The History of RIP

The History of RIP

staff2 April 19, 2019

Apr. 19, 2019 It’s one of the most commonly-used abbreviations in our culture—RIP, or rest in peace. Not only do you notice it on headstones, but you often see it employed on social media following the death of a loved one, friend,…

New School Board In Session

staff2 April 13, 2019

Apr. 13, 2019 Mallory [email protected] There has been a change in leadership for the Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education. And after months of turmoil and controversy regarding equity training, racial bias and achievement gaps, things don’t appear to be calming down.…

Lee’s Summit Girls Track And Field Travel To Arcadia, CA

staff2 April 13, 2019

Apr. 13, 2019 The Lee’s Summit West Girls Track and Field team competed at the prestigious Aradia Invitational in the greater Los Angeles metro area on April 5th and 6th and turned in some of the best performances in the United State…

Jackson County Executive appoints James Witteman, Jr., interim Municipal Court Judge

editor April 6, 2019

Apr. 5, 2019 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. announced today the appointment of James Witteman, Jr. to serve as interim Presiding Judge of County Municipal Court following the resignation Garry Helm, who has decided to focus on private practice. “Judge Helm…

State Representative Hurt In Mid-Missouri Crash

staff2 March 31, 2019

Mar. 30, 2019 Missouri State Representative Rebecca Roeber is in the hospital in serious condition after a car crash in mid-Missouri on Monday, Mar. 25. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Roeber crashed head-on with another driver Monday just after noon. The…

KC Water Cancels Treatment Technic Alert

editor March 29, 2019

Mar. 29, 2019 Turbidity levels are now within the standards set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and KC Water has lifted the treatment technic alert that was driven by higher turbidity levels. Improving river conditions have allowed our treatment process…

Sensory Zone Now Open For Kids

staff2 March 27, 2019

Mar. 23, 2019 Mallory [email protected] A new sensory gym is open in Lee’s Summit. The Sensory Zone, an extension of Summit Pediatric Therapy, features a number of obstacle courses, ball pits, puzzles, swings suspended from the ceiling – even a rock wall.…

Dr. Carpenter’s Top 11 Reasons To Be Done With Snow Days

staff2 March 23, 2019

Mar. 23, 2019 By Dr. Dennis L. Carpenter I’m from the South where snow days are a rare occurrence. And you best believe that when snow days come around everyone gets excited! This is because you never knew when you might have…

VFW Auxiliary Announces Kick-Off Of Annual Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest

staff2 March 9, 2019

March 9, 2019 By Stephanie Leary Historian/Media Relations Jack Ray VFW Auxiliary 5789 VFW Auxiliary Jack Ray Post 5789 is excited to announce the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Local students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to…

Know how to spot a scammer?

editor March 7, 2019

March 7, 2019 KCP&L: Kansas City Power & Light wants you to know they will not threaten immediate disconnection via phone or email. They will not ask you to pay via a prepaid debit card. If you ever receive a suspicious call…