Andrew Michael Snedden

Andrew Michael Snedden

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Andrew Michael Snedden (38) passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. He is survived by his father and mother, Shawn and Karen Snedden; sister, Lauren Snedden; and his fiancé, Tina Quick. Andrew (Drew) grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO, and…

LSR7 English Teacher Named Missouri State Teacher Of The Year

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September 14, 2024 On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced the 2025 Missouri State Teacher of the Year is Ms. Jennifer Jones, a Communication Arts educator at Lee’s Summit West High School. Jones has been…

What I REID Into It

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September 14, 2024 By Fred Liggettsports.lstribune08@gmail.com The Kansas City Chiefs came out in week one and got the result they wanted in a narrow 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Cincinnati Bengals also started the season at home but failed to…

Fred’s Football Forecast – Week 2

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By Fred Liggettsports.lstribune08@gmail.com Lee’s Summit at Blue Springs South (Friday Night Lights Tour stop)The Tigers come into this one ranked number seven in the state after an impressive 2-0 start to the season. Tigers have scored 75 points thus far but the…

James (Jim) William Nagel

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James (Jim) William Nagel was called home to the Lord and entered eternal rest on September 5, 2024, in League City, Texas. Born on October 13, 1942, in Columbia, Missouri, Jim was a man whose life was a testament to the virtues…

Meals On Wheels Of Lee’s Summit Celebrates 50 Years In Royal Fashion

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September 7, 2024 By Michele Kueny Although many Kansas City metro residents were donning red to commemorate the Chiefs opening game, dozens of Meals on Wheels volunteers enthusiastically dressed in blue. Waving Royals flags, cars lined SE Blue Parkway eager to meet…

Legislators Will Return To Capitol For Yearly Veto Session Next Week

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September 7, 2024 The Missouri General Assembly will convene Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon in Jefferson City for its annual veto session. House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, (R-Lee’s Summit), does not expect any vetoes will be overridden. “I’m expecting a pretty uneventful…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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September 7, 2024 The Lee’s Summit City Council met September 3 to discuss these issues. Constitution Week ProclamationMayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring September 17 – 23 as Constitution Week in commemoration of the 237th anniversary of the United States Constitution, a…

Rachel Stone Memorial Scholarship Tailgate

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September 7, 2024 By Fred Liggettsports.lstribune08@gmail.com Everyone from the coaches, players, parents, school staff and alumni all look forward to a new football season kicking off. At Lee’s Summit High School everyone had even more reason to look forward to the new…

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Bettleju…New Pop-up In LS!

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September 7, 2024 By John Beaudoin A mischievous spirit is roaming Lee’s Summit this Halloween season – specifically at Calaveras (219 SE Main Street) in historic Downtown. A popular spot for tacos and tequila, Calaveras has transformed into NetherWorld for the next…