George Clarence Berte

George Clarence Berte

admin January 17, 2022

September 18, 1938 – January 14, 2022 George Clarence Berte, 83, of Phoenix passed away on Friday, January 14th, 2022. George was born on September 18th, 1938 in Algona, Iowa. He was the son of John and Margaret (Mergen) Berte. George graduated…

One Injured in Afternoon Shooting in Raytown

admin January 16, 2022

By Capt. D. Harper Raytown, MO – On Sunday, 01-16-2022, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Raytown police officers were called to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8900 block of East 83 Terrace. Officers arrived at that location and found…

Crews reopen I-70 bridge after fire shut it down

admin January 16, 2022

January 16, 2022 LEE’S SUMMIT – Thanks in part to exceptional planning, collaborative efforts, and tireless work, the Missouri Department of Transportation has reopened the westbound I-70 Bridge near 18th St. in Kansas City, MO. Crews opened the outer lanes of I-70,…

Shirley June (Hilgedick) Keisker

admin January 16, 2022

December 18, 1940 ~ December 18, 1940 On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Shirley June (Hilgedick) Keisker, loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at the age of 81. Shirley was born on December 18, 1940, in Marceline, MO to Arla and Mildred…

Shawn Michael Manley

admin January 15, 2022

Apr 10, 1978 – Jan 02, 2022 Shawn or Tiny as many knew him, was one of the good guys. He had a smile that was unforgettable. If you met him, you liked him. He worked hard to take care of his…

R. William (Bill) Stacy, Jr.

admin January 15, 2022

1939-2022 Bill Stacy, 82, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. Bill was a loving husband to Ann L. Stacy for 35 years, until her passing in 1995, and a devoted father to his two children. Later in life, he…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Shooting Aboard Amtrak Train

admin January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022 11:59 p.m. By Public Information Officer, Sgt Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, Mo.— On Friday, January 14th, 2022 at approximately 9:15 p.m. emergency crews were summoned to the Amtrak station in Independence, MO located in the 1100 block of WestPacific…

COVID-19: Jackson County – the situation we are in is dire.

admin January 14, 2022

By Mariah CoxCommunications Division ManagerJackson County Health Department January 14, 2022 4:20 p.m. Our COVID-19 weekly case rate has reached the highest it’s ever been (1203 cases per 100k people) — and is still rapidly rising. That’s more than double the record high…

Update: Westbound I-70 Bridge Remains Closed through Sunday Night

admin January 14, 2022

Bridge Near 18th St. Damaged by Fire Thursday, Jan. 13 KANSAS CITY – Motorists are advised that crews currently are working on bridge repairs to open the outer lanes on westbound Interstate 70 near 18th St. (mile marker 4) by rush hour Monday morning, Jan. 17, weather…

Bill Stockman

admin January 14, 2022

July 26, 1936 ~ January 10, 2022 Billy Gean Stockman, 85, of Pleasant Hill, was born, July 26, 1936, in Higginsville, the son of William “Bill” and Elma (Davis) Stockman. He departed this life, Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home surrounded…