What I REID Into It
September 25, 2021 By Fred Liggett After starting the season going up against two teams wanting to take the AFC title away from the Kansas City Chiefs the time has come to play a team who wants to take away the top…
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A World Champion Living In Lee’s Summit
September 18, 2021 By Fred Liggett Many people make plans to enjoy the summer months in a number of ways. Some take short trips, others have long vacations while a few stay close to home to enjoy local events. For Shannon Johnson…
Governor Parson Awards Missouri Public Safety Medals
September 4, 2021 This week, Governor Mike Parson awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to a total of 15 first responders and seven civilians for heroic and live-saving actions during 2020. The awards are Missouri’s highest recognition for first responders acting during critical…
Local Young Equestrian Wins Reserve World Grand Championship
September 4, 2021 Summit Stables LLC congratulates Kendra Geib of Lee’s Summit, MO, a young equestrian who competes at just eight years old, on her recent Reserve World Grand Championship title. Geib competes with her horse in the equitation division, which is…
Governor Parson Announces Appointments to Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners
August 26, 2021 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced appointments to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority and the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners. Mark J. Bredemeier, of Lee’s Summit, was appointed to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority. Mr. Bredemeier is an attorney with…
Doing What Is Right
August 14, 2021 As pastor of United Believers Community Church for over 20 years, a long standing Lee’s Summit community member, parent of four Lee’s Summit graduates, former math teacher, and a recognized national leader, I recognize we are in an unprecedented…
Southwest Missouri Congressman Visits Lee’s Summit
By Dan Hall U.S. Congressman, Billy Long, visited Lee’s Summit while on his “Billy Bus Kickoff Tour” on August 12, 2021. Congressman Long is running for the U.S. Senate seat of retiring Senator Roy Blunt. This reporter was able to interview Congressman…
American Fire BBQ Cooking Up A Success Story
August 7, 2021 By Fred Liggett Owner and founder Greg Hastie’s vision for a local barbecue store is now a reality and open in the Pine Tree Plaza in Lee’s Summit. The new store is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.…
City Announces No Legacy Blast Event This Year, Council Discusses Options
By Tribune Staff The City of Lee’s Summit recently announced that there would be no Legacy Blast event this year for the second year in a year. Legacy Blast was not held in 2020 due to the Jackson County Health Department COVID-19…
Lee’s Summit Identified As Best Cycling City In Missouri
June 12, 2021 Lee’s Summit is the recipient of a 2021 Insurify’s Best Bicycling Cities Award in Missouri. Cities were evaluated on factors including the proportion of residents who commute by bike, incidents and driving infraction rates involving bicyclists, and overall city-wide…