Public hearings set on proposed amendments to Jackson County Charter

Public hearings set on proposed amendments to Jackson County Charter

editor July 13, 2018

The Jackson County Legislature has scheduled two public hearings regarding Ordinance 5102, which submits to the qualified voters of Jackson County, at the general election on November 6, 2018, six questions to amend the Jackson County Charter, with an effective date. The…

Ohio man pleads guilty to cheating NFL players in $25,000 charity fraud scheme

editor July 10, 2018

This case was investigated by the U.S. Secret Service and the Lee’s Summit, Mo., Police Department An Ohio man who defrauded multiple NFL players – including a player for the Kansas City Chiefs – out of nearly $25,000 earmarked for charitable causes, pleaded…

Lee’s Summit Chamber Board announces hiring of new president

editor July 9, 2018

The Lee’s Summit Chamber Board of Directors has announced Dr. Blake Fry as the new president to lead the organization. Fry will succeed Tim Arbeiter, who left the organization on June 15, 2018. Fry currently serves as president of the Hudson Area…

Grandview man, 24, faces felony charges after firing into Westport crowd of people

editor July 8, 2018

July 8, 2018 A 24-year-old Grandview man faces multiple felonies after he reportedly fired shots into a crowd in Westport early today, injuring two persons, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. In addition, a second man faces a felony for…

Overnight D.W.I. saturation patrol conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit

editor July 8, 2018

On Saturday, July 7, 2018, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office D.W.I./Traffic Safety Unit conducted a D.W.I. saturation patrol between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. This saturation patrol allowed five Deputies to target a geographical area to detect and apprehend…

Cass County Fair July 10-15, 2018

editor July 7, 2018

Highlights of the 2018 Cass County Fair Going into its TWENTY-FIFTH successful year, the Cass County Fair has become an entertainment tradition. From the youth livestock shows to the action-packed demolition derby, the fair has it all. The Cass County 4-H Youth…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Overnight Burglary at Adams Toyota

editor July 6, 2018

According to Lee’s Summit Police on 7/6/2018 at approximately 6:00 a.m. officers responded to Adams Toyota located at 501 NE Colbern Road in regards to an overnight burglary. The initial investigation indicates that the business was targeted during the overnight hours. Detectives are working with the…

Traffic Alert: Bridge Demolition Will CLOSE Douglas St. at I-470 Beginning July 13

editor July 5, 2018

The Missouri Department of Transportation will be demolishing the east half of the Douglas Street bridge over Interstate 470 (from Colbern Road to Mulberry Street) beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 13, until 5 a.m. on Monday, July 16. All work is weather permitting. This demolition will CLOSE both…

Garage Fire Heavily Damages Lee’s Summit Home at 3776 SW Boulder Drive

editor July 5, 2018

On Wednesday, July 04, 2018 at 3:54 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 3776 SW Boulder Drive. The caller reported smoke and fire in the garage. The caller thought it was possibly related to fireworks.…

Officer involved shooting in Grandview this afternoon

editor July 1, 2018

According to Missouri State Highway Partol Troop A at approximately 2:40 p.m., Grandview PD received a 911 call reference a disturbance involving a despondent male, who was acting in a violent manner, at a residence on 148th Terrace. Officers arrived on the…