Lee’s Summit Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Pornography, Sextortion Scheme

Lee’s Summit Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Pornography, Sextortion Scheme

admin August 6, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Lee’s Summit, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for a sextortion scheme in which he threatened victims, including minors, to extort them into sending him pornographic images and videos of themselves. Marek Redding, 20, was…

Cathy Ann Deister

admin August 6, 2024

Cathy Ann Deister passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, August 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. The youngest daughter of Odis and Gladys Duncan was born November 10, 1950, in Monticello, Arkansas. She is survived by her beloved husband,…

James “Jim” William Fletcher

admin August 6, 2024

James “Jim” William Fletcher, 76, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on August 4, 2024. Jim was born on March 12, 1948 to Thomas and Leah Fletcher in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the fourth of seven children. Jim graduated from Normandy High…

Lee’s Summit Medical Center’s Annual Healthcare Exploration Day

staff2 August 3, 2024

August 3, 2024 Lee’s Summit Medical Center — part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider — hosted its Annual Healthcare Exploration Day on Friday, Jul. 19. Nearly 80 kindergarten through 12th graders with a parent working at Lee’s Summit…

LSSS Back-to-School Store Opens August 5 In Lee’s Summit

staff2 August 3, 2024

August 3, 2024 By John Beaudoin Lee’s Summit Social Services’ annual Back-to-School Store could see another increase in need in 2024. More than 200 families (nearly 500 students) have signed up for the program, which begins Monday, Aug. 5 at Lee’s Summit…

GOP State Treasurer Candidate Karan Pujji Releases Statement In Response To Allegations About State Treasurer

staff2 August 3, 2024

August 3, 2024 Karan Pujji, a Republican candidate for Missouri State Treasurer, released the following statement in response to today’s [July 31, 2024] news story insinuating that Indian companies have contributed $1.5 million to a PAC supporting his opponent: “I am deeply…

Historic Festival Of The Trails Returns To Raytown On Sept. 14

staff2 August 3, 2024

August 3, 2024 Raytown’s Annual Festival of the Trails is Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Events are free to attend, but donations will be accepted. Food, beverage and retail items will be available for purchase. The festival will…

Shannon Edgmon Takes Leadership Of Women Owned Dumpsters, Following George Constable III’s Retirement From Constable Roll Off

staff2 August 3, 2024

August 3, 2024 Constable Roll Off, a prominent name in the waste management and dumpster rental industry since 1996, announces the retirement of its founder, George Constable III, and the transition of ownership to Shannon Edgmon. Shannon, who has served as the…

Edna Mae Brelje (Richardson)

admin July 30, 2024

Edna Mae Brelje (Richardson), 96, died peacefully at Jefferson Healthcare in Lee’s Summit, MO on July 26, 2024. Edna was born in Richmond, MO on September 24, 1927, to Clell and Ella Richardson. She was the youngest of five children and was…

Robert Eric “Roc” Miller

admin July 29, 2024

Robert Eric “Roc” Miller, 52, of Lake Lotawana, was born May 24, 1972, in Independence, the son of Robert L. “Bob” and Jean P. “Jinny” (Anderson) Miller. He departed this life Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Eric was a 1990 Lee’s Summit High…