Sue Ann Russell

Sue Ann Russell

admin May 12, 2023

Sue Russell, age 78, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away May 3rd, 2023, surrounded by her family. Sue enjoyed the early years of her life supporting her husband, Alan, as a military wife and volunteered for the American Red Cross. She graduated…

Lee’s Summit Bedroom Fire Causes Extensive Damage

admin May 9, 2023

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department LEE’S SUMMIT, MO– On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 4:42 pm, the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 400 Block of SE Weiss Circle. The occupant called 911 and…

Approval reached for design and construction of Jackson County Detention Center

admin May 9, 2023

By Marshanna C. Smith Kansas City, Mo. (May 9, 2023) – The reality of a new and re-envisioned Jackson County Detention Center took a major step today as the Jackson County Legislature voted unanimously to approve the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for building…

M. Faye Hawkins

admin May 8, 2023

January 31, 1941 ~ May 6, 2023 M. Faye Hawkins 82, of Odessa, Missouri, formerly of Wellington and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at The Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs, MO, surrounded by her family. Service will…

Thomas Maurer “Tom Dixon

admin May 8, 2023

Apr 25, 1945 – May 02, 2023 Thomas Maurer “Tom” Dixon, 78, died at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO the night of May 2, from heart disease complications. He had just turned 78. He is survived by daughters, Kathy Keller (Joel) of…

Gene Land

admin May 6, 2023

September 8, 1953 ~May 4, 2023 Eugene Clark “Gene” Land, 69, lifelong resident of Greenwood, was born September 8, 1953, in Lee’s Summit the son of John H. and Harriet (Henley) Land. He departed this life Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his…

The landfill fight continues

admin May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023 RAYMORE, MO – (May 5, 2023) – House Bill 19, which is a capital projects appropriations bill, passed in the Missouri Senate and now goes to the governor’s office. An amendment attached the legislation, directs the Missouri Department of…

Lucille Marie Gill

admin May 4, 2023

SEPTEMBER 29, 1935 – APRIL 14, 2023 Lucille Gill, nee St. Denis, 87, a native of Ontario Canada and most recently of Lee’s Summit, MO, joined her Savior in Heaven on April 14, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Lucille was born September 29, 1935,…

Overnight Shooting In Raytown

admin May 4, 2023

Release Date: May 4th, 2023 Raytown, MO – On Wednesday, May 3rd, at 11:50 PM, Raytown Police responded to Tom & Jared’s Bar and Grill at 7108 Ditzler Ave for reports of someone shot. On arrival, officers located one adult male with…

William (Bill) Kanai

admin May 3, 2023

William (Bill) Kanai, 83, passed away on April 10, 2023. Bill and his wife, Linda, were at their second home in Mesa, AZ where he passed away from natural causes. Bill was born in Heidelberg, Pa and often regaled others with his…