To The Editor

To The Editor

staff2 July 30, 2022

July 30, 2022 I am writing this to endorse Theresa Galvin for County Executive. Ms. Galvin was instrumental in saving small businesses during the recent unprecedented Covid Pandemic. In particular, she was a champion for the animal industry and knew for the…

To: Jackson County Citizens

staff2 July 30, 2022

We are writing this letter of endorsement for Theresa Cass Galvin to encourage voters to cast their ballot for her in the August 2nd Primary Election and the General Election in November for Jackson County Executive. Theresa was so helpful to us…

Theresa Galvin

staff2 July 30, 2022

Theresa, I wanted you to know why I will be voting for you and encouraging others to do the same. I remember the day I met while you were running for your first term as a legislature. I distinctly remember telling you,…

How to Know When a Virus Takes Over Your Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone

staff2 July 23, 2022

July 23, 2022 By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert There are many cyber threats on the Internet such as phishing schemes, credential stuffing, crypto-jacking, and cloud hacking, but nothing is as dangerous as having your computer, or smartphone infected with a virus. Devices…

First Ozone Alert of the season issued for Monday, July 18, 2022

admin July 17, 2022

SkyCast forecasts poor air quality tomorrow The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Air Quality Program has issued an orange Ozone Alert for Monday, July 18, 2022. This alert indicates that an unhealthy level of ground-level ozone is expected tomorrow in the Kansas City region. Ozone…

Fire Fighters Endorse Edson For County Legislature

staff2 July 9, 2022

July 9, 2022 The International Association of Fire Fighters Local Union No. 42 announced its endorsement of Phyllis Edson for Jackson County Legislature, District 6. Edson, who currently serves on the Lee’s Summit City Council, is running in the Republican Primary for…

New Pleasant Hill Chief Of Police

staff2 June 25, 2022

June 25, 2022 The City of Pleasant Hill has approved the appointment of Thomas Wright, Sr. as Pleasant Hill’s next Police Chief. Wright, who has more than 28 years of law enforcement experience, comes to Pleasant Hill from the Greenwood, Missouri Police…

LSR7 Update: Safety Response Follow-Up

admin June 15, 2022

Email sent to the parents 6/15/2022 11:30 a.m. Dear Lee’s Summit R-7 School Community: We are pleased to report that as of 10:30 a.m. this morning, the threat that prompted the proactive closure of our school activities and programming has ended. The…

LSR7 Proactive Safety Response: Student Camps/Programming Cancelled Tomorrow Wednesday, June 15

admin June 14, 2022

11:26 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Email Katy Bergen sent to parents. Good evening, LSR7 School Community: This evening the Blue Springs School District notified its school community that it is canceling all school activities on Wednesday after receiving information of a possible…

MARC to host regional assembly on June 10

admin June 6, 2022

In-person event will celebrate MARC’s 50th anniversary; feature Regional Leadership Awards, local artists The Mid-America Regional Council will host its annual Regional Assembly on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee…