Prosecutor files felony charge for threats from Blue Springs man that closed schools

Prosecutor files felony charge for threats from Blue Springs man that closed schools

admin June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022 Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker issued the following statement today with charges related to the threat that closed eastern Jackson County schools this week: I want to thank Blue Springs police department, Chief Bob Muenz and the FBI…

Lee’s Summit Chamber Ribbon Cutting

staff2 April 2, 2022

April 2, 2022 The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce hosted a community celebration and ribbon cutting this week welcoming the downtown Lee’s Summit Parade of Hearts heart at the Amtrak Station. Attendees included Lee’s Summit Mayor, Bill Baird; Parade of Hearts representative,…

Pulse It. Pulse It Real Good.

admin December 11, 2021

December 11, 2021 This go-to kitchen gadget may be used during the holidays more than anytime of the year. Its cookie-, cake- and pie-prepping capabilities are unmatched. Yet give the food processor some healthy credit as it can make scrumptious, low-sugar concoctions…

Second case (COVID-19) in Eastern Jackson County, MO

admin March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020 ~ 9:00 p.m. Jackson County Health Department announced tonight the second case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Eastern Jackson County. The individual affected is a man in his 40’s who had recently traveled internationally.

Free Missouri Online Suicide Training

editor October 18, 2018

If you are experiencing a crisis, call 911 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Jason Foundation, Inc. series of online Staff Development Training Modules provide information on the awareness and prevention of youth suicide. These training modules are suitable for teachers, coaches, other school…

Public Meeting for Chipman Road Improvements Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

editor October 8, 2018

The City of Lee’s Summit will hold an open house public meeting Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of The Summit Church to discuss improvements to Chipman Road from Bent Tree Drive to View High Drive.…

Ohio man pleads guilty to cheating NFL players in $25,000 charity fraud scheme

editor July 10, 2018

This case was investigated by the U.S. Secret Service and the Lee’s Summit, Mo., Police Department An Ohio man who defrauded multiple NFL players – including a player for the Kansas City Chiefs – out of nearly $25,000 earmarked for charitable causes, pleaded…

Longview Recreation Center Operational Changes

editor June 18, 2018

The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Board (LSPR) and the Board of Trustees for the Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City, Missouri (MCC) have entered into discussions for the purchase of the Longview Recreation Center located on the Longview campus, with the…

MDC And MoDOT’s Annual Trash Bash Starts April 15

staff2 April 7, 2018

Missouri’s 16th annual No MOre Trash! Bash will focus on “spring cleaning” the outdoors by asking residents to pick up litter throughout the state during April 15 – May 15. The litter prevention campaign is sponsored by the Missouri departments of Conservation…