Earnestine Clay

Earnestine Clay

admin June 17, 2024

In His infinite wisdom the Lord called from labor to rest one of his servants, Earnestine Clay. Earnestine completed her exemplary journey through life on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She slept peacefully away with her family by her side. She was born…

Early Morning Deck Fire Spreads to House

admin June 17, 2024

Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On June 17, 2024, at 3:30 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2000 Block of SW British Drive. Neighbors on Pryor Road saw flames on the back of the…

Passing of Captain Gene Martin

admin June 15, 2024

Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Captain Gene Martin, an esteemed and dedicated member of our team for the past 30 years. Captain Martin’s unwavering commitment and…

Jerry Dale Dysart

admin June 12, 2024

Jerry Dale Dysart, 62, of Jefferson City passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1961 in Kansas City the son of Charles and Sharon (Houk) Dysart. He graduated Eldorado Springs High School. He…

Arlene Probert Smith

admin June 12, 2024

Arlene Smith, 88, Lee’s Summit, MO, died June 8, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14 at 11:30 AM with a visitation preceding at 10:00 AM at Langsford Funeral Home. Lois Arlene Probert was born on…

Joseph Lynn Pryor

admin June 11, 2024

January 14, 1959 – May 16, 2024 Joseph Lynn Pryor, 65, of Lee’s Summit, passed to new life on May 16, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughter. A graveside service was held at 3:00pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Greenwood…

House Fire in the 9200 Block of E 61st

admin June 10, 2024

By Tristen Lang, Raytown Fire Protection District Just after 10:15 this morning crews responded to the 9200 block of E 61st Street on a reported house fire. Upon arrival, command advised a light haze was coming from a two-story residence and working…

Downtown Days Incidents

admin June 9, 2024

By Sgt Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, MO — During the Downtown Days festival, the Lee’s Summit Police Department had a large contingent of officers present during all hours of the festival. On Saturday, 6/8/2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m. officers were alerted to…

Kathrine Anne “KAT” Heath

admin June 5, 2024

Kathrine Anne Heath, also known as KAT, passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 43 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born in Topeka, Kansas. Kathrine was the beloved spouse of Andrew Heath and the loving mother of John Michael…

Two adults charged in child abuse case in Raytown, MO

admin June 4, 2024

For Immediate Release June 4, 2024 Two adults have been charged in connection with a juvenile who was found to have extensive injuries over his body, including bruises and burns and apparent malnutrition, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. James…