Section of NW Pryor Road Set to Close Oct. 14

Section of NW Pryor Road Set to Close Oct. 14

admin October 13, 2019

Oct. 13, 2019 A section of NW Pryor Road from NW Quarry Park Road to Bannister Road is set to close to thru traffic on Monday, Oct. 14, and will remain closed for approximately 60 days, weather permitting. The closure is necessary…

Wendy’s Planned For 291

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Oct. 12, 2019 Mallory [email protected] The planning commission has recommended approval of a new Wendy’s restaurant on 291 Highway near Melody Lane. The property, at 711 SE M-291 Highway, is currently occupied by a 6,500-square-foot sit-down restaurant building that has been vacant…

Lee’s Summit Bike America Moves To Location With Easier Access

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Oct. 12, 2019 By Layne Stracener of the Tribune Because of the inadequate parking and lack of room to test ride the bikes, local family-owned bicycle shop Bike America moved six blocks west to a location with plenty of parking and space…

Burnt Finger BBQ Expands

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Oct. 12, 2019 By Layne Stracener of the Tribune Jason and Megan Day, the husband-and-wife duo behind the Lee’s Summit-based professional barbecue team Burnt Finger BBQ, first began competing in professional barbecue competitions as a family hobby. When Jason’s signature recipe, Bacon…

Answering the Call receives support at the Octoberfest Art & Craft Show

admin September 28, 2019

Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, our community receives protection, care and support from thousands of loyal men and women. The owners of IBD Promotions who manage Oktoberfest Art & Craft Show at the Pavilion at John Knox Village will be collecting donations for Answering the…

Bank Robbery Lee’s Summit – 9/26/19

admin September 26, 2019

By Dixon Land Public Affairs Specialist FBI Kansas City At approximately 9:58 a.m. the Arvest Bank at 360 SW State Route 150 in Lee’s Summit, MO was robbed. The suspect entered the bank on foot from the east. The suspect displayed a…

A Lee’s Summit Bank robbed at gun point, police asking for your assistance

admin September 26, 2019

Sept. 26, 2019 On September 26, 2019, at 9:58 am, Officers were dispatched to Arvest Bank, 360 SW 150 Hwy. on a reported armed robbery. It was reported that a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, in his early 30’s entered the…

Downtown Lee’s Summit, Missouri Named One of 13 Great Places by the American Planning Association (APA)

admin September 25, 2019

Sept. 25, 2019 In the program’s 12th year, APA Recognizes 13 Great Neighborhoods, Streets and Public Spaces Washington, D.C.— The American Planning Association (APA) has named Downtown Lee’s Summit, Missouri, as one of four Great Neighborhoods on APA’s annual Great Places in America list, which starts…

Summit Homes Celebrates Groundbreaking

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Sept. 21, 2019 On Thursday Summit Homes celebrated a groundbreaking for its newest community. Woodside Ridge will be a 112-acre community near NW Pryor and O’Brien. Woodside Ridge will feature a competition-size pool, expansive club house, playground, sports court, hammock garden and…

Business Is Buzzing: Local Company Green Bee Tea Towels Expands

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Sept. 21, 2019 By Layne Stracener of the Tribune After gaining a large following on Instagram from selling vintage goods and accessories, Raytown-resident Rena Krouse began to run out of items. She decided she wanted a more creative outlet, so she taught…