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“Miss Priss And The Pirate” – By Lee’s Summit Bestselling Author Fran Baker

staff2 January 20, 2024

January 20, 2024 Bestselling author, Fran Baker, now has 18 novels and one nonfiction title available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and everywhere books and eBooks are sold. Her new novel, “Miss Priss And The Pirate,” is a high-seas pirate romance…

Jackson County Legislators Statement Re Veto Override of Ordinance 5822

admin January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024 RE: Veto Override of Ordinance 5822 Dear Residents of Jackson County: Central to the democratic process is the right of voters – not out-of-touch politicians – to make the ultimate decisions on significant issues. By issuing a veto of Ordinance 5822…

Sean Smith’s Response to County Executive’s Veto on Stadiums

admin January 18, 2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024 At this time I am willing to uphold the veto of the County Executive. While I am anxious to put the issue of the Stadium Tax on the ballot for voters to decide, I do have an obligation…

Jackson County Executive vetoes stadium sales tax ordinance, calls for robust, binding agreements with Chiefs and Royals

admin January 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2024 Three County Legislators issue joint statement in support of veto KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has exercised his veto power on Ordinance 5822, a proposal for a substantial sales tax to retain…

Extension Cords Used with a Space Heater Causes Fire

admin January 16, 2024

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 10:46 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 Block of NE Parks Edge Place. The occupants smelled smoke but did not…

Car Fire in Attached Garage Damages Fourplex

admin January 15, 2024

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Monday, January 15, 2024, at 4:45 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 5800 Block of NW Plantation Lane. Multiple 911 calls from neighbors reported a car…

Lee’s Summit Municipal Division Closed January 16

admin January 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2024 Lee’s Summit Municipal Division Closed January 16 Due to inclement weather, Lee’s Summit Municipal Division 243/263 will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, for in-person hearings, trials and all other court business. For more information visit cityofLS.net/court.

Due to dangerous temperatures, LSR7 students will not report to buildings Tuesday, Jan. 16.

admin January 15, 2024

Due to dangerous temperatures, LSR7 students will not report to buildings Tuesday, Jan. 16. Y-Club Lee’s Summit will open at designated sites at 7 a.m. for enrolled families. All students will have class tomorrow via virtual instruction and will learn from home…

MHC Grant Awarded To LS History Museum

admin January 13, 2024

January 13, 2024 The Missouri Humanities Commission (MHC) has awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Lee’s Summit History Museum in support of the John Hardin Harris exhibit. The MHC is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education…

Rodrick Sparks Announces Re-Election Campaign For Lee’s Summit Board Of Education

staff2 January 13, 2024

January 13, 2024 Submitted by Rodrick Sparks Last month, Rodrick Sparks, the current President of the Lee’s Summit Board of Education, officially announced his re-election bid, emphasizing his commitment to continued progress and positive transformation within the district. “Over the past three…