2018 Blue Springs Press Releases All Archives

City Council calls for election to amend the City Charter City Council calls for election to amend the City Charter
At the January 7, 2019 City Council Meeting, the Blue Springs City Council unanimously voted to call for a Citywide election on April 2, 2019 to amend the City Charter. The call for election follows the recommendations made by the Charter Review Commission that were presented to the City Council on December 17, 2018.
My Blue Springs Photo Contest Winners Announced My Blue Springs Photo Contest Winners Announced
The City of Blue Springs announced the winners of the 2018 My Blue Springs Photo Contest. Out of 43 total entries from residents of all ages, the City Communications Team has selected the following winners:
City Offices Closed Monday, January 21 in Observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day City Offices Closed Monday, January 21 in Observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
City of Blue Springs, Mo. offices, Municipal Court and Vesper Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Blue Springs Fieldhouse will be open during their regular hours of operation from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
City Council Election Filing for April 2, 2019 Election City Council Election Filing for April 2, 2019 Election
The City of Blue Springs will hold an election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, for the purpose of electing the following: Councilman – District 1 – three-year term Councilman – District 2 – three-year term Councilman – District 3 – three-year term
District 1 Councilmen Invite Residents To Attend a Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 15 District 1 Councilmen Invite Residents To Attend a Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 15
On Tuesday, Jan. 15 , District 1 Councilmen Dale Carter and Jerry Kaylor will host a Facebook Live Town Hall meeting in the City Council Chambers at the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street.
City hosts Time Capsule Reburial and Rededication Ceremony Jan. 10 City hosts Time Capsule Reburial and Rededication Ceremony Jan. 10
The City of Blue Springs will host a Rededication and Reburial Ceremony of the 1976 Time Capsule at 11 a.m. on January 10, 2019 at City Hall, 903 W. Main Street.
City Offices Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1 City Offices Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1
City of Blue Springs, Mo. offices, Municipal Court and Vesper Hall will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday and Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observation of New Year's Day.
Mayor Carson Ross appoints City Prosecuting Attorney Mayor Carson Ross appoints City Prosecuting Attorney
Mayor Carson Ross has announced the appointment of Tracey Chappell-Vick as the City’s Prosecuting Attorney.
Mayor Carson Ross Hosts Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 4 Mayor Carson Ross Hosts Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 4
All are invited to the City of Blue Springs’ 2018 Annual Mayor’s Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 4. This is a free, family holiday event that will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will take place outside the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street and the municipal parking lot across from the building in downtown Blue Springs, Mo.
Join Chief Muenz for the “State of the Police Department” address and Public Forum on Nov. 27 Join Chief Muenz for the “State of the Police Department” address and Public Forum on Nov. 27
On Tuesday, November 27 the Public Safety Citizen’s Advisory Board will host Police Chief Bob Muenz as he delivers his “State of the Police Department” address. The night will also include a public forum where citizens are encouraged to join a community discussion on Public Safety in Blue Springs and the future of the Department.
City Facility Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule City Facility Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
City of Blue Springs, Mo., offices, Municipal Court, The Fieldhouse and Vesper Hall will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. On Wednesday, Nov. 21, Vesper Hall will close at 2 p.m. and the Blue Springs Fieldhouse will close at 8 p.m. and reopen on Friday, Nov. 24 at 5 a.m.
Council District 2 Residents Invited To Attend a Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting on Nov. 20 Council District 2 Residents Invited To Attend a Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting on Nov. 20
On Tuesday, Nov. 20, District 2 Councilmen Kent Edmondson and Chris Lievsay will host a Facebook Live Town Hall meeting in the City Council Chambers at the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street.
City Offices Closed November 12 in observance of Veterans Day City Offices Closed November 12 in observance of Veterans Day
City of Blue Springs, Mo., offices, Municipal Court and Vesper Hall will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, November 12. The Blue Springs Fieldhouse will be open on Monday from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Human Relations Commission Hosts Third Annual Helping Residents Connect Fair Human Relations Commission Hosts Third Annual Helping Residents Connect Fair
The Human Relations Commission invites residents to their annual Helping Residents Connect (H.R.C.) Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 4 at Vesper Hall located at 400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, Mo.
Blue Springs Police Department names Stacey Edwards as Deputy Chief Blue Springs Police Department names Stacey Edwards as Deputy Chief
The City of Blue Springs Police Department is pleased to announce Captain Stacey Edwards has been named Deputy Chief of Police effective October 1.
Mayor to appoint Mike Spiegel as Interim Prosecuting Attorney Mayor to appoint Mike Spiegel as Interim Prosecuting Attorney
The City of Blue Springs is pleased to announce that Mayor Carson Ross has chosen to appoint Mike Spiegel as Interim City Prosecuting Attorney effective October 1, 2018.
Blue Springs Police Department Awarded Third CALEA Accreditation Blue Springs Police Department Awarded Third CALEA Accreditation
The City of Blue Springs is proud to announce that the Blue Springs Police Department has been awarded national re-accreditation for its continued compliance with national standards for policing by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Residents, Police Step Out to Stop Crime Residents, Police Step Out to Stop Crime
20th Annual National Night Out Against Crime in Blue Springs; Free Food, Games and Safety Information
Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on October 27 Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on October 27
On Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Blue Springs Police Department and both Blue Springs Price Chopper locations will give residents an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs. This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Blue Springs Community Selects Playground, Splash Pad Design for Burrus Old Mill Park Blue Springs Community Selects Playground, Splash Pad Design for Burrus Old Mill Park
The votes are in. After more than 1,800 community members cast their votes to choose the playground and splash pad design at Burrus Old Mill Park, “The Jungle” was officially declared the winner.
