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Council at a Glance City Council Regular Session 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 | Council Chambers

editor March 4, 2019

Proclamation: March for Meals Month Public Hearings: A Labor Agreement by and between the City of Lee’s Summit and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge #778 Labor Agreement by and between the City of Lee’s Summit and the International…

I-435 and I-70 Interchange, Replacing the Bridges within the I-435 and I-70 Interchange

editor March 4, 2019

MoDOT is replacing the bridges within the I-435 and I-70 Interchange. This new configuration will be a partial turbine and provides an opportunity to make additional safety improvements in a cost-effective manner. Improvements include full bridge replacements, removal of left exits, improvements to loop ramp configuration,…

DNA on gun, wireless earbuds, other evidence lead to murder charge in KC

editor March 4, 2019

Feb. 28, 2019 Thanks, in part, to DNA testing of a gun grip and wireless earbuds found at the crime scene, a 30-year-old Lee’s Summit man has been charged in the August 2018 fatal shooting of Cyrenaico Lange, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean…

Mayor Says Spirit of Community Will Move City and Schools Forward

editor March 2, 2019

March 2, 2019 As the mayor of the City of Lee’s Summit I was alarmed to read an article about our city with the headline “Witch hunt? Lynch mob? How a fight for equal education fractured this KC suburb.” Due to the…

Donald Lawrence Willyard

editor March 1, 2019

September 21, 1935 to February 28, 2019 Donald Lawrence Willyard passed away on February 28, 2019. Mr. Willyard was born in Barry County, MO on September 21, 1935. His parents, Lawrence and Velma (Stever) Willyard, were farmers and owners of a General…

Raytown’s Mayor, Michael McDonough, Delivered The “State of the City” Address

editor March 1, 2019

March 1, 2019 By Michael Stolzle EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, ADMINISTRATION City of Raytown, MO Raytown, MO-Mayor Michael McDonough delivered his fourth State of the City address at the Chamber of Commerce’s February Luncheon on February 28, 2019. He centered his remarks around the…

Raytown Police Attempt To Stop Stolen Vehicle That Later Crashes

editor February 28, 2019

Feb. 28, 2019 Raytown, MO- On February 28th, 2019 at approximately 2:39 p.m., Raytown officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle at 59th Street and Blue Ridge Blvd, a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle at the intersection…

Jackson County Parks + Rec was recently made aware of a situation involving Cave Spring Park

editor February 28, 2019

Feb. 28, 2019 By Marshanna Hester Public Information Officer Jackson County Executive’s Office “Jackson County Parks + Rec was recently made aware of a situation involving Cave Spring Park and its possible use and affiliation with the production of an online news…

STG cancellation, reschedule

editor February 28, 2019

Feb. 28, 2019 Due to many weather related issues affecting rehearsals and the impending weekend storm, Summit Theatre Group’s performances of Disaster! The Musical are CANCELLEDthis Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2. We are adding a performance on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 pm to accommodate…

With $31M bond sale, Paragon Star developers prepare to kick into high gear

editor February 28, 2019

Feb. 27, 2019 By Krista Klaus of MetroWiredMedia Paragon Star LLC has closed on the sale of $31 million in transportation sales tax revenue bonds that will be used to finance roads and infrastructure construction in and around the sports-anchored development north…