What I REID Into It
By Fred [email protected] The Kansas City Chiefs are in a familiar spot as they kick off a playoff run they hope will end at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Chiefs are the AFC top-seeded team and will play a…
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James (Jim) Aaron Park
James (Jim) Aaron Park was born on August 23, 1934, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Frank McCoy Park and Della Marie Vinson. He passed away on December 22, 2024. Jim lived a long and fulfilling life. He graduated from Tilghman High School, Class…
Supper & Study at Longview Chapel
Join Longview Chapel Christian Church Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. for Supper & Study at 850 SW Longview Road in Lee’s Summit. Enjoy a baked potato bar to warm your spirits and stomachs. Potatoes will be provided; please bring toppings. The…
Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting
The Lee’s Summit City Council met January 14 to discuss these issues. Religious Freedom Day ProclamationMayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 16 as National Religious Freedom Day, celebrating the right to religious freedom for all citizens. The U.S. and Missouri constitutions…
University Of Saint Mary Fall 2024 Dean’s List
University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The following USM Lee’s Summit students ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better: Tysen Brennan and Neena Lorenz. The…
Bonnie Rosalyn Pitts
Bonnie Rosalyn Pitts, 90, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 13, 2025. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO, 64055. Visitation will be one hour prior…
Ministerial Alliance Hosts Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity Worship Service
The Lee’s Summit Ministerial Alliance invites the community to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at its annual service of worship. This year, the service will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church…
Winnie-The-Pooh, Scouts Day And More At The National WWI Museum And Memorial
Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh at the National WWI Museum and Memorial this Saturday, Jan. 18. Guests will learn about the real-life WWI bear who inspired the “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff.” The program starts at 11 a.m. with cake, crafts and partner activities. At…
21st Annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast
Lee’s Summit CARES is proud to announce that the 21st Annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at John Knox Village Pavilion located at 520 Murray Road in Lee’s Summit. The Mayor’s Character…
Attic Fire Damages Home
By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department The Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 9:37 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2025, in the 300 block of Southeast Green Street. A caller reported issues with an electric breaker…