Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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…

Southland CAPS Students Compete At National Educators Rising Competition

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September 7, 2024 Five Southland CAPS Education Exploration students attended the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington D.C. over the summer. Students who attended nationals in D.C. are pictured in this photo. From left to right: Erin S., Ali H., Kentasia B.,…

2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League Registration Now Open

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September 7, 2024 Registration for the 2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League is open now through September 27 online at raytown.mo.us/parks. Practices will be once a week (Monday – Thursday) starting November 6th. Coaches will notify participants near the end of October with…

REF Trivia Night

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September 7, 2024 The Raytown Educational Foundation’s annual trivia night has a new month and a new location. This year they will host this event on Saturday, Sep. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ located at 7904…

Alex Kolster To Perform With Kansas City Chorale

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September 7, 2024 Raytown High School choral director Alex Kolster has been invited to join The Kansas City Chorale as a tenor for the 2024-2025 concert season. The Kansas City Chorale is a 24-member professional vocal ensemble based in Kansas City, Missouri.…

Felony Charges Filed Against Juvenile In May 2024 Fatal Shooting

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September 7, 2024 A Raytown juvenile has been charged in the May 7, 2024, fatal shooting at a south Kansas City residence of a man and the wounding of another person, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Jewell Cobbins faces…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Burglary/Shooting

admin August 31, 2024

Lee’s Summit, MO – On 8/31/2024 at approximately 0736 hours, officers were dispatched to an address in the 2800 block of NW Chipman Road on the report of a burglary. The home owner stated a male subject had entered their residence and…

Bernard Campbell Teacher Selected For National Fellowship

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Lee’s Summit school leadership and elected officials gathered at Bernard Campbell Elementary School today to surprise social studies teacher Susanne Mitko. Mitko has been selected to be a member of the 2024 C-SPAN Teacher Fellowship Program, a prestigious fellowship that accepts five…

Raytown – One Injured in Afternoon Shooting

admin August 27, 2024

Released by: Records Clerk Nicole Growney Raytown, MO – On August 27th, at 3:14 PM, Raytown Police were dispatched to 87th Street and Raytown Road for report of a victim injured from a shooting at an unknown location. Officers arrived on scene locating…

Hunger Knows No Boundaries

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August 24, 2024 By Linda MasonVolunteer at The Gardens at Unity VillageExtension Master Gardener with Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Hunger affects every community, including our own. According to the 2023 Missouri Hunger Atlas, a project by the University of Missouri…