Fun On The Bluff At Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

Fun On The Bluff At Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

staff2 June 10, 2023

June 10, 2023 Jackson County Parks + Rec is excited to announce Fort Osage National Historic Landmark’s “Fun on the Bluff” event on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Bring the entire family to enjoy the great outdoors with…

Free Family Fun At Kenagy Park

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June 10, 2023 The 2023 Raytown Kid’s Day is Thursday, Jun. 15 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the C. Lee Kenagy Park Shelter located at 9608 E. 79th Street in Raytown. This annual day, put on by Raytown Parks and…

Small Chemical Spill Closes Summit Waves

admin June 10, 2023

June 10, 2023 10:52 CDT Assistant Chief Jim Eden, Lee’s Summit Fire Department On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 8:57 a.m., Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to Summit Waves, 120 SW Blue Parkway, for a reported chemical spill. Pool staff reported a…

Lee’s Summit 18-year-old charged in fatal shooting on May 13 in Lee’s Summit

admin June 8, 2023

For Immediate ReleaseJune 8, 2023 An 18-year-old Lee’s Summit resident faces Involuntary Manslaughter for recklessly causing the death of Dakota Wrightsman by shooting him, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Cooper D. Ashley, dob: 2/20/2005, faces Involuntary Manslaughter 1st Degree.*…

Lee’s Summit History Museum News

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June 3, 2023 Members and guests are invited to the Friday, June 9th membership meeting at the History Museum. A presentation on the Quindaro Historic Site and Underground Railroad will be shared by Lucinda Adams, Executive Director of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage…

Celebrate Spring At Missouri Town Living History Museum

staff2 May 31, 2023

Enjoy a day filled with period music, dancing, food, crafts, games and more at the Missouri Town Spring Jamboree on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 East Park Road, Lee’s Summit,…

Monica’s School Of Dance Showstopper Champions

staff2 May 27, 2023

May 27, 2023 Students from Monica’s School of Dance recently competed at the Showstopper Regional Dance Competition held at the KCI Expo Center. There were over 1,200 entries for the three day event. Monica Renwick (Owner and Choreographer) brought 65 routines which…

Local Author Wins Special Honor From Nautilus Book Awards

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May 27, 2023 “The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership” by Jim Blake has won a SILVER Award in the Business and Leadership category of the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards. Blake is the CEO of Unity World Headquarters, located at…

2023 Downtown Days Sports Booth Preview

staff2 May 27, 2023

May 27, 2023 By Fred [email protected] The annual Downtown Days Festival is set to take over the Downtown Lee’s Summit area June 2-4. The popular event returns to offer festival goers live music, arts and crafts, an array of kids’ street attractions,…

Downtown Days Street Closures

staff2 May 27, 2023

May 27, 2023 Downtown Days is quickly approaching and here is some important information regarding street closures: TUESDAY, May 30: SW Main Street from Second to Fourth Streets will close at 5 pm. Carnival rides will begin moving into the street at…