KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Voters made a historic choice Tuesday night with the election of Melesa Johnson as Jackson County ...

Melesa Johnson became the first Black woman prosecutor in Jackson County history after defeating Republican Tracey Chappell.

Johnson, a Democrat, beat Tracey Chappell, a Republican, in the heavily Democratic county. The race was heated in its last ...

Democrat Melesa Johnson was elected as Jackson County prosecutor, making her the first Black woman to hold that office, per ...

The woman who will take over the role of Jackson County Prosecutor once Jean Peters Baker's term expires in two months has ...

Democratic nominee Melesa Johnson will be the next Jackson County Prosecutor. On Tuesday, Johnson won the election with, ...

The theatre community, FOX4 spoke with Wednesday, is thankful the city has provided them the space and the many opportunities ...

Jackson County elects Melesa Johnson, who promises to prioritize community safety. It’s a welcome change. Facebook/Melesa Johnson For Jackson County Prosecutor It was hardly a secret that history ...

Melesa Johnson is the first Black woman to hold that office. Johnson, a Democrat, defeated Republican Tracey Chappell by a ...

Prosecutor-Elect Melesa Johnson (D) wants to try a different approach when it comes to addressing violent crime, particularly in Kansas City. “I know that crime is completely out of control ...

Melesa Johnson is Mayor Quinton Lucas’ director of public safety. During her campaign, she emphasized that deep-seated ...