It’s A Wonderful Life In Downtown Lee’s Summit This Holiday Season

It’s A Wonderful Life In Downtown Lee’s Summit This Holiday Season

staff2 November 10, 2018

Lots of surprises are in store for this year’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 16th in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Families are welcome to gather in Howard Station Park as Santa makes his debut, along with a very special guest, Karolyn Grimes.…

WWI Centennial Bell-Tolling

editor November 9, 2018

Mallory Herrmann [email protected] On Nov. 11, Americans will toll the bells at 11:00 a.m. local time in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed during World War I. The Bells of Peace project calls for a national bell-tolling to commemorate the centennial…

The 25th Annual Holly Festival Craft Fair To Support DARE

editor November 9, 2018

The 25th Annual Holly Festival Craft Fair is sponsored by Lee’s Summit CARES. It is a fundraising craft show that supports drug and alcohol prevention in the Lee’s Summit Schools. More than 100 craft booths in which to browse and shop. Throughout…

Lee’s Summit Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 10 at Noon

staff2 November 8, 2018

Please join the Jack Ray VFW Auxiliary 5789 in celebrating our Veterans and honoring those that served during World War I. This Veterans Day marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. A parade will start at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10th…

LSHS To Host 5th Annual Veterans Day Assembly

staff2 November 7, 2018

On Monday, November 12, Lee’s Summit High School will hold its fifth annual Veterans Day assembly. The Veterans Day Appreciation Program’s goal is to honor veterans while helping our students achieve better understanding of the Veterans Day holiday and a greater appreciation…

Governor Mike Parson Leads Missouri Republicans in Final Push for Josh Hawley

editor November 5, 2018

Tribune photos / Jon Robichaud Heading into the final days of the 2018 midterm elections, Governor Mike Parson is leading Missouri Republicans in a final push to elect Attorney General Josh Hawley to the United States Senate. Governor Parson, Josh Hawley, Senator Roy Blunt and State Treassurer…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Gears Up For Annual “Trip the Light Fantastic”

staff2 November 3, 2018

By popular demand, “Trip the Light Fantastic” returns to Jackson County on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Bicycle enthusiasts will enjoy a magical 4.5-mile ride up to and through the more than 175 lighted, animated displays that make up Jackson County’s 31th Annual Christmas…

Breakfast For Champions

staff2 November 3, 2018

The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is highlighting the spirit of entrepreneurship by hosting its annual Breakfast for Champions on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. The event is from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy., and is open…

Boos, Barks & Badges Costume Contest Draws A Crowd

staff2 November 3, 2018

By Julie Cook Events & Promotions Director Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street hosted its annual Boos, Barks & Badges Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 27th. The event began at 9 a.m. with the Costume Contest in City Hall Plaza, featuring categories for…

Mistletoe Madness One-Stop Shopping Event

staff2 October 27, 2018

Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation is hosting Mistletoe Madness once again, your chance to cross names off your gift list in one stop! The two-day event will be held Friday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 3…