Apartment Building Fire

Apartment Building Fire

staff2 September 27, 2024

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:01 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1423 SW 3 Street in the Oaks Apartments. A resident in the building called 911…

Oktoberfest 2024

staff2 September 26, 2024

The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again host Oktoberfest in downtown Lee’s Summit this fall. Transport yourself to the heart of Munich, Germany with all the excitement of this wundervoll festival Friday, Sept. 27 from 3-10 p.m.; Saturday,…

Calling All Whataburger Fans: Lee’s Summit’s Newest Restaurant Opens Thursday

staff2 September 25, 2024

Whataburger opens its newest location in Lee’s Summit on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. “We are so glad to have this restaurant and thank the community’s patience for waiting while we worked out some last-minute issues,” Operating Partner Nikole Boggus said.…

Fred’s Football Forecast – Week 4

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By Fred [email protected] Liberty North at Lee’s Summit (Friday Night Lights Tour Stop)Fans will want to arrive early for this one as both teams enter at 2-1 and look to continue an impressive 2024 season so far. The visiting Eagles are 2-1…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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September 7, 2024 The Lee’s Summit City Council met September 3 to discuss these issues. Constitution Week ProclamationMayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring September 17 – 23 as Constitution Week in commemoration of the 237th anniversary of the United States Constitution, a…

Southland CAPS Students Compete At National Educators Rising Competition

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September 7, 2024 Five Southland CAPS Education Exploration students attended the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington D.C. over the summer. Students who attended nationals in D.C. are pictured in this photo. From left to right: Erin S., Ali H., Kentasia B.,…

2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League Registration Now Open

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September 7, 2024 Registration for the 2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League is open now through September 27 online at raytown.mo.us/parks. Practices will be once a week (Monday – Thursday) starting November 6th. Coaches will notify participants near the end of October with…

REF Trivia Night

staff2 September 7, 2024

September 7, 2024 The Raytown Educational Foundation’s annual trivia night has a new month and a new location. This year they will host this event on Saturday, Sep. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ located at 7904…

Alex Kolster To Perform With Kansas City Chorale

staff2 September 7, 2024

September 7, 2024 Raytown High School choral director Alex Kolster has been invited to join The Kansas City Chorale as a tenor for the 2024-2025 concert season. The Kansas City Chorale is a 24-member professional vocal ensemble based in Kansas City, Missouri.…

Felony Charges Filed Against Juvenile In May 2024 Fatal Shooting

staff2 September 7, 2024

September 7, 2024 A Raytown juvenile has been charged in the May 7, 2024, fatal shooting at a south Kansas City residence of a man and the wounding of another person, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Jewell Cobbins faces…