Schedule Change: Rolling Slowdowns Scheduled For U.S. 50 At Chipman Rd. On June 2

Schedule Change: Rolling Slowdowns Scheduled For U.S. 50 At Chipman Rd. On June 2

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Crews will be setting bridge girders at U.S. 50 and Chipman Rd. as part of a bridge replacement project in Lee’s Summit beginning at 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 (This was originally scheduled for June 1). This work will require occasional…

Traffic Alert: Portion Of MO 7 Closing For Intersection Improvements June 10-13

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MoDOT Kansas City is making intersection improvements at the intersection of MO Route 7 and Stringtown Rd. and the intersection of MO Route 7 at 155th St. (County Line Rd.). Pavement work in the area will require a weekend closure of MO Route 7…

Devotionals Of Comfort For Recent Tragedies

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May 28, 2022 In light of the recent mass shootings and tragedies across the nation, Laura Woodworth’s devotionals on YouVersion’s free Bible app offer strength, comfort and a path to forgiveness for the hurting. With over 150K subscribers to her devotional plans,…

Rep. Cleaver Introduces Legislation To Withhold Lawmaker Pay Following Mass Shootings

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Following more than 200 mass shootings in the United States of America in 2022 alone, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) this week introduced legislation to withhold pay of Members of Congress following mass shootings. The No Pay Until Peace Act would withhold one…

Jackson County And Partners To Celebrate National Trails Day With Fun Activities Along The Rock Island Trail

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May 28, 2022 Jackson County and valued community partners will join millions of people from across the country on Saturday, Jun. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon in celebration of the 30th Annual National Trails Day, an event designed to promote and…

Lee’s Summit Parks And Recreation, Jackson County Parks + Rec And partners To Celebrate National Trails Day With Fun Activities Along The Rock Island Trail

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Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) in partnership with Jackson County Parks + Rec, City of Raytown, Raytown Chamber of Commerce and BikeWalk KC will join millions of people from across the country on Saturday, June 4 in celebration of the 30th Annual…

Summit Christian Academy Vocalists Earn Gold Medals At State Music Festival

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May 21, 2022 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that three soloists and one ensemble received the top rating (1) at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Music Festival. Soloists earning a gold medal included junior Shea…

Lee’s Summit Medical Center Recognizes Great Save

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May 21, 2022 Lee’s Summit Medical Center this week recognized the fast actions of Summit Christian Academy teammates, coaches, Lee’s Summit Fire Department and others whose immediate and collaborative efforts helped save 17-year-old Xavier King’s life during soccer practice last July. King…

Edson Announces Candidacy For County Legislature

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May 21, 2022 Submitted by Phyllis Edson Phyllis Edson, Lee’s Summit District 3 Councilmember, recently filed to run for District 6 Jackson County Legislator, Edson filed as a Republican for the August 2 Primary Election. Edson first ran for city council representing…

Lee’s Summit Commerce Center Groundbreaking

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May 21, 2022 By Ava Delsemme On Tuesday, dirt was turned at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lee’s Summit Commerce Center. Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council was joined by representatives from Scannell Properties, Olsson Associates, Kadean Construction, and Newmark Zimmer, among…