Michael R. “Mike” Wallace

Michael R. “Mike” Wallace

admin January 16, 2024

Michael R. “Mike” Wallace of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on January 10, 2024. He was born May 26, 1950, in Evansville, IN to Otha “Boots” and Elizabeth “Tommye” Wallace. Mike’s family moved to Pompano Beach, FL during his early teenage years…

Geraldine Ann (Schrag) Orrell

admin January 16, 2024

Geraldine Ann (Schrag) Orrell—known as Geri to family and friends, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas. Geri was born on August 24, 1932 in McPherson, Kansas. She and her husband Donald lived in Raytown, Missouri,…

Car Fire in Attached Garage Damages Fourplex

admin January 15, 2024

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Monday, January 15, 2024, at 4:45 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 5800 Block of NW Plantation Lane. Multiple 911 calls from neighbors reported a car…

Lee’s Summit Municipal Division Closed January 16

admin January 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2024 Lee’s Summit Municipal Division Closed January 16 Due to inclement weather, Lee’s Summit Municipal Division 243/263 will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, for in-person hearings, trials and all other court business. For more information visit cityofLS.net/court.

Due to dangerous temperatures, LSR7 students will not report to buildings Tuesday, Jan. 16.

admin January 15, 2024

Due to dangerous temperatures, LSR7 students will not report to buildings Tuesday, Jan. 16. Y-Club Lee’s Summit will open at designated sites at 7 a.m. for enrolled families. All students will have class tomorrow via virtual instruction and will learn from home…

Robert Craig (Rob) Loethen

admin January 14, 2024

November 4, 1963 – January 1, 2024 Robert Craig (Rob) Loethen was quietly competitive, fiercely loyal, a man of his word, and entirely unflappable. He loved kitchen contraptions, tech gadgets, and cars. He also abundantly loved food—both consuming it and cooking/baking it.…

MHC Grant Awarded To LS History Museum

admin January 13, 2024

January 13, 2024 The Missouri Humanities Commission (MHC) has awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Lee’s Summit History Museum in support of the John Hardin Harris exhibit. The MHC is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education…

Board Candidates for April 2, 2024 Election

admin January 12, 2024

By Linda Ismert, Executive Asst. to the Superintendent Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education Secretary, Custodian of Records “As you know, board candidate filing closed as of December 26. Today, I accepted notice of Reuben Mitchell’s request to withdraw his name from the…

Lora M. Price

admin January 12, 2024

Lora M. Price, 94, passed away January 10, 2024. Visitation will be from 9:30-10am on Monday, January 15 at Longview Funeral Home, followed by services at 10am. Burial will take place at 2pm at Dice Cemetery in Fairview, MO. Memorial contributions are…

LSR7 AMI Day – Jan. 12, 2024

admin January 12, 2024

By Katy BergenExecutive Director of Public RelationsLee’s Summit R-7 School District Due to dangerous road conditions, district officials have determined that LSR7 students will not report to buildings today, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Y Club Lee’s Summit will open at designated sites…