A Greenwood man, 48, pleads guilty in June 2019 fatal shooting

A Greenwood man, 48, pleads guilty in June 2019 fatal shooting

admin January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023 A Greenwood man, 48, has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies in connection with the June 2019 fatal shooting of Kimberly Renee Alcorn in a Greenwood residence, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Dana C. Jones, dob: 1/16/1975,…

New Director Of Development Services

staff2 January 14, 2023

January 14, 2023 The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Johnson as director of development services effective Jan. 7. For the past five years, Johnson has served as the assistant director of plan services, where he…

BCMS Art Teacher Selected For 2023 Parade Of Hearts

staff2 January 14, 2023

January 14, 2023 Bernard Campbell Middle School Art teacher Katie Messick’s work was chosen for the 2023 Parade of Hearts. She is one of the 40 artists chosen from nearly 530 who submitted designs for the second annual event featuring local artists.…

Section of NE Scruggs Road Set to Close Jan. 17

admin January 12, 2023

A section of NE Scruggs Road from NE Todd George Road to NE Bristol Drive is set to close to through traffic on Tuesday, January 17, and will remain closed for approximately six weeks, weather permitting. The road closure is necessary so…

DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE OVERNIGHT SHOOTING

admin January 12, 2023

January 12, 2023 By Sgt. Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, MO – On Wednesday, 1/11/2023 at approximately 01:30 hours, officers responded to the 4600 block of NE Whispering Winds on the report of a disturbance. When officers arrived on scene, they located a…

Afternoon Shooting in Raytown

admin January 10, 2023

January 10th, 2023 By Communication Technician Mallory Harrison, Raytown PD Raytown, MO – On Tuesday, January 10th at 12:11 PM, Raytown Police received a call from an adult female stating she was shot at QuikTrip, 9323 E 350 Highway. Officers arrived locating…

Fatality Fire in Raytown

admin January 9, 2023

By Tristen Lang, Raytown Fire Protection District At 12:54 this afternoon we responded to 6100 block of Raytown Rd on a smoke alarm activation. Car 51, Pumper 51 and Truck 15 initially responded. Pumper 51 arrived on scene and advised smoke was…

Letter To The Editor

staff2 January 7, 2023

January 7, 2023 As filing has ended for candidates for Alderman in the upcoming election, I sat back and looked at the names and wondered to myself which candidate would shine? Raytown like many other cities is cash strapped and we need…

POLICE INVESTIGATE OVERNIGHT CRASH VEHICLE INTO A RESIDENCE

admin January 5, 2023

January 5, 2023 Sgt. Chris DepueLSPD Public Information Unit Supervisor Lee’s Summit, MO – On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at approximately 11:00 p.m. emergency crews were called to the 1900 block of NE Patterson Drive on the report of a motor vehicle…

City of Lee’s Summit Announces New Assistant City Manager

admin January 5, 2023

January 5, 2023 The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the selection of Donna Lake as assistant city manager. Lake begins her position on Feb. 6 where she will support and direct various aspects of the City’s operations and lead the…