Mike Genet

The Jackson County Historical Society now has a spot in one of the myriad caves of businesses and storage places in Jackson County.

The governor said he’s looking for projects and investments that will be beneficial for years and decades down the road. As usual since he took office nearly four years ago, he stressed the importance of workforce development and infrastructure.

The primary election is Feb. 8, and the top four vote recipients will advance to the April 5 general election.

The wellness kits have a blood pressure cuff, forehead thermometer, small digital scale and a pulse oximeter. They include instructions and information on free or low-cost health resources.

Mayor Eileen Weir seeks a third four-year term, challenged by Rory Rowland, Holmes Osborne, Council Member Brice Stewart, Colleen Huff and Kenneth Love. The top two vote recipients will advance to the April 5 general election.

The Independence City Council unanimously voted Monday to deny a liquor license for the Clarion Pointe Hotel near Noland Road and I-70.

Habitat for Humanity plans to move into its first permanent offices by the end April, after several months of fixing up the former Hiram Young Elementary school building in northern Independence.

The new sidewalks will run from Cassell Park Elementary for nearly a half-mile along the east side of Hardy Avenue south to 35th Street. They should be done before school starts in August.

City Council Member Karen DeLuccie says she will continue her service and re-election campaign after learning she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

By Vincent Bonsignore Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes commanded the main room at the Chiefs’ media availability in Lake Las Vegas. Travis Kelce held court nearby. The hierarchy of the Chiefs offense was in full display. But a decent-sized group surrounded Kansas City running back Isiah Pacheco as well. It was a clear sign of his emerging influence on an offense that is leaning more and more on him and the running game. Pacheco was a fun story last year as a seventh-round roo…