Fall Bingo & Soup Potluck At Longview Chapel

Fall Bingo & Soup Potluck At Longview Chapel

staff2 November 8, 2025

You’re invited to Fall Bingo Night on Saturday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m.! We’ll kick things off with a Soup Potluck, so bring your favorite soup or side dish to share—think cozy, warm, and delicious! Plus, we’ll have a dessert auction (because…

23rd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive

staff2 November 7, 2025

Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 23rd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive. The toy drive runs through December 1, 2025. The Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive is the cooperative…

Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays

staff2 November 7, 2025

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans’ Day. Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving.…

Cappies Review: Bishop Miege High School, “Mamma Mia”

staff2 November 6, 2025

The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local media outlets by attending productions at other schools and writing…

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Fockler

staff2 November 5, 2025

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Fockler, 80, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away at her home on November 2, 2025. Sandy was born February 20, 1945 to Fred Dale and Lola Marie (Pryor) Mitchell in Bradford, Illinois. Fred and Lola moved their family to…

6th Annual Toy Drive For FosterAdopt Connect

staff2 November 5, 2025

Ryan Britt, a senior at Lee’s Summit West High School, is the co-founder of Ryan’s Wishlist. Alongside his parents, Tyler and Kelly Britt, he is hosting his 6th annual toy drive benefiting FosterAdopt Connect. Last year, his drive brought in more than…

Need A Ride?

staff2 November 4, 2025

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, call the OATS Transit office at 816-380-7433 or 800-480-6287. You can also visit www.oatstransit.org, where…

Local Students Complete Summer Degrees At Wichita State University

staff2 November 3, 2025

More than 430 students completed a total of 453 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in summer 2025. Area students included Joseph R. Stark of Lee’s Summit, Master of Education, Learning & Instr Design and Adrienne D Clark of Raytown, Bachelor…

Reorganized School District No. 7 Notice Of Open Public Meeting, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 At 6:00 p.m., Elementary Enrollment Process Action Team

staff2 November 2, 2025

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Reorganized School District No. 7 of Jackson County, Missouri will hold a Elementary Enrollment Process Action Team meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lee’s Summit Elementary,…

Cappies Review: Honey Glazed Murder “The Alibis” at Fort Osage High School

staff2 October 30, 2025

The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local media outlets by attending productions at other schools and writing…