Eastern Jackson News Today

Should billionaires pay for their own stadiums? Or should taxpayers help pay for stadiums in order to keep a team in a certain location? Missouri lawmakers are considering a sales tax to keep a certain pro franchise in a certain county in Missouri...is it the right thing to do?

To trade Salvy, or not to trade?

An individual from Eastern Jackson County tested positive this week, according to the health department.

In light of that, there will be multiple back to school fair events this upcoming weekend. 

Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté said the arrest happened Friday afternoon in Blue Summit.

Jackson County's Health Department released a health impact assessment showing potential concerns about a proposed South Kansas City landfill.

A nationally recognized partnership designed to provide quality training for high-demand CNA (certified nursing assistant) positions is now in its fifth year at University Health Lakewood Medical Center. Developed by the University of Central Missouri and University Health, the learn-as-you-earn program offers debt-free scholarships to qualifying adult learners as well as both salary and benefits during the training period.

The Jackson County Legislature in Missouri voted to ban conversion therapy for minors Monday after the measure failed just weeks ago.

A Buckner Missouri husband and wife were killed in a crash on a Texas Highway Wednesday.

"If you try it, youre going to get hooked," said Independence resident Doug Hill.