James A. (Andy) Johnson

James A. (Andy) Johnson

admin February 22, 2024

James A. (Andy) Johnson passed away on February 21st, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident early that morning. Andy was born on November 17, 1963 in Kansas City, MO and was a 1982 graduate of Lee’s Summit High…

February 22nd Jackson County Legislature Manny Abarca IV, will meet at the White House

admin February 21, 2024

Thursday, February 22nd Jackson County Legislature Manny Abarca IV, representing the 1st Legislative District will join colleagues at the White House at 9am cst with topics of discussion including gun violence, and the impact of the Build Back Better act. Joined by…

Mark Anthony Wells

admin February 21, 2024

Mark Wells, 60 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 8, 2024 after losing his month long battle from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. A one in a million disease for a one in a million man. Mark was born on February 18, 1963 to…

Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan

admin February 20, 2024

OCTOBER 26, 1980 – FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan’s (43) life was tragically taken in a senseless act of violence on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, MO while celebrating her beloved Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl rally. Born in Kansas…

Statement from Lisa Lopez-Galvan’s family

admin February 20, 2024

On behalf of the Lopez-Galvan family, we are grateful to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office led by Jean Peters Baker and her amazing team of highly experienced and dedicated prosecutors. We also want to thank the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department…

Two men charged in the shootings outside Union Station after Chiefs rally

admin February 20, 2024

For Immediate ReleaseFeb. 20, 2024 Two Kansas City men face murder and other felony charges in connection with the homicide and non-fatal shootings outside Union Station last Wednesday following the parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean…

Reorganized School District No. 7 Notice Of Open Public Meeting, Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

staff2 February 20, 2024

Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Reorganized School District No. 7 of Jackson County, Missouri will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the matters…

ReDiscover To Host First Youth Visioning Forum

staff2 February 19, 2024

ReDiscover, in partnership with the Lee’s Summit School District, ProDeo Youth Center, Lee’s Summit Police Department, and Lee’s Summit Cares, will be hosting their first Youth Visioning Forum sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:45…

Filing Procedures on February 27, 2024 for the August 4, 2024 Primary Election Jackson County, Missouri

admin February 19, 2024

Persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy for the offices of Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff or County Committeeman/Committeewoman, on opening day of filing, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, may do so at the Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.…

From Lee’s Mayor Bill Baird

staff2 February 17, 2024

February 14, 2024 Our dear friend Mayor Pro Tem Beto Lopez and his family need our prayers now and tonight. His family members were victims in the parade today. His sister [Lisa Lopez-Galvan] was killed. He has two nieces and a nephew…