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Central JaxCo Fire offers tips to stay safe with fireworks on 4th of July
The Fourth of July is always a busy day for fire departments across the United States, but the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District has some tips for staying safe around fireworks.
Henry County Commission Meeting, Henry County Missouri Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Henry County Commission met pursuant to adjournment at the courthouse in Clinton, Missouri. Those members present were: Jim Stone – Presiding Commissioner. At 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Stone brought the meeting to order. At 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Fosnow made a motion to go into closed session via RSMo 610.021(3)...
One Last Play: A Former All Star Helped Kill Stadium Financing for His Old Team
Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Summer 2024 magazine. You can subscribe here. In late March, some of the biggest names in professional sports appeared in a TV ad urging residents of Jackson County, Mo., to vote. It wasn’t an anodyne appeal to civic duty. Instead, the stars — including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, fresh off the latest of their three Super Bowl wins in the past five years — wanted voters to back a sales tax to fund renovations for the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium and help pay for a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals.
Possible microbursts roll through the Metro Tuesday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Severe storms moved through the Metro and most of the viewing area Tuesday night, packing heavy rain and a very significant amount of wind. In fact, we had observed wind gusts of 70-90 mph as storms ripped through Unity Village and Lee’s Summit. There were plenty of other problem areas around […]
Artists Helping the Homeless nonprofit bridges gaps in services across Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kahana House opened in February in south Kansas City, Missouri. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Artists Helping the Homeless, the house hosts approximately 16 people at any given time while working to bridge gaps in homeless services. Artist Kar Woo first became acquainted...
Blue Springs town hall explaining upcoming bond issue election scheduled
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Leaders in Blue Springs will host a meeting to discuss an upcoming special election. Voters will decide August 6, whether to approve a bond issue to fund road improvements and road projects through the city. The issue will appear on the ballot as:. Leaders will...
Carson Steele could end up being an Andy Reid fullback
Three months after Andy Reid became the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, the team used a sixth-round draft pick (204th overall) to acquire Kansas State fullback Braden Wilson in the 2013 NFL Draft. Four days later, the team traded fourth-year cornerback Javier Arenas — a former second-round pick...
Clinton Park Board Open Meeting Minutes from Monday May13th
O Kevin Griffey (2025) O Linda Martin, (2024) X Bob Ruffin (2025) O Jake Kenney (2024) X Rachel Boyles (2025) X Debby Van Winkle (2024) O Brady Brown (2025), Chair O Shelly Nelson (Council Liaison) X Matt Petry (2027) X Christy Maggi (City Administrator) X Tim Komer (2025) Agenda:. Public...
Chiefs Hallmark Christmas movie will be shot in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s Christmas in July on Independence Square this year. The city announced the square will serve as a primary backdrop for the Christmas movie produced by Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs. “For the last week our lighting company, Holiday FX, has been very busy...
Kansas City Chiefs Star Declined To Be In New Netflix Show: “I’m Out On That Sh-t”
In 2023, Netflix premiered a new series, Quarterback, which followed Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota throughout the 2022-2023 NFL season. However, it appears that players like Travis Kelce won’t be lending their services for the new series. Due to the series being a hit, it was announced...
City of Windsor to Change Date for Fireworks Display
Due to heavy rain forecast for the 4th of July, the Fire Department has chosen to delay the fireworks display until Saturday July 6th. The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce has announced “all of the children’s games, the cardboard boat regatta and the kayak races will be held during our Summer Celebration on August 3rd.” Schedule of events will be posted next week.
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