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

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

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 ...

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

Melesa Johnson makes history as 1st Black woman elected Jackson County prosecutor Taylor Swift and Jason Kelce share a hug at ...

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

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - Democratic nominee Melesa Johnson will be the next Jackson County Prosecutor. On Tuesday, Johnson won the election with, according to unofficial Jackson County results.

In a historic win for the Kansas City area, Democrat Melesa Johnson was elected Tuesday as the next Jackson County prosecutor. Johnson is the first Black woman to take on the role. She ran against ...