive Director Courtney Thomas estimates between 200 and 250 people attended the grand opening of the new Regional Animal Shelter in Independence on Saturday, April 13.
People were literally lined up to get inside the brand new fa...> MORE
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Posted on: April 16, 2013
Pick up a phone. Dial the hotline number. Report suspected child abuse. And you can do it anonymously.
"It's that simple," said Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. "If you suspect a child is being abused and you act by calling t...> MORE
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Posted on: March 22, 2013
In the wake of a disaster, the new Independence/Eastern Jackson County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will, Independence Mayor Don Reimal declared, "save many lives." Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders joined the mayor, United States Congr...> MORE
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Posted on: March 1, 2013
Heavy snowfall shut down much of the Greater Kansas City region February 21 and 22. Before that snow could melt much, a second front dumped an additional foot in some parts of Jackson County on Tuesday, February 26.
The storms prompted Jackson County Exe...> MORE
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
To solve most crimes law enforcement officials need someone to talk. If witnesses remain silent -- if they don't share what they know or suspect -- the perpetrator will probably remain at large, able to victimize others.
"It's really simple: Peop...> MORE
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Posted on: January 14, 2013
During his decades of public service, Jim Nunnelly has humbly accepted many awards. Soon, someone else will be receiving an award that bears the former COMBAT administrator's name.
Last week, the Jackson County Legislature unanimously approved a resolu...> MORE
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