Jackson County Executive Statement

Jackson County Executive Statement

admin February 28, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement after today’s announcement by the Kansas City Chiefs: “Today, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture as the Kansas City Chiefs unveil their renovation plans for our…

Allen Matthes

admin February 28, 2024

Walter Allen Matthes, 78, of Lee’s Summit, was born August 3, 1945, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Walter F. and Adabel E. (Roush) Matthes. He departed this life Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Advanced Health Care of Overland Park. Allen…

Lois Jean Klyn Loven

admin February 26, 2024

Lois Jean Klyn Loven, 92 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Saturday February 24, 2024. Memorial service will be 10:00am Monday March 4, 2024 at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to John Knox Village Foundation or…

Commander William A. Rhodes, USN Retired

admin February 25, 2024

Commander William A. Rhodes, USN Retired, 93 years old, passed away peacefully January 24, 2024. Born in Missouri to George L. and Roxy L. (Mitchell) Rhodes as the first born to the couple there he enlisted in the Navy at 17 years…

Knights Of Columbus Fish Fries

staff2 February 25, 2024

February 24, 2024 The Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fries are back during Lent from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 5101 Blue Ridge Cutoff in Kansas City. Come and enjoy a great meal with fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, vegetables, potatoes,…

Picking Apart Protein With Your Hy-Vee Dietitian

staff2 February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024 Have you ever noticed feeling different throughout the day based on what you ate for breakfast? More specifically, based on whether your breakfast contained a significant source of protein? It turns out protein can play an influential role in…

HS Wrestling State Tourney Preview

staff2 February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024 By Fred [email protected] All five Lee’s Summit area high schools will be represented at this week’s state boys wrestling tournament held in Columbia, MO. Upon a closer look, Lee’s Summit will be well represented thanks to 22 state qualifiers…

Alyssa’s Wishes Donation

staff2 February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024 Karen Houck started Alyssa’s Wishes in memory of her daughter. She built the Ladybug Library in her front yard. Mark Martin, Manager at the Gardens at Unity Village recently delivered several boxes of books to her from the Garden…

Missouri Innovation Campus Program’s Academic Rigor And Industry Internships Give 2023 Graduate Michael Kraxberger A Competitive Edge

staff2 February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024 By Janice PhelanCommunications and Marketing University of Central Missouri-Missouri Innovation Campus Graduating high school with an associate degree while gaining technical experience are among the reasons University of Central Missouri 2023 graduate Michael Kraxberger selected UCM’s nationally recognized Missouri…

Saint Luke’s East Hospital Places Final Beam On $52 Million Expansion

staff2 February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024 Construction crews placed the final structural beam on Saint Luke’s East Hospital’s $52 million expansion project last week, completing the building’s framework. Saint Luke’s East Hospital staff, leadership, and construction team leads celebrated the 62,000-square-foot addition to the hospital…