City Council adopts FY 2018-2019 Annual Budget City Council adopts FY 2018-2019 Annual Budget
On September 24, 2018, the City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2018-19 annual budget of $69,971,102 effective October 1, 2018. The Proposed 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget is available online at www.bluespringsgov.com.
Now seeking entries for the annual “My Blue Springs Photo Contest” Now seeking entries for the annual “My Blue Springs Photo Contest”
The City of Blue Springs is hosting the ninth annual ‘My Blue Springs’ Photo Contest. This year, the categories are changing up just a bit to focus on what makes Blue Springs special – it’s people! We’d love to see photos of your kids, your neighbor or your classmates enjoying their favorite Blue Springs pastimes and locations.
SW Major Road Closure extended through Sept. 5 SW Major Road Closure extended through Sept. 5
The City of Blue Springs is alerting motorists that SW Major Road, east of Missouri 7 Highway to SW Tennessee Drive will be closed to traffic through Tuesday, Sept. 5 for road repair work, weather permitting. Motorists can use SW Eagles Ridge Drive for access.
City of Blue Springs hosts Paper Shredding Event to Help Residents Dispose of Personal Documents Sa City of Blue Springs hosts Paper Shredding Event to Help Residents Dispose of Personal Documents Sa
The City of Blue Springs and the Blue Springs Solid Waste Management Commission are sponsoring a mobile drive-up paper shredding event on at the Municipal Annex, 1304 W. Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is full.
Mayor Ross Challenges Area Municipalities to Eighth Annual Mayors’ Hotshot Basketball Challenge Mayor Ross Challenges Area Municipalities to Eighth Annual Mayors’ Hotshot Basketball Challenge
Mayor Carson Ross has challenged seven area mayors to see which municipal leader has the best jump-shot in the eighth annual Mayor’s Hotshot Basketball Challenge at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2 at the Grain Valley Community Center, at 713 Main Street in Grain Valley.
10th Street between U.S. 40 and South Avenue closed July 25 10th Street between U.S. 40 and South Avenue closed July 25
Blue Springs, Mo. – The City of Blue Springs will be shutting down 10th Street between U.S. 40 Highway and South Avenue to through traffic on Wednesday, July 25.
Notice of Public Meeting – NE Roanoke Drive Notice of Public Meeting – NE Roanoke Drive
The City of Blue Springs will be conducting a public meeting on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Brittany Hills Middle School (in the cafeteria) located at 2701 NW 1st Street in Blue Springs, MO.
Cooling Centers Opened July 12-14 Cooling Centers Opened July 12-14
Blue Springs, Mo. – The City of Blue Springs has opened Vesper Hall as a Cooling Center in response to the heat advisory for Jackson County issued by the National Weather Service for Thursday July 12 and Friday July 13. On Saturday, July 14, the Fieldhouse will be open for residents looking to escape the heat. Blue Springs residents can find refuge from the extreme heat at Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper, until 9 p.m., on Thursday, June 12 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, June 13. The Fieldhouse, located at 425 NE Mock Avenue, will be open on Saturday, July 14 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for use as a cooling center.
UPDATE: NW 10th Street will remain closed through Monday UPDATE: NW 10th Street will remain closed through Monday
Due to unforeseen infrastructure issues, The City of Blue Springs is alerting motorists that NW 10th Street, between Main Street and NW Vesper Street will remain closed until July 3 for utility work, weather permitting. Motorists can use NW Walnut Street or NW Vesper Street to NW 11th Street for access. The closure was initially set for June 25-29. The City appreciates the patience of its residents during this road closure.
City Offices Closed Wednesday, July 4 in Observation of Independence Day City Offices Closed Wednesday, July 4 in Observation of Independence Day
City of Blue Springs, Mo. offices, Municipal Court and Vesper Hall will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. The Blue Springs Fieldhouse will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City cooling centers available to the public during extreme heat City cooling centers available to the public during extreme heat
City celebrates Public Works with Free Family Event City celebrates Public Works with Free Family Event
Blue Springs celebrates new playground at Rotary Park Blue Springs celebrates new playground at Rotary Park
Minor damage to power lines, trees sustained to Blue Springs during May 2 storm Minor damage to power lines, trees sustained to Blue Springs during May 2 storm
Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on April 28 Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on April 28
Blue Springs to hold Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Blue Springs to hold Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
NW 10th Street Closure NW 10th Street Closure
Blue Springs Mayor Carson Ross to Award Mayor’s Legion of Merit Award Blue Springs Mayor Carson Ross to Award Mayor’s Legion of Merit Award
City Offices Closed Monday, January 15 in Observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day City Offices Closed Monday, January 15 in Observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
City Hall Renovation begins in March; City Offices Moved During Construction City Hall Renovation begins in March; City Offices Moved During Construction