New Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Administrative Hires

New Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Administrative Hires

staff2 June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Board of Education recently approved two new administrators. Dr. Jermaine Wilson will begin his duties as Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Student Services, starting on July 1, 2024. As Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Wilson…

Summit Christian Academy 2024 Graduate To Attend Coast Guard Academy Scholars Program

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June 1, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that 2024 graduate Marina Parks has received a $30,000 scholarship to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy Scholars Program (CGAS) and a $350,000 scholarship to attend the United States Coast…

History Museum This Week

staff2 June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 Did you know that one of Lee’s Summit’s most notorious citizens is buried in the Lee’s Summit Historic Cemetery? Cole Younger died in 1916 but his grave was decorated again this Memorial Day. Cole Younger Days used to be…

Lee’s Summit Downtown Days Sports Booth Turns Blue In ’24

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June 1, 2024 By Fred [email protected] Area sports fans may not feel blue but will see plenty of blue when they visit the Sports Booth as part of the Lee’s Summit Downtown Days Festival June 7, 8 and 9. The reason for…

City Of Lee’s Summit Receives State Funding For New Public Safety Operations Center

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June 1, 2024 The City of Lee’s Summit will receive funding earmarked for the development of a new Public Safety Operations Center located in downtown. The $1.5 million investment underscores the state’s commitment to enhancing safety and emergency responsiveness in one of…

Lee’s Summit Area Baseball Players Chosen For Missouri All-Star Games

staff2 June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 By Fred [email protected] Area high school baseball fans will find some familiar faces should they make the short trip to Mid-Missouri for the annual Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Senior All-Star Games set to be played on Saturday,…

Fueling Fun – Summer Nutrition Ideas For Active Kids

staff2 June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 As the days grow longer and warmer, children eagerly embrace the freedom that summer vacation brings. But for parents and caregivers, ensuring that kids maintain a balanced diet and stay active can be challenging, especially with the allure of…

Kelly Cup Finals: Game 1

staff2 May 31, 2024

By Fred [email protected] The 2024 Kelly Cup Finals got underway on Friday night pitting the owners of the best regular season record Kansas City Mavericks against the defending Kelly Cup Champions the Florida Everblades. The two teams never met during the regular…

Lindol Wayne Bazzell

admin May 31, 2024

Lindol Wayne Bazzell passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 19,2024, at Lee’s Summit Hospital. He enjoyed hunting and being in nature riding trails. You could find him at his family farm shooting guns or riding on a 4-wheeler. Lindol enjoyed…

UPDATE Structure Fire,11 SW Industrial Drive

admin May 29, 2024

Assistant Chief Jim Eden, Lee’s Summit Fire Department 8:18 p.m. On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 11 SW Industrial Drive at Newco Manufacturing. The caller reported a fire…