Janis I Newberry

Janis I Newberry

editor October 25, 2018

On Thursday evening, October 18 2018, Janis I Newberry (age 81) of Denton, TX left her earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Janis was a dedicated railroader wife and mother. She moved fourteen times over fifty-three years and…

KC 18-year-old charged in Raytown robbery of Family Dollar store

editor October 24, 2018

A Kansas City 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a Raytown robbery on Oct. 23, 2018, of a Family Dollar store, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Ja’Juan M. Burnett, dob: 6/4/2000, faces Robbery 1st Degree and Armed Criminal…

R.E. Quick III

editor October 24, 2018

August 16, 1942 ~ October 19, 2018 R.E. Quick III, 76, passed away at his Lee’s Summit home, Friday, October 19, 2018 surrounded by family and his Serenity Hospice caregivers. Raymond Earl Quick III “R.E.” was born August 16, 1942, in Chariton…

Powell Gardens wins protection from Valley Oaks CAFO

editor October 23, 2018

By Kalie Hudson, Powell Gardens October 23, 2018, Kingsville, Mo. – Powell Gardens’ request to halt the expansion of the Valley Oaks Steak Co.’s confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) has been granted by Missouri’s Administrative Hearing Commission (AHC). On Tuesday, the AHC…

DOROTHY “BOBBIE” STAYTON

editor October 23, 2018

Our Dear Sister and Aunt, Dorothy Stayton (age 94), was surrounded with family and lots of love when she went home to our Heavenly Father October 18, 2018. She was born April 9, 1924 in Lee’s Summit to John Arthur Stayton and…

Lee’s Summit’s Artisan Point Protest Petition

editor October 22, 2018

Dear Lee’s Summit Citizens, Just to let you know, in case you were unaware – the City has decided we need to change our zoning from agricultural to high density apartments – they want more affordable housing built by an out of…

Man, Two Vehicles, Shot in Drive By Shooting

editor October 20, 2018

On Saturday afternoon, 10-20-18, at about 2:03 pm, Raytown Police were called to the area of 87 Street and Elm, regarding shots being fired. Police were then called to Popeye’s Chicken, 7601 Raytown Road, regarding a man that had been shot. Officers…

Cupcake a La Mode Opens Tuesday, October 23rd in Downtown Lee’s Summit

editor October 20, 2018

Handmade cupcakes come to downtown Lee’s Summit on Tuesday. What sweet news it is to hear about the opening of an amazing, gourmet cupcake shop right here in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Cupcake a La Mode has been delighting visitors to the Plaza…

What I REID Into It – Chiefs host Bengals

editor October 20, 2018

By Fred Liggett, [email protected] Showtime is often mentioned as a word to describe Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Thanks to the Chiefs strong start to the 2018 season Mahomes and his teammates are playing under the bright lights of national television…

KC Scout Joins the WAZE Connected Citizen Program to Further Motorist Awareness and Safety

editor October 18, 2018

By Michele Sewart KC Scout works with several organizations to promote incident awareness and share information on road safety with our metro motorists. From police, fire, rescue and towing partners to Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation, HERE and Google, KC Scout is…