The Honor Guard for a Funeral of Active Military Personnel

The Honor Guard for a Funeral of Active Military Personnel

staff2 July 6, 2019

July 6, 2019 Military Funeral Honors is provided by the U.S. Armed Forces to show appreciation and gratitude to those who have served our country. It is a ceremonial paying of respect to a veteran’s family—no matter if it is a time…

City of Lee’s Summit Names New Fire Chief

admin July 5, 2019

July 5, 2019 The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Snider as the City’s new fire chief. This selection follows the March 2019 retirement of Rick Poeschl. The City conducted an extensive national search that resulted…

New Trends in Cremation

staff2 July 2, 2019

As a way to memorialize the remains of the deceased, cremation is nothing new. However, there are many cremation trends that are new, and increasing in popularity every day. This field continues to open up new ways for families to preserve and…

The LS R-7 district has experienced controversy over its Equity Plan.

admin July 2, 2019

Opinion ~ Lettter to Editor July 2, 2019 To Whom It May Concern; The LS R-7 district has experienced controversy over its Equity Plan. The Board met following egregious comments by its president. She has refused to step aside thus demonstrating a…

4th Of July Celebration

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Independence Day at Missouri Town 1855 When: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 4 What: Patriotic speeches, children’s games, period cooking, dancing, a parade and militia marches are a few of the many interpretive activities offered during the day. Where: 8010 E. Park Road,…

Jackson County Executive’s Response to Legislature

admin June 28, 2019

June 28, 2019 By Marshanna Smith, Public Information Officer Jackson County Executive’s Office Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement in response to a request regarding the 2019 reassessment process by the Jackson County Legislature: “Today I received notice…

Greenwood man charged in fatal shooting of girlfriend in her home

admin June 28, 2019

June 28, 2019 A Greenwood man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Kimberly Renee Alcorn, who was found by sheriff’s deputies inside her residence in the 13000 block of South Harris Road in Greenwood, Jackson County…

Statement From The Jackson County Legislature On The Problems With The 2019 Reassessment Values

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June 28, 2019 We the members of the Jackson County Legislature are requesting the following from Jackson County Executive Franke White Jr.: It’s become clear there are numerous grave errors in the 2019 reassessment values recently sent to the citizens of Jackson…

Board approves equity training for district

admin June 19, 2019

June 19, 2019 Mallory Herrmanncitydesk@lstribune.net With a five-minute special session, the board of education has changed course on equity training for the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. After months of contentious meetings following the board’s passing of an equity plan in February…

Board Of Education Member Jacqueline Clark Recognized For Distinguished, Master Certification

staff2 June 15, 2019

June 15, 2019 Jacqueline McEntire Clark, a member of the LSR7 Board of Education, received both Missouri School Boards Association’s (MSBA) Distinguished and Master Certification recognition at the 2019 MSBA Leadership Summit on June 8. The MSBA program recognizes school board members…