Posted on: December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: October 30, 2018
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October 29, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Parks + Rec hosts Author and Book Expo at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
KANSAS CITY, Mo. &n...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: October 18, 2018
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October 18, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
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mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Parks + Rec presents 32nd Annual Fort Osage Fall Muster
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –Fort Osage National Historic ...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: October 11, 2018
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October 10, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
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mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Four-legged friends and their owners are invited to gather for fun, games and competition at Dogtober Fest 2018. This is the 25th year for the annual event, presented by Jackson County Parks + R...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: October 6, 2018
Attention Media:
Jackson County Parks + Rec staff have decided that the Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival will be CANCELLED on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 due to inclement weather. The festival had already been cancelled for today. The eve...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: October 5, 2018
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Marshanna Hester
Jackson County Public Information Officer
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
The Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival is being CANCELLED on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, due to the heavy rainfall and potential for lightning being forecast. It is our hope that the festival will go on as scheduled on Sunday, October 7, weat...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: September 27, 2018
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September 27, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County, RideKC, the City of Kansas City, MO, Sage and the American Cancer Society will kick off the Pink Ribbon Road Show with a solidarity walk on Monday, October 1.
Community members ar...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: September 20, 2018
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September 19, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County inmate dies of apparent suicide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An inmate at the Jackson County Detention Center h...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: September 18, 2018
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September 18, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Parks + Rec will host its annual Grand Festival of Chez les Canses, celebrating the contribution of the French to our regional history, at the Fort Osage National Histor...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: September 11, 2018
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September 11, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
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Jackson County Executive raises money for Veterans Community Project during annual golf tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. &ndash...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: September 4, 2018
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September 1, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Executive’s Office statement on COMBAT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Jackson County Executive&r...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: July 25, 2018
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July 25, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
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Jackson County files lawsuit against nation’s largest opioid drug companies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County E...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: July 13, 2018
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July 13, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. is announcing that the second public input meeting regarding the Jackson County Detention Center will take place on Tuesday, July 24. It was t...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: July 12, 2018
ATTENTION MEDIA:
Joe Don Brave, the featured artist for the Native American Art Exhibition, will be at Fort Osage tomorrow, July 14 from 9am – 12pm. This would be a great opportunity for interviews if you are covering the event for newscasts.
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July 12, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Parks + Rec’s Fort Osage National Historic Landmark will host a Native American Art Ex...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: July 9, 2018
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July 9, 2018
Public hearings set on proposed amendments to Jackson County Charter
The Jackson County Legislature has scheduled two public he...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: June 20, 2018
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June 20, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County is pleased to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of its newest community project, the “Monument To Freedom, Justice & Courage.” The Monument...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: June 6, 2018
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June 6, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jail Task Force announces public input meetings
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr.’s J...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: May 21, 2018
Jackson County Parks + Rec is ready to kick-off the unofficial start of summer with a grand opening celebration of the Rowdy Ribbit’s Water Park – the only inflatable water park in the region.
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May 21, 2018
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Jackson County Parks + Rec celebrates grand opening of Rowdy Ribbit’s Inflatable Water Park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – J...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: May 18, 2018
Due to the withdrawal by the incumbent candidate for the office of County Legislature - 3rd District, the Clerk of the County Legislature will re-open
candidate filing for this office only, for the August Primary Election.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2018
RE-OPENING OF CANDIDATE FILING FOROFFICE OF JACKSON COUNTY LEGISLATURE - 3RD DISTRICTMAY 21 TO MAY 25, 2018
Due to the withdrawal by the incumbent candidate for the office of County Legislature - 3rd District andpursuant to...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: May 14, 2018
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May 12, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Department of Corrections Director Diana Turner has released the following statement after charges were filed against a corrections officer.
“I want to thank th...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: May 14, 2018
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May 11, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney issued a grand jury report related to the County’s detention facilities. County officials were first notified that the report h...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has named Darryl Forte‘ as the 43rd Sheriff of Jackson County and will serve as the officeholder for the remainder of the year.
