Auditor Galloway issues subpoenas for Plattsburg Special Road District records to aid audit looking into potential fraud

Auditor Galloway issues subpoenas for Plattsburg Special Road District records to aid audit looking into potential fraud

editor December 3, 2018

Former secretary/treasurer believed to have documents being sought JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Dec. 3, 2018) As part of her audit into potential fraud in the Plattsburg Special Road District, Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has issued subpoenas to obtain records being held by the district’s…

hOur Power – introducing the power of mentoring

editor December 1, 2018

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is pleased to launch our new hOur Power mentoring program. We have the collective power to impact the lives of our students and we are excited to open another avenue for bringing the community into our schools.…

Lee’s Summit All-High School Smart Program to host annual ‘Freeze Out’

editor December 1, 2018

Lee’s Summit All-High School Smart Program to host annual ‘Freeze Out’ to benefit local Lee’s Summit charities and the Shoes for Orphan Souls program Tiger Smart, Bronco Smart and Titan Smart will participate in their annual “Freeze Out” from 5:00 to 9:00…

Independence man, 26, charged with assault of a law enforcement officer in Oak Grove

editor November 30, 2018

A 26-year-old Independence man has been charged with assault for causing physical injury to an Oak Grove police officer after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Oak Grove, Jackson County Proseuctor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Jerry D. Davis, dob: 9/24/1992,…

STATEMENT FROM THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ON RB KAREEM HUNT

editor November 30, 2018

“Earlier this year, we were made aware of an incident involving running back Kareem Hunt. At that time, the National Football League and law enforcement initiated investigations into the issue. As part of our internal discussions with Kareem, several members of our…

A Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along This Sunday

editor November 29, 2018

Handel’s great oratorio, The Messiah, is one of the world’s favorite choral works and many singers relish the opportunity to perform it. The Choral Foundation invites all interested singers to come together and sing the Christmas portion, under the direction of Dr. William Baker…

Two KC men sentenced to 19 years for armed robbery conspiracy in Independence, Raytown, Grandview and KC

editor November 28, 2018

Two Kansas City, Mo., men were sentenced in federal court today for their roles in a conspiracy to commit 10 armed robberies at local businesses. Jerry D. Patterson, 22, and Michael A. Harris, 20, both of Kansas City, were each sentenced by U.S.…

Mid-Continent Public Library Hosts Free Business Bootcamp

editor November 28, 2018

Library and Lee’s Summit Chamber Present Half-Day Workshop for Entrepreneurs Lee’s Summit, MO – Mid-Continent Public Library’s Square One Small Business Services will host a Small Business Bootcamp on Friday, November 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Missouri Innovation Campus [1101 NW…

Patrol Helicopter Assists In Apprehension Of Driver Involved In 100-mile Pursuit

editor November 27, 2018

At 8:48 p.m. on November 24, 2018, Troop A Communications overheard Kansas City Police Department radio traffic regarding the pursuit of a tractor-truck westbound on 31st Street from Arlington Avenue reference an aggravated assault involving a revolver. At 8:55 p.m., the suspect vehicle…

CFMP Engagement Series III Reminder

editor November 27, 2018

Greetings on this snow day! This is a quick reminder about our CFMP Engagement Series III forums that begin tonight. The Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (CFMP) team has been analyzing all of the feedback we’ve gathered through our second engagement series. We’ve…