2nd Annual Autism Festival Hosted By Success On The Spectrum-Lee’s Summit

2nd Annual Autism Festival Hosted By Success On The Spectrum-Lee’s Summit

staff2 September 30, 2023

September 30, 2023 Each year Success on the Spectrum-Lee’s Summit hosts the only festival for those with Autism or families of those affected by Autism. Success on the Spectrum-Lee’s Summit is owned and operated by parents of a child with Autism Spectrum…

Nightly Closures At NW Chipman And NW Pryor Roads

staff2 September 30, 2023

September 30, 2023 Portions of the NW Chipman and NW Pryor roads intersection are set to close nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 2, and will take place for approximately two to three weeks, weather permitting. Traffic should…

Rev. Owen J. Gray Installed as Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit

admin September 23, 2023

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Rev. Owen J. Gray was installed by Heartland Presbytery as the next pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit. Pastor Owen most recently served as Associate Pastor at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church in Richardson, TX, and…

National Assisted Living Week

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By Teresa Smith, Resident Services Coordinator September 23, 2023 National Assisted Living Week® is an annual observance where the families and staff at Assisted Living communities recognize and celebrate the residents with disabilities that they love and care for. The NALW for…

Raytown’s Riveting Robots

staff2 September 23, 2023

September 23, 2023 This week, nearly 40 RQS students and their teachers had a chance of a lifetime, helping unveil Riveting Robots, the newest $1 million exhibit at Science City at Union Station. Riveting Robots, the Raytown Challenge Gifted Program’s robotics-themed proposal,…

Martha Cockerell Is The 2023 Raytown Citizen Of The Year

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September 23, 2023 By Toni Alexander On Saturday, Sept 23, Martha Cockerell along with the eight other honorees from Eastern Jackson County and surrounding communities will be recognized during the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast to our Towns Gala at the Sheraton…

Ember from Burning Brush Pile Ignites House

admin September 20, 2023

By Assistant Chief Jim Eden,Lee’s Summit Fire Department On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 5:03 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1500 Block of SW Highway Lane. A passerby reported smoke and fire from the…

Jackson County Legislature Votes for Tax Relief for Eligible Seniors.

admin September 18, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE09/18/2023 PRESS RELEASE (Kansas City, MO) – Jackson County Legislature passed Ordinance # 5787, enacting a property tax credit to eligible taxpayers within Jackson County, MO, in accordance with the Revised Statutes of Missouri 137.1050 (SB190) for tax year 2024 and…

SE 3rd and SE Douglas Downtown LS Crash

admin September 18, 2023

By Sgt. Chris Depue,LSPD Public Information Unit Supervisor On Friday, 9/15/2023 at approximately 11:45 p.m. an officer on patrol in the downtown area heard a crash near the intersection of SE 3rd and SE Douglas Street. As the officer approached the scene of…

Unity Village Garden Market And Colbern Road Closure

staff2 September 15, 2023

The ongoing improvements to Colbern Rd. are much needed, but the current closure to through traffic has greatly impacted our Garden Produce Market. Our Market Stand is OPEN – SATURDAYS through October 14, 2023 from 8 am till 1 pm Our all-volunteer…