REF Trivia Night

REF Trivia Night

staff2 May 7, 2022

May 7, 2022 So what happens when people find six friends, name themselves, pack snacks to share, and compete against other groups answering trivial questions? A whole lot of laughing, groaning and celebratory noise, that’s what happens. The “Clever Team Name” took…

Attempt To Identify: Lee’s Summit Police Investigate Stolen Auto

staff2 May 7, 2022

By LSPD PIO ~UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been identified. We can not release his name until he is charged. We appreciate all of the help with this case. On May 5, 2022 at 5 a.m., officers were dispatched to…

High Schools’ Awards Nights

staff2 May 7, 2022

May 7, 2022 It is the season to acknowledge hard work and persistence. Each high school hosts an awards night to celebrate students’ accomplishments and to present numerous scholarships and awards. A new scholarship, The William Hart Frederick “From the Heart” Scholarship…

The Lee’s Summit Legacy Blast 2022 Fireworks Celebration is on Friday, July 1

admin May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022 Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) and the City of Lee’s Summit invite you to a free fireworks celebration on Friday, July 1 at Legacy Park! The gates open to the park at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30…

One person killed in overnight crash along M-291 highway

admin May 6, 2022

\***UPDATED ON 5/6/2022 @ 6:00 P.M.*** The deceased in the accident has been identified as 41-year-old Michael W. Ellington of Lee’s Summit, MO By Sgt. Chris Depue, LSPD Lee’s Summit, Mo.— On Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at approximately 11:00 p.m. emergency crews…

Lee’s Summit’s Kids Fishing Derby Makes A Splash This Saturday, May 7

staff2 May 4, 2022

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is excited to be hosting the 2022 Annual Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, May 7 at Legacy Park Lake. Join LSPR and its sponsors, Rob Ellerman Team and the Optimist Club of Lee’s Summit, as children ages 2-16 reel…

Suspicious Device Along I-470

admin May 4, 2022

By Sgt. Chris Depue On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at approximately 11:40 a.m. officers were dispatched to the area of I-470 and Strother Road on the report of a suspicious item. The item was located on the west side of I-470 in…

Blunt Accepting Applications from Missourians Seeking to Attend Service Academies

staff2 May 3, 2022

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) announced that he is accepting applications from Missourians interested in attending service academies. Nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy are available for qualified applicants. “Service…

City Officials Sworn In At Council Meeting

staff2 April 30, 2022

April 30, 2022 A swearing-in ceremony was held for newly elected and re-elected officials at the April 26 Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting. They each will serve four-year terms. Sworn in were Judge Dana Alteri, Mayor Bill Baird, Councilmembers Mia Prier, John…

Unity Books Hosts Free Online Event For Business Leaders

staff2 April 30, 2022

April 30, 2022 By some counts, one in seven workers say their boss is abusive. Jim Blake, CEO of Unity World Headquarters, says there’s a more enlightened way to lead that is also more effective. Hear Blake talk about his methods for…