22nd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive

22nd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive

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November 16, 2024 Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 22nd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive. The toy drive began November 12, 2024, and runs through December 9, 2024. The Trooper…

Lee’s Summit West Students Athletes Sign College Letters Of Intent

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November 16, 2024 Lee’s Summit West High School held a letter of intent signing ceremony this week for 16 student athletes. Jackson Akin will be playing basketball at Oklahoma University and majoring in aerospace engineering. Baseball player Garrett Anderson will attend Drury…

John Knox Village Veterans Dedicate A Newly Constructed Veterans Memorial

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November 16, 2024 At 11:11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, John Knox Village, its 150-member Veterans Group and other honored guests dedicated the Village’s new Veterans Memorial, which is adjacent to the well-known Lee’s Summit landmark, The Pavilion, 520 N.W. Murray Road. The…

Santa At The History Museum

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November 16, 2024 Santa will arrive at the Lee’s Summit History Museum, 220 SW Main Street in downtown Lee’s Summit, on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. Santa will be at the museum again on the first three Saturdays in…

Playoff Fever Arrives At CPKC Stadium

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November 16, 2024 By Fred [email protected] The first home playoff match in both Kansas City Current and CPKC Stadium history provided memories to last a lifetime for the team and its fans. Saturday, Nov. 9 will be remembered as an historic day…

What I REID Into It

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November 16, 2024 By Fred [email protected] The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have provided must see entertainment over the past four seasons for the NFL and its large fan base. Both teams have come through again for the league as the…

Winter Sports Teams Begin Prep For 2024-25 Season

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November 16, 2024 By Fred [email protected] The 2024-25 winter sports season is just around the corner for area high schools. The preparation for a successful season began with the first day of practice on Monday, Nov. 4. Both boys and girls basketball…

Lee’s Summit City Council Meeting

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November 16, 2024 The Lee’s Summit City Council met November 12 to discuss these issues. Joint Operations Facility Public HearingA preliminary development plan for the Lee’s Summit Joint Operations Facility was presented to City Council. The 43,600 square-foot Joint Operations Facility will…

City Of Lee’s Summit Public Works Reaccredited By The American Public Works Association

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November 16, 2024 Lee’s Summit Public Works recently received reaccreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). This achievement recognizes the department’s commitment to excellence in public works management and operations. APWA accreditation is a rigorous process that evaluates public works agencies…

Jackson County Offers Extended Weekend Hours For Tax Collection In November And December

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November 16, 2024 Jackson County announced this week that it will provide extended weekend hours for tax collection at the historic courthouse in Independence, offering added convenience on select Saturdays in November and December. The Historic Truman Courthouse, located at 112 W.…