Carolyn Grace Overfield

Carolyn Grace Overfield

admin March 8, 2024

Carolyn Grace Overfield, 74, of Raytown Missouri passed away 03/04/2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice, from Alzheimer’s disease. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Southview Baptist Church, Raytown, MO, on Saturday 03/23/2024. The Visitation and Fellowship will begin at…

Candidate For Lee’s Summit Judge

staff2 March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024 Submitted by Venessa Maxwell-Lopez Venessa graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Law in 1991. While still in law school, Venessa started her legal career interning at the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.…

Trish Carlyle Announces Lee’s Summit City Council Re-Election Bid

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March 2, 2024 Submitted by Trish Carlyle Former Lee’s Summit City Councilwoman, Trish Carlyle, announced her intention to run for re-election as councilperson representing the city’s second district on the City Council. Carlyle who was first elected to the City Council in…

Juanice Williams Launches Campaign For Lee’s Summit Board Of Education, Advocating For A Family-First Approach

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March 2, 2024 Submitted by Juanice Williams Juanice Williams, a dedicated advocate for public education and a long-time resident of Lee’s Summit school district, proudly announces her candidacy for the Lee’s Summit Board of Education. With a strong Family First perspective, Williams…

Knights Of Columbus Fish Fries

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February 24, 2024 The Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fries are back during Lent from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 5101 Blue Ridge Cutoff in Kansas City. Come and enjoy a great meal with fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, vegetables, potatoes,…

Statement from Lisa Lopez-Galvan’s family

admin February 20, 2024

On behalf of the Lopez-Galvan family, we are grateful to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office led by Jean Peters Baker and her amazing team of highly experienced and dedicated prosecutors. We also want to thank the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department…

Two men charged in the shootings outside Union Station after Chiefs rally

admin February 20, 2024

For Immediate ReleaseFeb. 20, 2024 Two Kansas City men face murder and other felony charges in connection with the homicide and non-fatal shootings outside Union Station last Wednesday following the parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean…

ReDiscover To Host First Youth Visioning Forum

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ReDiscover, in partnership with the Lee’s Summit School District, ProDeo Youth Center, Lee’s Summit Police Department, and Lee’s Summit Cares, will be hosting their first Youth Visioning Forum sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:45…

From Lee’s Mayor Bill Baird

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February 14, 2024 Our dear friend Mayor Pro Tem Beto Lopez and his family need our prayers now and tonight. His family members were victims in the parade today. His sister [Lisa Lopez-Galvan] was killed. He has two nieces and a nephew…

A Message From LSR7 School Superintendent Buck

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February 15, 2024 Dear LSR7 School Community: It is heartbreaking to hear about the tragedy at the KC Champions Parade yesterday. We extend our deepest condolences and support to all of the victims and their loved ones, and are grateful for our…