On Monday, Nov. 27, SW Third Street from SW Pryor Road to SW Ward Road

On Monday, Nov. 27, SW Third Street from SW Pryor Road to SW Ward Road

admin November 24, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 27, SW Third Street from SW Pryor Road to SW Ward Road will close to through traffic with a hard closure east of SW Murray Road for approximately 30 days. The closure is necessary for sanitary sewer work under…

Electrical Fire Involving a Space Heater Damages Home

admin November 22, 2023

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 3:49 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1400 Block of SW Jefferson. The occupants called 911 after waking up to a…

Jackson County Cancels Christmas In The Sky

staff2 November 22, 2023

For the first time in 26 years, Jackson County Parks + Rec is regretfully announcing the cancellation of tonight’s Christmas in the Sky event at Longview Lake Beach. While the forecast for today is favorable, the parking conditions at the event location…

Scout Christmas Tree Lot

staff2 November 21, 2023

The 366 Scout Christmas tree lot will open on Black Friday. Sales support Cubs in 4366, Boy Scouts in 1366 and the new girls unit in 7466. Scouts earn money for camp, equipment, awards, etc. by working in the lot with parents…

Dog Attack Victim Identified

admin November 20, 2023

Released by: Captain Dyon Harper Release Date: 11-20-2023 Dog Attack Victim Identified Raytown, MO – The Raytown Police have identified the teen who was killed from an apparent dog attack on Tuesday, November 14th as Makai Williams, a 15-year-old Raytown resident. On the afternoon…

Cancelling Trip the Light Tonight

admin November 19, 2023

November 19, 2023 By Marcy CaldwellEvent + MarketingJackson County Parks + Rec Due to excessive rain in the forecast, it is with great disappointment that we must cancel tonight’s TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Bike Ride thru Christmas in the Park. Your safety…

Ground Broken On $900 Million Discovery Park Lee’s Summit Live, Work, Stay And Play Development

staff2 November 18, 2023

November 18, 2023 Ground has been broken on the Kansas City area’s newest destination development, the $900 million Discovery Park Lee’s Summit. When completed the development, which is on 268 acres across Interstate 470 from Saint Luke’s East Hospital, will encompass 3.9…

Johnny Rowlands Driving School Now Open

staff2 November 18, 2023

November 18, 2023 Johnny Rowlands Driving School is now open in Lee’s Summit. With almost 40 years of traffic reporting experience, Johnny developed a curriculum that teaches students common-sense strategies to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to accidents. Their priority…

4th Annual Toy Drive For FosterAdopt Connect

staff2 November 18, 2023

November 18, 2023 Ryan, a 16-year-old student at Lee’s Summit West High School, is currently as busy as one of Santa’s elves. He is hosting his fourth annual toy drive for FosterAdopt Connect, a local organization that works with children, youth, and…

Ronald McDonald House Receives Support From Artists

staff2 November 18, 2023

November 18, 2023 Shop local and buy handmade, while helping other. Keith and Wanda Davenport, owners of IBD Promotions, select a different charity to support at each of their five art and craft shows each year. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC-KC) made…