Forte was selec...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: May 2, 2018
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May 2, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County and the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) staff have announced that five candidates will be interviewed by a nominating committee to help Jackson County Executive Frank White, J...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: April 18, 2018
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April 18, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Executive statement regarding Sheriff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the f...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: April 16, 2018
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April 16, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County is pleased to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest community project, the “Monument to Freedom, Justice & Courage.” The Monument, located in Leon M. Jordan Memorial Park at...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: April 13, 2018
Wear your hiking or walking shoes and spend time on the bluffs and river bottoms of the Missouri River during a nature walk surrounding the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. The event is hosted by Jackson County Parks + Rec.
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April 13, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
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Jackson County Parks + Rec presents Nature Walks at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wear your h...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: April 12, 2018
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April 12, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Parks + Rec will host its annual Sibley Cemetery Tour at the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, highlighting notable internments in our area’s most historic cemetery. The Sibley Cemeter...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: April 11, 2018
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April 11, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement in response to the Office of Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s acceptance to conduct a comprehensive audit of ...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: March 19, 2018
Take a journey back in time to experience what many historians consider the second American Revolution during the 28th Annual War of 1812 Symposium, hosted by Jackson County Parks + Rec at the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.
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March 19, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
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Jackson County Parks + Rec presents War of 1812 Symposium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Take a journey back in time to experience w...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: March 12, 2018
Jackson County Frank White, Jr. announced that two women have been appointed to serve as directors of two County departments. Diana Turner will assume the permanent role of Director of Corrections and Whitney Miller will serve as Director of Collection.
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March 12, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Executive appoints two women to lead collection and corrections departments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson Co...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: March 5, 2018
Jackson County announces the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the Rock Island Rail Corridor Shared Use Path.
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March 5, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
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Jackson County announces groundbreaking ceremony for Rock Island Shared Use Path
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County is pleased to an...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: February 26, 2018
The Fort Osage National Historic Landmark and Education Center will re-open to the public tomorrow, February 27 under normal operating hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
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February 26, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
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Jackson County Parks + Rec’s Fort Osage National Landmark and Education Center scheduled to re-open
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: February 23, 2018
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February 22, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County inmate dies of apparent suicide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An inmate at the Jackson County Detention Center ha...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: February 22, 2018
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February 19, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Fort Osage and Education Center closed indefinitely
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, owned and ope...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: January 31, 2018
As part of an ongoing investigation, a coordinated and joint search operation occurred this morning at the Jackson County Detention Center (JCDC).
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January 31, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
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Jackson County Department of Corrections initiates joint search operation at detention center
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As pa...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: January 31, 2018
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County is seeking the community’s input as it looks to develop new recreational amenities and make critical improvements to existing facilities within its Parks + Rec System.
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January 30, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County holds Public Open House on park improvement projects
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County is seeking the c...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: January 31, 2018
As part of an ongoing investigation, a coordinated and joint search operation is underway this morning at the Jackson County Detention Center (JCDC) in support of an effort to maintain the safety and security of inmates, staff and the community.
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January 31, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint search operation at Jackson County Detention Center
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As part of an ongoing inv...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: January 17, 2018
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement in response to the Legislature’s filing of a lawsuit regarding COMBAT.
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January 16, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Executive issues statement in response to lawsuit filed by Legislature
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson Count...
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News Releases 2018
Posted on: January 3, 2018
Despite the Jackson County Legislature’s FY2018 budget calling for the elimination of several positions, Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has taken the necessary steps to ensure no one lost their job at the start of the new year.
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January 3, 2018
Contact: Marshanna Hester
(816) 878-1930
mhester@jacksongov.org
Jackson County Executive recommends Missouri State Auditor’s Office inspect County’s fiscal policies
KANSAS C...
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News Releases 2018