Mulch Fire Ignited by Smoking Materials Spreads to House

Mulch Fire Ignited by Smoking Materials Spreads to House

admin March 29, 2024

Assistant Chief Jim Eden, Lee’s Summit Fire Department On Friday, March 29, 2024, at 2:18 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 Block of SW Arbor Park Drive. The resident heard two loud “bangs” outside,…

Sharon Lee Schell

admin March 28, 2024

Sharon Lee Schell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and esteemed elementary school teacher and librarian, went home to be with Jesus on March 24, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1947, in Dodge City, Kansas, to her loving parents Cornelius and Mary…

Neil Alan Ullery

admin March 28, 2024

Neil Alan Ullery, 68, of Lee’s Summit, Mo. passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024, at home. Never one to give in easily, Neil fought off cancer for 17 years, and not wanting sympathy or attention, he kept his chin up and…

Juanita Rose Thompson

admin March 27, 2024

Juanita Rose Thompson passed away on March 22, 2024, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 80. She was born June 1, 1943, in Los Angeles, California. Juanita was the loving wife of Roger Thompson and…

Donna L “Jeani” Smith

admin March 27, 2024

Donna L “Jeani” Smith, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home in Warsaw, Missouri. A funeral will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Longview Baptist Church at 1300 Longview Rd, Lee’s Summit, Missouri,…

Stand-off Ends, One Person in Custody

admin March 26, 2024

Released by: Captain Dyon Harper Release date: 03-26-2024 Stand-off Ends, One Person in Custody Raytown, MO – On 03-26-2024, at about 10:00 A.M., Raytown Police made entry into the residence where an early morning assault had occurred, in the 7800 block of Elm.…

Russell Gene Harvkey

admin March 25, 2024

Russell Gene Harvkey, 75, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Grain Valley, was born October 30, 1948, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Willie C. and Mary L. (Cockrell) Harvkey. He departed this life Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by beloved family and…

Fourplex Damaged by Fire

admin March 25, 2024

Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Monday, March 25, 2024, at 4:27 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 5900 Block of NE Moonstone Drive. The resident arrived home to investigate a message…

Jackson County Legislators Sean Smith and Manuel Arbaca

admin March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024 Jackson County Legislators Sean Smith and Manuel Arbaca will be at the Historic Truman Courthouse at 112 W. Lexington in Independence tomorrow morning, Tuesday March 26th at 7:45 am to highlight the lack of customer service and failed processes by…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Assault at LS North High School

admin March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024 By Sgt. Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, MO — On Monday, March 25th, 2024 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers were called to Lee’s Summit North High School in the 900 block of NE Douglas on the report of a fight. …