Summit Christian Academy Names 2024 Homecoming Court

Summit Christian Academy Names 2024 Homecoming Court

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October 12, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) seniors Arin Nieto and Ben Winters were named the 2024 SCA Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the Eagles’ Homecoming football game vs. University Academy (UA) Gryphons on Friday, October 4. The SCA Eagles…

Lee’s Summit Native Serves With U.S. Navy In Suffolk

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October 12, 2024 By Megan BrownNavy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Gall, a native of Lee’s Summit serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM). Gall graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1989. Additionally,…

UCM Workforce Training Graduates Honored At Lee’s Summit Ceremony

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October 12, 2024 The University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated adult learners who successfully completed workforce training at a graduation ceremony hosted Monday, Sept. 23 at UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. The 36 graduates earned industry-recognized certificates through programs designed…

Volunteers Needed For Stream Team Cleanup

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The City of Lee’s Summit is seeking volunteers to participate in a Stream Team Cleanup on October 12. Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from a tributary of Prairie Lee Lake from 10 a.m. – noon at Upper Banner Park, located…

Fred’s Football Forecast – Week 7

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By Fred Liggettsports.lstribune08@gmail.com Ray-Pec at Lee’s Summit (Friday Night Lights tour stop)It’s homecoming at the home of the Tigers who enter at 5-1. It’s been a tough season for the Panthers who come in at 0-6. The Tigers possess a high scoring…

Alexander Clark Davis

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Alexander Clark Davis, born on November 28, 1999, in Kansas City, Missouri, left this world far too soon on October 8, 2024, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He touched many lives, bringing joy and love to those who had the privilege of knowing…

Jackson County Devastated By Tax Abatement Losses

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Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. expressed deep concern following the release of a comprehensive report from Good Jobs First entitled Hidden Costs No More: Six Years of Tax Abatement Disclosures, which reveals that Jackson County is the hardest-hit county in Missouri…

Kelli Elayne Roller

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Kelli Elayne Roller was born on September 18, 1979 to Jim and Kathy Roller, and joined her brothers, Scott and Andy. She passed away on September 27, 2024 at Research Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Kelli graduated from Raytown South…

Jackson County Legislator Manuel Abarca IV Joins Forces With Local Businesses To Provide Relief For Families Affected By Hurricane Helene In North Carolina

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During a gathering of the National Association of Hispanic County Official’s call, Legislator Abarca heard of the devastating impact from NAHCO member, Susan Rodrieguez-McDowell, from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the absence of available bottled water. As the son and grandson of…

Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024

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The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! TM” The campaign educates everyone about the importance of working smoke alarms in…