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Local nonprofit thankful for community support after truck stolen
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Flourish Furniture Bank is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit in Grandview. “Flourish is the only furniture bank in the Kansas City metropolitan area and also in the state of Kansas,” said Amy Cox, its Executive Director. “A furniture bank basically collects furniture from the community, as well as home essentials, so anything from linens and towels to dishes and small appliances. Then we provide those things to families who have been unhoused for one reason or another.”
Jurors see footage of Jackson County deputy shooting that killed man, injured woman
Police were trying to take the man into custody. He was a suspect in a series of car break-ins. A woman in the vehicle was struck in her shoulder and back. She survived and filed a lawsuit.
Schools say a lawsuit targeting Jackson County property assessments would be ‘catastrophic’
School districts in Jackson County saw home property assessments leap by nearly a third — and add more heft to their tax bases. They set their property tax rates lower to reflect the beefier assessments — amid a furor from homeowners and politicians contending the numbers inflated the real value of properties in the county. […] The post Schools say a lawsuit targeting Jackson County property assessments would be ‘catastrophic’ appeared first on Missouri Independent.
HCA names CEO for Missouri hospital
Gabe Clements was appointed CEO of Lee's Summit (Mo.) Medical Center, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare. Mr. Clements will take the helm after serving as COO of the hospital since July 2020. During his tenure, he has led several service line growth initiatives, including expanding surgical services, and has...
Lee’s Summit nutrition employee honored with national award for dedication
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - A school nutrition employee from Lee’s Summit has been honored with a national award for her dedication to the job and kindness to students. The national nonprofit School Nutrition Association announced on Wednesday, May 15, that Sheena Boyd, production staff professional for Cedar Creek Elementary School, in Lee’s Summit, has been awarded the Mountain Plains region Employee of the Year.
Lee’s Summit considers adding 2 holidays to city calendar
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - City workers in Lee’s Summit may get two additional days off beginning this year. Members of the Lee’s Summit City Council plan to consider recognizing Juneteenth and Veterans Day as official city holidays. The idea will be discussed during the council meeting Tuesday evening.
Blue Springs High School graduations may come with parking headaches
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Blue Springs School District is giving families and graduates a “heads up” ahead of two high school graduation ceremonies. Blue Springs South High School seniors graduate Wednesday evening. Seniors at Blue Springs High School graduate Thursday. Both ceremonies will take place at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City.
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