LSR7 High School SMART Programs Hosting Annual ‘Freeze Out’

LSR7 High School SMART Programs Hosting Annual ‘Freeze Out’

staff2 December 6, 2024

Students from all three LSR7 high schools are coming together to raise awareness and help those who need it. The Tiger SMART, Bronco SMART, and Titan SMART programs will host their annual “Freeze Out” event Friday, December 6, from 3:30 to 6:30…

Summit Christian Academy Hosts Grandparents’ Day

staff2 December 6, 2024

Summit Christian Academy (SCA) recently welcomed over 1,000 grandparents to campus at the ever-popular Grandparents’ Day. Grandparents and special friends were welcomed to the SCA Field House and Activity Center for a special program put on by Kindergarten – 12th grade students.…

‘Tis The Season Art & Craft Show Supports The Children At CASA

staff2 December 5, 2024

Children should not have to experience abuse or neglect, but sadly, many do. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helps these young people navigate the court system and foster care. Over 1000 children are being helped by Jackson County CASA. CASA recruits, trains,…

Dr. Gary D. Baker

staff2 December 5, 2024

Dr. Gary D. Baker, 77, died on November 22, 2024 at home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He had the biggest heart of everyone who knew him, but it was too weak to carry him to the older age he deserved. He leaves…

Rhonda Elaine Melton

staff2 December 3, 2024

Rhonda Elaine Melton (1962-2024) Rhonda exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home on November 29th, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 8th, 1962 to Robert and Majorie Gipfert. Rhonda was raised in a God-fearing home in Raytown,…

Charles E. Greenway

staff2 December 3, 2024

Charles E. Greenway, 91, of Warrensburg, MO, died after a long battle with dementia at the Missouri Veterans Home-Warrensburg. He was born June 1, 1933, in Cardwell, Missouri, the son of Warren and Mildred Greenway. Charlie graduated high school at 15 in…

Ramona Carolyn Engle

staff2 December 3, 2024

Ramona Carolyn Engle, a beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 91. Carolyn was previously a resident of Balko, Oklahoma, and Liberal, Kansas, before she…

Blue Springs’ North Pole Trail Of Lights And Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting To Kick Off Holiday Season

staff2 December 2, 2024

November 30, 2024 The City of Blue Springs invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the inaugural North Pole Trail of Lights and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This festive celebration takes place at 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday,…

Santa Rampage 2024 Bike Ride Lee’s Summit

staff2 December 1, 2024

November 30, 2024 Tis the season to spread joy and holiday cheer with a Santa Rampage on Saturday, Dec. 2. at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Bicyclists will meet at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Howard Station Park, 3rd Street and Main…

LSR7 Art Students Bring Holiday Cheer To Downtown Lee’s Summit For A Third Year

staff2 November 30, 2024

November 30, 2024 For the third year in a row art students from all LSR7 secondary schools converged on downtown for their annual Real World Learning project with downtown Lee’s Summit businesses. Students collaborated with businesses to design and paint windows in…