Lee's Summit Tribune

UCM Lee’s Summit To Host Events Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

staff2 January 16, 2022

January 15, 2022 By Janice PhelanCommunications and Marketing University of Central Missouri-Missouri Innovation Campus University of Central Missouri students, alumni and community members are invited to two events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scheduled for Jan. 21 at the Missouri Innovation…

One Injured in Afternoon Shooting in Raytown

admin January 16, 2022

By Capt. D. Harper Raytown, MO – On Sunday, 01-16-2022, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Raytown police officers were called to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8900 block of East 83 Terrace. Officers arrived at that location and found…

Crews reopen I-70 bridge after fire shut it down

admin January 16, 2022

January 16, 2022 LEE’S SUMMIT – Thanks in part to exceptional planning, collaborative efforts, and tireless work, the Missouri Department of Transportation has reopened the westbound I-70 Bridge near 18th St. in Kansas City, MO. Crews opened the outer lanes of I-70,…

Shirley June (Hilgedick) Keisker

admin January 16, 2022

December 18, 1940 ~ December 18, 1940 On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Shirley June (Hilgedick) Keisker, loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at the age of 81. Shirley was born on December 18, 1940, in Marceline, MO to Arla and Mildred…

What I REID Into It

staff2 January 16, 2022

January 15, 2022 By Fred LiggettFredL@lstribune.net Now that the longest regular season in NFL history has come to an end it’s time for the Kansas City Chiefs to begin the work that needs to be done to go back to the Super…

Shawn Michael Manley

admin January 15, 2022

Apr 10, 1978 – Jan 02, 2022 Shawn or Tiny as many knew him, was one of the good guys. He had a smile that was unforgettable. If you met him, you liked him. He worked hard to take care of his…

R. William (Bill) Stacy, Jr.

admin January 15, 2022

1939-2022 Bill Stacy, 82, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. Bill was a loving husband to Ann L. Stacy for 35 years, until her passing in 1995, and a devoted father to his two children. Later in life, he…

Meet A Maverick: Andrew Shortridge

staff2 January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022 By Fred LiggettFredL@lstribune.net Having split time with the AHL’s Stockton Heat and the Kansas City Mavericks the past two seasons it’s become obvious to fans of both teams that Andrew Shortridge has a bright future. Shorty, as he is…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Shooting Aboard Amtrak Train

admin January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022 11:59 p.m. By Public Information Officer, Sgt Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, Mo.— On Friday, January 14th, 2022 at approximately 9:15 p.m. emergency crews were summoned to the Amtrak station in Independence, MO located in the 1100 block of WestPacific…

COVID-19: Jackson County – the situation we are in is dire.

admin January 14, 2022

By Mariah CoxCommunications Division ManagerJackson County Health Department January 14, 2022 4:20 p.m. Our COVID-19 weekly case rate has reached the highest it’s ever been (1203 cases per 100k people) — and is still rapidly rising. That’s more than double the record high…