Governor Parson Signs HB 1751 into Law

Governor Parson Signs HB 1751 into Law

admin May 6, 2024

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill (HB) 1751 into law. HB 1751 will allow the City of Raymore and its residents to have a voice in where Kansas City is allowed to place a landfill near Raymore city limits. “This commonsense measure will…

Raytown Hazardous Waste Dropoff

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May 3, 2024 Hey Raytown! Can’t wait for Raytown’s Hazardous Waste event on August 24? Do you have paint and paint-related products; automotive fluids; batteries; lawn and garden chemicals; glues and adhesives to dispose of? Just bring any of these items to…

Lee’s Summit Water Utilities On National Water Stage

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April 27, 2024 On April 11th, Dom Bennett, Assistant Director of Customer Care for Lee’s Summit Water Utilities represented Lee’s Summit on the national water stage and was celebrated at the 2024 WaterNow Alliance Emerging Leader Awards, hosted at the Spring Water…

Elberta Long

admin April 28, 2024

Elberta Long, a long-time resident of Raytown, Missouri, passed away in April 2024 at the age of 85. Born in January 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri, Elberta was a beloved member of her community. Elberta found joy in gardening, exploring nature, traveling, and…

Train Derails in Unity Village

admin April 28, 2024

Tribune photo By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 12:45 AM, the Lee’s Summit Fire Department received notification of a train derailment in Unity Village between Rhinehart Road and NW Colbern Road with possible injuries…

Summit Christian Academy Alumnus Part Of LSU National Gymnastic Championship Team

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April 27, 2024 By Sarah CoatsSummit Christian Academy Director of Development Summit Christian Academy (SCA) Class of 2021 graduate Aleah Finnegan recently competed in the NCAA Gymnastic National Competition and was part of the history-making team as they were named the 2024…

Newly Elected Local Officials Sworn In

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April 27, 2024 On April 16, the newly elected city council members and a municipal judge elected on April 2 took the oath of office. Those newly elected councilmembers include: Hillary Shields (District 1), Trish Carlyle (District 2), Cynda Rader (District 3),…

Raymore Landfill Dispute Resolved: Legislation Passed to Prevent Landfill Near Lee’s Summit

admin April 23, 2024

Date: April 24, 2024 Raymore, MO – After months of intense negotiations and community resistance, plans to construct a new landfill in Raymore, Missouri have been effectively cancelled. The decision comes as both proponents of the project and local residents have reached…

Truly Agreed: Landfill legislation heads to Gov. Parson’s desk

admin April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024 By Melissa HarmerCommunications Manager JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a vote of 121-25, the Missouri House of Representatives approved House Bill 1751, sponsored by Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill). The legislation prohibits the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from…

Local Composting Facility Offers Free Compost Exclusively For Lee’s Summit Residents On Earth Day

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April 20, 2024 As Earth Day approaches, Kansas City Composting is proud to announce a special initiative exclusively for residents of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. On Monday, Apr. 22, in celebration of Earth Day, Kansas City Composting’s Lee’s Summit Facility, located at 2101…