Everett Eugene “Dean” Hurshman

Everett Eugene “Dean” Hurshman

editor October 18, 2018

Everett Eugene “Dean” Hurshman, 73, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October, 15, 2018. A visitation is scheduled from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit. A graveside service will be…

Jackson County Prosecutor names COMBAT director nomination committee

editor October 18, 2018

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker today announced that seven prominent Jackson County leaders have agreed to participate in the selection of a new executive director of Jackson County COMBAT, a more than quarter-century-old program to prevent violence, treat drug addiction and…

Free Missouri Online Suicide Training

editor October 18, 2018

If you are experiencing a crisis, call 911 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Jason Foundation, Inc. series of online Staff Development Training Modules provide information on the awareness and prevention of youth suicide. These training modules are suitable for teachers, coaches, other school…

MoDOT Brings Buckle Up, Phone Down Message to Lee’s Summit North vs. Blue Springs South Football Game

editor October 17, 2018

Team To Attend the Game as Part of the Annual Buckle Up Phone, Down Day Oct. 19 Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Oct. 19, 2018, Buckle Up, Phone Day in Missouri, and once again the Missouri Department of Transportation has issued the challenge motorists to…

Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Package Left At Raytown Police Department

editor October 12, 2018

At about 1:20 P.M., Friday afternoon (October 12, 2018), The Kansas City Bomb and Arson team is currently assisting the Raytown Police after a suspicious package was left in the police department lobby. Employees were evacuated. No damages or injuries have been…

Early Morning Shooting Leaves One Person Injured

editor October 12, 2018

At about 2:36 A.M., Friday morning (October 12, 2018) Raytown Officers responded to an area hospital on a male with a gunshot wound. It was later determined the injury occurred in the 6400 Block of Raytown Road. Upon the officers’ arrival, the…

Public Meeting for Chipman Road Improvements Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

editor October 8, 2018

The City of Lee’s Summit will hold an open house public meeting Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of The Summit Church to discuss improvements to Chipman Road from Bent Tree Drive to View High Drive.…

Harry Howard Stayton

editor October 8, 2018

Our Dear Brother and Uncle, Howard Stayton, went home to our Heavenly Father October 6, 2018. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born May 29, 1921 in Lee’s Summit to Arthur Stayton and Dorothy Stayton who preceded him in…

U.S. Sen. McCaskill applauds graduates in 150th Jackson County Drug Court class

editor October 8, 2018

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, who helped initiate the first Drug Court in Jackson County, greeted and congratulated about two dozen new graduates of Jackson County Drug Court in a special ceremony Monday at the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City. McCaskill delivered…

Suspect in three homicides faces 18 felony counts, including three murder charges

editor October 8, 2018

A suspect in a violent Sunday rampage that resulted in the fatal shootings of three persons in Kansas City and Raytown and injured others, including a 4-year-old child, faces 18 felony counts, including three murder charges, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker…