Lee's Summit Tribune

Lee’s Summit To Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26

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The City of Lee’s Summit will host a free RecycleFEST on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the City’s Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The event offers Lee’s Summit residents a chance to responsibly dispose of a variety…

James “J.R.” Richard Alley

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James R. Alley, known affectionately as J.R., passed away peacefully at home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on October 14, 2024, at the age of 95. J.R. was born on July 24, 1929, in Lee’s Summit, where he spent his entire life. He…

Fire Damages House In Greenwood

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By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9:44 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 Block of Pine Tree Drive in the City of Greenwood. A passer-by reported…

Summit Christian Academy Names 2024 Homecoming Court

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October 12, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) seniors Arin Nieto and Ben Winters were named the 2024 SCA Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the Eagles’ Homecoming football game vs. University Academy (UA) Gryphons on Friday, October 4. The SCA Eagles…

Lee’s Summit Native Serves With U.S. Navy In Suffolk

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October 12, 2024 By Megan BrownNavy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Gall, a native of Lee’s Summit serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM). Gall graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1989. Additionally,…

UCM Workforce Training Graduates Honored At Lee’s Summit Ceremony

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October 12, 2024 The University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated adult learners who successfully completed workforce training at a graduation ceremony hosted Monday, Sept. 23 at UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. The 36 graduates earned industry-recognized certificates through programs designed…

Lee’s Summit Chamber Of Commerce General Election Candidate Forum

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October 12, 2024 The Lee’s Summit Chamber will be hosting a General Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. This event will take place at the Missouri Innovation Campus, located at 1101 NW Innovations Parkway in Lee’s Summit, and…

SCA Secondary Students Selected For KC Metro District Honor Choirs

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October 12, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that eight secondary choir members have earned a spot in one of the Kansas City Metro District Honor Choirs for 2024-25. Senior Emma Coats earned a spot in the All-District Mixed…

AHL Hockey Comes To KC

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October 12, 2024 By Fred Liggettsports.lstribune08@gmail.com Kansas City hockey fans have been treated to National Hockey League pre-season games the last couple of years with the St. Louis Blues coming to town to show off their skills. This pre-season Kansas City hockey…

Mango Mania: Tailgating Goes Tropical!

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October 12, 2024 It’s that time of year when tailgating is king, and cool breezes inspire us to hold on to summer. How about taking a tropical twist on your next tailgating event? Make mangos part of your outdoor menu for a…