Walking With Jesus: A Community Reflects On Good Friday

Walking With Jesus: A Community Reflects On Good Friday

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April 13, 2024 By Marinda McKenzie-Cummings Nearly 700 people gathered for an event commemorating Good Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Church St. on Friday March 29. People who attended came from many different churches and walked…

“American Pickers” To Film In Missouri

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April 13, 2024 The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in June 2024. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of…

Civil War Exhibit At History Museum

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April 13, 2024 On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina, starting the Civil War 163 years ago this week. The Lee’s Summit History Museum is displaying an exhibit recognizing the Cost and Currency of the Civil…

Success On The Spectrum Autism Prom

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April 13, 2024 Lee’s Summit’s Success On The Spectrum is holding a free Autism Prom on Wednesday, Apr. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bridge Space located at 210 SW Market Street in Lee’s Summit. Come and have a fun night…

Feel Your Best Yet with These 3 Healthy Hacks

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April 13, 2024 Healthy eating can sometimes feel confusing and time-consuming – but it doesn’t have to. As a registered dietitian, I am all for incorporating super simple ways to instantly boost flavor and nutrition in your daily routine. Here are three…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident

admin April 12, 2024

By Sgt. Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, MO — On Thursday, 4/11/2024 at approximately 7:45 p.m. emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of NE Todd George Road and NE Chipman Road on the report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries. The initial…

Lee’s Summit History Museum Displays Harris Artifacts

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April 6, 2024 Volunteers installed a new display case and mid-1800’s buckskin outfit and musket last week at the Lee’s Summit History Museum. This John Hardin Harris and Harris Family exhibit was made possible by grants from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area…

Downtown Market Plaza Construction

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April 6, 2024 The completion of the first phase of the Lee’s Summit Downtown Market Plaza is scheduled for Spring of 2025. The new Farmer’s Market & Event Space, Outdoor Performance Area, and Streetscaped Pavilion will be an amenity enjoyed by the…

Soft launch planned Tuesday for reopening of key offices

admin April 10, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2024KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County officials today report significant progress in the ongoing efforts to recover from a criminal ransomware attack. Cybersecurity experts are methodically rebuilding network systems to ensure a smooth restoration process that avoids setbacks and…

Inspiring Story About A Totally Blind Quilter Coming Your Way

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April 6, 2024 Have you heard of Diane Rose, the totally blind quilter? She will be speaking and teaching at Lee’s Summit Quilter’s Guild Monday morning, Apr. 8 at 9 a.m. She will be demonstrating how she works on a sewing machine…