MDC Offers Free Winter Seed Sowing Class At Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

MDC Offers Free Winter Seed Sowing Class At Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

staff2 January 2, 2025

For many native plants, the best time to prepare their seeds is January. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting two free winter seed sowing classes on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and 2 – 3:30 p.m. at…

Lee’s Summit Symphony Announces Executive Director

staff2 January 1, 2025

The Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra has announced the selection of Karen Schuler as its new Executive Director, effective January 1. Schuler joined the symphony staff in 2022 and has recently focused on strategic planning and community relations. She previously served as Director…

Bring In The New Year Safely

staff2 December 31, 2024

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. No one wants to start 2025 with a traffic crash or DWI arrest. During the 2023 – 2024 New Year’s…

Mark Your Calendars For The 26th Annual Taste Of Lee’s Summit On March 1st

staff2 December 28, 2024

Get ready to embark on a culinary world tour as the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation brings together the best local restaurants, libations, and entertainment for an unforgettable night. With delicious bites, interactive stations, and exciting live and silent auction items, this event…

Avoid A Fire In Your Home Over The Holidays: Follow These Red Cross Decorating Safety Steps

staff2 December 23, 2024

The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri encourages everyone to follow…

37th Annual Shop With A Cop

staff2 December 21, 2024

The Lee’s Summit Police Officer’s Association 37th Annual Shop With a Cop event was held last week. Lee’s Summit Police Officers took 15 children from five different Lee’s Summit Elementary Schools shopping at Target. While at Target, students and officers shopped for…

MSHP Says Have A Safe Christmas Season

staff2 December 20, 2024

The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely. Wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention, and please, don’t…

State Historical Society Of Missouri Awards Fellowships For 2025

staff2 December 19, 2024

The State Historical Society of Missouri is awarding a Center for Missouri Studies fellowship to a pair of scholars from the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Education in 2025. Amy Shelton, an adjunct professor and senior researcher at the SLU Policy…

HCA Midwest Health Names Steve Sahr As Chief Financial Officer At Lee’s Summit Medical Center And Belton Regional Medical Center

staff2 December 17, 2024

HCA Midwest Health has named Steve Sahr as chief financial officer (CFO) at Lee’s Summit Medical Center and Belton Regional Medical Center. Sahr most recently served as assistant chief financial officer (ACFO) for Belton Regional Medical Center. HCA Midwest Health is the…

Saint Luke’s Maternity Hospitals Named To “U.S. News & World Report” 2025 Best Hospitals For Maternity Care

staff2 December 10, 2024

“U.S. News & World Report” has named Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, and Saint Luke’s North Hospital–Barry Road as 2025 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part…