City Manager Mark Dunning Competes On Another Level

City Manager Mark Dunning Competes On Another Level

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June 8, 2024 By Tribune Staff Mark Dunning, Lee’s Summit’s city manager, has another side and a past that many residents may not be aware of. Dunning is an award-winning rugby player, who has competed nationally and internationally for more than three…

Two adults charged in child abuse case in Raytown, MO

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For Immediate Release June 4, 2024 Two adults have been charged in connection with a juvenile who was found to have extensive injuries over his body, including bruises and burns and apparent malnutrition, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. James…

City Of Lee’s Summit Receives State Funding For New Public Safety Operations Center

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June 1, 2024 The City of Lee’s Summit will receive funding earmarked for the development of a new Public Safety Operations Center located in downtown. The $1.5 million investment underscores the state’s commitment to enhancing safety and emergency responsiveness in one of…

Second Annual Legends Of Lee’s Summit Gala

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May 25, 2024 By Sue Hart The Historical Society of Lee’s Summit hosted the second annual Legends of Lee’s Summit Gala on May 16, 2024, honoring families or individuals who have made an impact on the Lee’s Summit community. This year’s honorees…

Little Lotawana Farmers Market

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May 25, 2024 The Little Lotawana Farmers Market opened at the first of this month and will be featuring locally grown produce and handmade goods from 8 a.m. to noon on the first and third Sundays of the month through September 22.…

Raytown Alumni Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024

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May 25, 2024 The Alumni Hall of Fame is a program that pays tribute to alumni who have achieved a certain level of distinction in their lives and careers. It also celebrates the rich heritage of education in the Raytown community. Honorees…

Residents Invited To Comment On Comprehensive Plan Update, Stormwater Bond Projects

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May 18, 2024 This month, the City of Raytown will host several public meetings to elicit feedback on two large initiatives: 1) updating the comprehensive land use plan and 2) improving the storm sewer systems. On May 22, at 6:30 p.m., our…

Fire Contained to the Basement

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By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Friday, May 17, 2024, at 7:09 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 Block of SE Claremont Street. The occupants reported smoke in the house…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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May 11, 2024 The Lee’s Summit City Council met May 7 to discuss these issues. Mayor Pro Tempore AppointmentMayor Bill Baird appointed District 4 Councilmember Beto Lopez as mayor pro tempore. Beto Lopez has served as mayor pro tempore since 2018. In…

Downtown Days Street Closures

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May 11, 2024 The Downtown Days Festival is coming up soon – June 7-9, 2024. Downtown Days is expected to draw crowds of approximately 100,000 people to downtown, which is an excellent opportunity to showcase downtown and it’s amazing businesses. However street…