Dietitian Picks For The Holidays

Dietitian Picks For The Holidays

staff2 November 2, 2024

November 2, 2024 The holidays can be the perfect time to re-set eating patterns and put more produce and healthy beverages on the menu. Multiple research studies have shown powerful health benefits associated with vegetable intake, from preventing chronic diseases to improving…

“Hiding in Plain Sight” Lone Jack 1935 Escape Room

staff2 November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024 Do you like gangsters, fast cars, holdups and thrills? Do you long to be part of the action in 1935 in Jackson County? If so, gather your friends to solve the puzzles. This is a limited-time engagement. The Lone…

5th Annual Toy Drive For FosterAdopt Connect

staff2 October 26, 2024

October 26, 2024 Ryan, a 17-year-old student at Lee’s Summit West High School, is currently as busy as one of Santa’s elves. He is hosting his fifth annual toy drive for FosterAdopt Connect, a local organization that works with children, youth, and…

What To Know Before You Go To Boos, Barks & Badges

staff2 October 25, 2024

Downtown Lee’s Summit is changing up their annual Boos, Barks & Badges event from a walking parade to a block party on Saturday, Oct. 26. • Due to construction, there’s no walking parade this year• Head to SE Main St at 9:30…

Lee’s Summit Police Invitation South Substation Ground Breaking

staff2 October 22, 2024

The Lee’s Summit Police Department will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for the new South Substation on Friday, Oct. 25th, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. The new station will be located at 3650 SW Windemere Drive inside of the former fire station. The building…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Presents 30th Annual Dogtober Fest

staff2 October 19, 2024

October 19, 2024 Dog lovers and their four-legged friends are invited to join Jackson County Parks + Park for the 30th Annual Dogtober Fest on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center located at…

Frightfully Fun and Allergy-Friendly: Healthy and Safe Halloween Treats

staff2 October 19, 2024

October 19, 2024 Happy Halloween! It’s time to pick out your costume and run out the door to do some trick-or-treating! If you or your child is one of the many affected by food allergies, this time of the year can bring…

Lee’s Summit To Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26

staff2 October 17, 2024

The City of Lee’s Summit will host a free RecycleFEST on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the City’s Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The event offers Lee’s Summit residents a chance to responsibly dispose of a variety…

Lee’s Summit Native Serves With U.S. Navy In Suffolk

staff2 October 12, 2024

October 12, 2024 By Megan BrownNavy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Gall, a native of Lee’s Summit serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM). Gall graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1989. Additionally,…

Mango Mania: Tailgating Goes Tropical!

staff2 October 12, 2024

October 12, 2024 It’s that time of year when tailgating is king, and cool breezes inspire us to hold on to summer. How about taking a tropical twist on your next tailgating event? Make mangos part of your outdoor menu for a…